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Whyalla has an estimated 21,671 residents, up from 21,154 at the 2021 Census — a change of 517 people, or 2.4%. That puts 530 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Whyalla stands at roughly 21,671 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 517 people (2.4%) relative to the 21,154 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 21,641 as of June 2025 alongside 71 validated new addresses registered following the Census. This total yields a population density of 530 persons per square kilometer, ensuring ample room per inhabitant and scope for future expansion. With a post-census gain of 2.4%, Whyalla trails the broader SA4 region (4.2%) by only 1.8 percentage points, reflecting resilient underlying momentum.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which made up around 75.8% of all recent net additions. AreaSearch utilises projections for SA2 districts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, anchored on 2022 benchmarks. Where locations fall outside this coverage or extend beyond 2032, models incorporate the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort releases based on 2021 data, applying a weighted aggregation approach to translate LGA trajectory to SA2 boundaries. Looking toward long-term demographic patterns, expansion is expected to align with the lower quartile of non-metropolitan districts, projecting a rise of 724 persons by 2041 under current annual ERP figures, which amounts to a cumulative 3.2% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
122 new dwellings have been approved in Whyalla over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals across Whyalla have tracked at roughly 24 dwellings annually, totaling 122 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Alongside historical local population decline, residential construction has comfortably matched demand, delivering an evenly balanced market with healthy options for purchasers and an average new dwelling construction cost of $336,000. Additionally, non-residential building activity has been bolstered by $126.2 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, highlighting substantial momentum in the non-residential sector. When measured against Rest of SA, Whyalla records markedly subdued building volumes (lagging the regional per-capita baseline by 63.0%).
This restricted volume of new supply tends to underpin valuation and buyer interest across existing properties. Activity also trails nationwide benchmarks, reflecting the locality's established urban fabric and possible planning constraints. Recent residential building activity is split between 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the traditional low-density footprint tailored to buyers seeking spacious family residences. This emphasis on detached structures exceeds baseline levels (56.0% at Census), illustrating sustained demand for standalone homes despite broader densification trends. A ratio of 1079 people per approved dwelling highlights the prevailing low-intensity building climate. Projections indicate that Whyalla will add 694 residents through to 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). Current volumes of construction appear well matched to projected demand, supporting stable property dynamics without placing notable upward pressure on building costs.
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 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Whyalla, worth an estimated $2.63 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.3 billion. 23 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning programs, and capital investments play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 21 key developments poised to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include Sunrise Christian School Expansion, Whyalla Beach Splash & Play Plaza, Whyalla Secondary College, and Whyalla Steelworks Industrial Transformation, with detailed outlines of key initiatives provided below.
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Whyalla Steelworks Industrial Transformation
Government-backed transformation of the Whyalla Steelworks into a commercially viable, low-emissions pit-to-port iron and steel facility. Following administration entry, the Commonwealth and South Australian governments advanced a multi-billion dollar support package to stabilise operations, support workers, and fund modernisation. The transition pathway features new ownership selection, lower-emissions ironmaking, electric arc steelmaking, and long-term magnetite supply, with the sale process narrowing to final shortlisted bidders in mid-2026.
Whyalla Foreshore Redevelopment
A staged family-friendly redevelopment centered on the Splash and Play Plaza. Key features include a cuttlefish-themed splash park with water curtains and sprays, an adventure play space inspired by the Whyalla Steelworks heritage, a scooter track, and a wave lawn. Later stages involve a new Foreshore Centre building housing a cafe and Surf Life Saving facilities.
Whyalla Beach Splash & Play Plaza
Destination splash and play plaza on the Whyalla foreshore featuring obstacle play with water, nature play and inclusive accessibility elements, plus new shelter and seating. The project forms a key component of the staged Whyalla Foreshore redevelopment. The Australian Government committed $3.14m in funding, matched by Whyalla City Council, bringing the total budget to $6.3m. The project's final construction designs are preparing for tender in September.
Whyalla Foreshore Centre Building
Construction of a new Foreshore Centre building incorporating the Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club, public kiosk, cafe, function space and community facilities as part of the Whyalla Foreshore Master Plan. Following completion of detailed design and development approval, construction tenders opened in July 2026. The project is funded by the South Australian Government together with Whyalla City Council and complements the adjacent Splash and Play Plaza.
Cuttlefish Cove Experience Project
The Cuttlefish Cove Experience Project is a South Australian Government and Whyalla City Council initiative to investigate tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences around the Giant Australian Cuttlefish breeding aggregation at Point Lowly. The project commenced with a government-funded feasibility study examining improved visitor facilities, dive access, boat experiences and interpretation. As of mid-2026, no construction has commenced and the project remains in the planning phase while tourism activity has been affected by unusually low cuttlefish numbers and temporary environmental protection measures.
Sunrise Christian School Whyalla Expansion
Expansion of Sunrise Christian School Whyalla comprising a new office/administration building, additional classrooms, and new middle school facilities. The project follows an earlier 2022 extension that added an administration building and four classrooms with Australian Government support. The latest facilities officially opened in early May 2026, attended by school and community representatives including Senator Karen Grogan and Deputy Mayor Tamy Pond.
SA Housing Trust Whyalla Housing Project - 46 New Homes
Construction of 46 new public homes across scattered sites in Whyalla by the SA Housing Trust, including a range of two and four bedroom properties in various layouts. As of mid-2025, 14 homes were completed with the remainder targeted for completion later that year. The project forms part of a broader investment of 170+ new public homes across regional South Australia under the Public Housing Improvement Program, aimed at revitalising housing stock and improving outcomes for tenants in the region.
