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Adelaide has an estimated 22,705 residents, up from 18,202 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,503 people, or 24.7%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 840 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 98.0% of that increase. That puts 2,167 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 evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and recently verified residential locations by AreaSearch since the Census, Adelaide's resident count is projected to be approximately 22,705 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 4,503 individuals (24.7%) from the 18,202 citizens recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated based on a baseline of 22,657 residents estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of Estimated Resident Population data, combined with 840 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the area has a density of 2,166 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical concentration found across national locations analysed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Adelaide's expansion rate of 24.7% since the 2021 census outpaced the state growth of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, establishing it as a primary regional growth hub. The main driver of this expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 98.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch utilises ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for all periods after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation to translate LGA growth trends to the SA2 level. Looking ahead, the suburb of Adelaide is projected to experience a growth rate slightly below the median of areas assessed by AreaSearch. Combined SA2 projections indicate an increase of 2,787 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 12.1% over the 16 years.
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1,135 new dwellings have been approved in Adelaide over the past five years, an average of 227 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 263 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 365, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals assigned from broader local data shows that the suburb of Adelaide averaged approximately 227 dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 1,135 residences approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 335 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 3.3 new residents added per year for each home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, local supply is lagging behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward. Approved new dwellings carry an average construction value of $588,000, indicating that developers are focusing heavily on higher-end, premium housing.
Furthermore, $865.6 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a high volume of local business development. Relative to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Adelaide shows a similar rate of new residential approvals per person, which supports market stability along regional trends, even though building volumes have slowed down recently. This approval rate is substantially higher than the national standard, pointing to strong developer optimism in the area. Upcoming residential supply consists of 4.0% detached homes and 96.0% attached dwellings. This high proportion of high-density housing provides affordable buying options and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area currently has approximately 257 people for every dwelling approval, which suggests potential for further development. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Adelaide will add 2,739 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, future housing completions are expected to easily accommodate this growth, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects inside Adelaide, worth an estimated $13.5 billion. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21 billion. 24 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 works, and planning updates are primary drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Principal works include the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, Keystone Tower, Best Life Angas Street, and the Market Square and Central Market Expansion, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy.Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Best Life Angas Street
An 18-storey vertical land lease village providing affordable retirement living for over 50s in the Adelaide CBD. The development features 155 one and two-bedroom apartments with premium finishes, designed to facilitate aging in place. Amenities include three levels of secure parking, a community terrace, gym, library, and dedicated activities rooms.
Keystone Tower
Adelaide's tallest building at 183m with 37 storeys, featuring the city's first Westin Hotel with 236 rooms, office space, conference facilities, a wellness retreat, and a three-storey observation deck. The project preserves the historic Freemasons Hall facade and is a joint venture between Pelligra Group and Freemasons SA & NT.
Lot Fourteen Innovation Precinct
Lot Fourteen is a world-class innovation district situated on the 7-hectare site of the former Royal Adelaide Hospital. Currently in its growth phase, the precinct is transitioning into a global hub for space, defence, hi-tech, and creative industries. Key upcoming milestones include the completion of the state-of-the-art Innovation Centre and the Australian Defence Technologies Academy by 2028. The district already hosts the Australian Space Agency, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, and over 150 businesses focused on research and commercialisation.
Market Square and Central Market Expansion
Major mixed-use redevelopment of the former Central Market Arcade by ICD Property in partnership with the City of Adelaide. The project is under construction and will expand Adelaide Central Market, add a Market Hall, about 50 new market tenancies, a 1700 sqm Coles supermarket, retail and dining space, a 3000 sqm public elevated terrace, a nine-level all-electric office tower, Australia's first Treehouse Hotel with 248 rooms, and 234 apartments. The office tower topped out in October 2025 and the project is moving through structure, fitout, services and public realm works toward a late 2026 opening.
Tapangka on Franklin (Former Adelaide Bus Station Redevelopment)
Redevelopment of the former Adelaide Bus Station (6,850sqm) into Tapangka, a landmark mixed-use precinct in Adelaide's CBD, led by Renewal SA as master developer. The project will deliver two high-rise towers (18 and 26 storeys) with approximately 392 apartments (35% affordable, including build-to-rent), a 208-room hotel, 5,500 square metres of commercial space, and 1,200 square metres of retail. A confirmed scope addition includes the new Arts and Media Hub anchored by ABC, State Theatre Company, State Opera, and Country Arts SA, with completion scheduled by 2031.
75-79 King William Street Boutique Hotel
Adaptive reuse of the former Adelaide Metro office building into a 12-storey boutique hotel featuring 129 suites. The project includes ground-level retail, a restaurant, meeting rooms, and basement amenities, with a focus on sustainability through carbon emission reduction and material reuse.
Amora Hotel Adelaide Redevelopment
A $73 million staged redevelopment of the former Hilton Adelaide, acquired by family-owned Amora Hotels & Resorts in early 2025. Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, the transformation encompasses 380 refurbished guest rooms, a reimagined grand lobby, a new brasserie-style cafe (Victoria's Table), a revamped Coal Cellar + Grill restaurant, a 660 square metre pillar-free grand ballroom, and more than 2,200 square metres of total event space. The hotel officially rebrands as Amora Hotel Adelaide on 1 July 2026, with full completion of works scheduled for mid-2027.
13,119 residents of Adelaide are employed, from a labour force of 14,133. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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 90,866, about 4.0 times 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 suburb of Adelaide has a highly qualified labor force with a strong concentration of professional service workers, an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and a 6.2% annual growth in employed residents, based on AreaSearch statistical area data. In March 2026, 13,119 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate was 3.3% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, showing room for progress. The labor force participation rate aligns closely with Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census figures show that a moderate 14.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are accommodation & food, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The suburb of Adelaide displays a strong concentration in accommodation & food, where the employment share is 2.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, construction accounts for only 4.1% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 8.7%. With 6.6 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a major employment center, containing more jobs than residents and drawing commuting workers from nearby suburbs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from regional data, the twelve months leading to March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 6.2% and the labor force expand by 5.0%, which led to a 1.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% growth in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Adelaide. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local worker profile to estimate future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in the suburb of Adelaide will rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Adelaide is $1,365 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $726 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,296 a year against an average of $61,773. The average runs 46% 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of postcode-level ATO tax filings for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Adelaide recorded a median taxpayer income of $42,296 and an average income of $61,773. These numbers are below the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates suggest these levels have risen to approximately $46,598 for the median and $68,055 for the average. Census records indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in the area are modest, falling between the 25th and 33rd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that 29.1% of taxpayers (6,607 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the 31.8% recorded across the broader region. Housing affordability is a major challenge, with residents retaining only 76.1% of their income, which places the area in the 16th percentile. The area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Adelaide had 8,254 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 68% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 29.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the suburb of Adelaide at the time of the Census consisted of 4.4% houses and 95.6% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Adelaide lagged behind the metropolitan average, standing at 18.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (15.7%) or tenants (66.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was significantly higher than the metropolitan Adelaide average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $320 across metropolitan Adelaide.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Adelaide are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Adelaide counted 8,254 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,296 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 7% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 40.2% of all households, consisting of 7.0% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 4.7% single parents. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 59.8% of homes, with single-person households at 45.4% and group shared houses representing 14.5%. The median household occupancy of 1.8 persons is below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.8% of adults in Adelaide hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 16.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 9.7% hold a vocational qualification. 16 schools serve the area, with 8,060 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the suburb of Adelaide is higher than regional benchmarks, with 52.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share of qualifications at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training accounts for 19.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (9.7%). Student representation is high in the area, with 42.7% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 30.7% studying in tertiary education, 3.0% in primary schools, and 2.0% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Adelaide reaches 241 stops on 282 routes, timetabled for about 28,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 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 transport analysis identifies 241 active transit stops in the suburb of Adelaide, including a combination of trains, light rail, and buses. These stops are serviced by 282 individual routes, which support 28,609 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their nearest stop. As a primary residential location, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the main travel mode at 38%, followed by walking at 36% and bus travel at 14%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.3 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
About 14.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Transit frequency averages 4,087 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 118 weekly trips for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.1% of residents in Adelaide report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An evaluation of health indicators reveals positive outcomes in the suburb of Adelaide, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing a low incidence of common health issues across all age categories, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population, representing about 11,677 individuals. The most frequent health diagnoses among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.1% and 5.5% of the population, respectively. However, 77.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age individuals show positive health indicators with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.8% of the local population (3,133 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Seniors in the area display positive health outcomes, with national health rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.8% of Adelaide residents were born overseas and 46.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.4%) and English (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Adelaide ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 46.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 55.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, representing 26.6% of the population. The most significant religious overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which accounts for 5.6% of residents compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestry based on parents' birthplace, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Adelaide are Chinese at 21.4% (significantly above the regional average of 3.1%), English at 20.0% (below the regional average of 27.8%), and Australian at 12.0% (below the regional average of 22.8%).
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Korean residents representing 1.5% of the local population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Vietnamese at 1.9% (compared to 1.2%), and French at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Adelaide is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Adelaide is 30 years, which is younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and below the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the area has a higher share of people aged 25 - 34 (31.0%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (2.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national level of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 25 to 34 age group grew from 27.3% to 31.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.3% to 5.2%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group fell from 8.5% to 7.0%, and the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 9.1% to 7.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that the age structure in the suburb of Adelaide will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow the most by 12%, adding 847 residents to reach 7,886, while the population of the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 brackets is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Adelaide
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 Suburb (SAL) 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 32 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 — 840 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,202 at the 2021 Census → 22,705 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 (SAL40002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.