Plant Zero.SA
Zero Petroleum is investigating Plant Zero.SA, a proposed commercial-scale synthetic fuel production facility in Whyalla. The feasibility study, supported by the South Australian Government and involving Adelaide Airport and Qantas, is assessing production of up to 10 million litres a year of synthetic aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel from renewable hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Official material still indicates a feasibility and planning-stage project rather than a committed construction project.
9,049 residents of Whyalla are employed, from a labour force of 10,472. Unemployment sits at 13.6%, with participation at 58.3%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 19,822, about 91% 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 market features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, marked by a robust manufacturing and industrial presence, alongside an unemployment rate of 13.6%. Figures for March 2026 indicate 9,049 employed residents; however, joblessness exceeds the Regional SA benchmark of 5.5% by 8.1%, pointing to capacity for workforce improvement, while the labour participation rate matches the Regional SA level of 58.3%. Census returns showed that merely 2.2% of workers performed their roles from home, although prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be noted. Key sources of employment for local residents include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Industrial concentration is especially pronounced, with the manufacturing share tracking at 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of the workforce, well below the 14.5% seen across Regional SA. The predominantly residential layout provides relatively constrained local job generation, as reflected when comparing the Census daytime working population against resident workers. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 1.8% while total employment fell by 9.0%, driving the unemployment rate up by 6.9 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Regional SA registered a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% expansion in the labour force, and a 1.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future labour demand insights can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year industry forecasts, when mapped to the local occupational structure, provide an indication of potential trajectory. Against national expectations of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector variations are substantial. When applied to Whyalla's industry distribution, these projections indicate potential employment gains of 5.4% across five years and 12.3% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate specific local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Whyalla is $1,188 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $641 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,826 a year against an average of $68,414. 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows local earnings in the Whyalla SA2 aligning with broader national benchmarks, recording a median of $57,826 and an average of $68,414. These figures compare favourably to Regional SA, where the median stands at $48,920 and the average at $58,933. Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,707 (median) and $75,372 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates that Whyalla's personal, family, and household earnings sit between the 12th and 17th percentiles nationally.
Regarding earnings brackets, the single largest cohort comprises 26.7% of workers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (5,786 residents), closely tracking the 27.5% recorded across the surrounding region. Although shelter expenses remain manageable with 87.1% of income retained, overall disposable earnings sit at the 16th percentile on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Whyalla had 8,952 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 5% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $180 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 15.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the most recent Census, Whyalla's housing stock was divided into 56.0% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Regional SA where 88.5% were separate houses and 11.5% were other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Whyalla lagged the regional standard at 27.3%, while the remaining tenure comprised mortgaged properties (31.9%) and rental accommodation (40.8%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Regional SA average at $1,083, and typical weekly rent was $180, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,153 and $220.
On a national level, local mortgage costs sit well beneath the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably under the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Whyalla counted 8,952 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 living arrangements at 61.3%, consisting of couples without children (25.4%), couples with children (21.6%), and single parent families (13.3%). Non-family living situations account for the other 38.7%, primarily driven by lone person households at 36.4% alongside group households at 2.4%. With an average of 2.2 people, local household sizes sit slightly below the Regional SA standard of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Whyalla hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 33.3% hold a vocational qualification. 16 schools serve the area, with 3,513 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 913 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 across the locality presents notable challenges, as the proportion holding university degrees (12.1%) falls well below the wider Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest academic group at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate credentials (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). In contrast, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising certificates (33.3%) and advanced diplomas (7.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 27.0% of residents actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This breaks down into 11.6% attending primary school, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Whyalla reaches 193 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 800 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 assessment of public transport shows 193 operating stops situated across Whyalla. These facilities are served by 11 separate routes, delivering a collective 799 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walk distances to the nearest stop averaging 196 meters. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, most workers travel outward, with private car travel remaining the dominant mode at 88%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per dwelling, below regional figures. A modest 2.2% of residents performed their duties from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Across all transit lines, services operate at an average rate of 114 trips per day, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping displays the 100 nearest stops from the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.2% of residents in Whyalla report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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AreaSearch's examination of chronic illness and mortality metrics highlights meaningful health hurdles in Whyalla across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance adoption slightly surpasses the typical SA2 level at roughly 53% of the community (~11,550 people). Across Regional SA, coverage sits at 48.9%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 10.3 and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 61.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Working-age cohorts experience notable health challenges linked to elevated chronic condition rates.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of residents (4,468 people), lower than the 27.1% seen across Regional SA. Senior wellness presents several hurdles, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Whyalla is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 6.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (30.0%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Whyalla registers lower cultural diversity than wider averages, with citizens making up 87.2% of the population, 80.8% born in Australia, and 93.1% using exclusively English in the home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 39.1% of residents. The most noticeable statistical overrepresentation occurs among followers of Judaism, who represent 0.1% of the population, compared to virtually no recorded presence across Regional SA. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three largest groups in Whyalla are English (32.1%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (8.3%). In addition, specific communities show notable deviations from broader patterns: Welsh ancestry accounts for 0.8% locally (vs 0.5% regionally), German represents 5.4% (vs 8.2%), and Croatian stands at 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Whyalla is 41. 24.7% 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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Whyalla displays a demographic distribution skewed towards younger cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 25.0% of the population compared to 21.4% in Regional SA, while older cohorts and retirees (65+) represent 20.6% against a regional baseline of 27.1%. The median age is estimated at 41 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census result and sitting 6 years younger than the Regional SA benchmark of 47 from that Census. Looking at specific age brackets, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have decreased from 27.9% at the Census to an estimated 25.7%.
Projections to 2041 suggest that retirees and seniors will account for the bulk of population gains, increasing by 1,228 residents (27%) to reach 5,697, while child, young adult, and middle-aged to younger retiree segments are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Whyalla
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 19 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 71 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,154 at the 2021 Census → 21,671 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 (406011136). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.