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Ainslie has an estimated 5,473 residents, up from 5,376 at the 2021 Census — a change of 97 people, or 1.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. That puts 1,546 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Ainslie's population is estimated at around 5,473 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 97 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,376 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,471, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,546 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Anticipating future population dynamics, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb of Ainslie's population expected to decline by 2 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 65 to 74 age group, which is projected to expand by 100 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
89 new dwellings have been approved in Ainslie over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, broadly in line with 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding ABS figures for building approvals, distributed from broader geographic statistics, indicate that approximately 17 residential properties receive approval annually in Ainslie, representing an estimated total of 89 dwellings over the last 5 financial terms. For the current FY-26 period, 17 applications have been approved. Considering that 1.6 individuals relocated to this community per constructed home on average each year during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local demand and supply levels seem balanced, fostering a steady real estate climate; nevertheless, this metric escalated to 4.2 people per property over the preceding 2 financial cycles, highlighting heightened local interest and possible supply limitations.
Newly built houses feature a mean value of $402,000, which suggests that construction firms are targeting the luxury sector with high-quality offerings. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $2.0 million were logged during this financial cycle, which emphasizes that the neighborhood remains predominantly residential. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Ainslie shows a drastically reduced volume of residential construction, falling 76.0% below the regional per capita norm. This minimal output of fresh housing stock regularly bolsters interest and valuation figures for established homes. This volume is also under the national benchmark, highlighting the mature character of the neighborhood and indicating potential regulatory or planning constraints. Recent building activity is composed of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% multi-dwelling units or townhouses, which maintains the low-density residential profile of the neighborhood that appeals to buyers seeking space. The area averages approximately 349 residents for every home approved, highlighting its fully developed status. Given that the local population is projected to remain stable or contract, Ainslie is likely to experience less pressure on its housing inventory, which may open up favorable options for prospective purchasers.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Ainslie, worth an estimated $250 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.1 billion. 28 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on neighborhood growth. In total, AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent works include The Foothills - Campbell at the former CSIRO site, 220 Northbourne Avenue, the redevelopment of the Northbourne Flats, and AHLEI by Liebke + Co, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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The Foothills - Campbell (Former CSIRO Site)
Mixed-use residential community on the former CSIRO headquarters site at the base of Mount Ainslie, Campbell. Comprising 117 apartments across two nine-storey buildings and 135 townhouses inspired by mid-century modernist design, set across approximately 4.1 hectares of landscaped grounds. Resort-style shared amenities include a swimming pool, tennis court, Technogym health club, clubhouse, landscaped central parkland, and a concierge service provided by Hotel Realm. After construction stalled in late 2022 due to the collapse of original builder PBS Building and financing difficulties, DOMA secured commitments from the majority of apartment purchasers under a revised pricing structure.Updated plans were approved by the NCA in December 2025 - adding a basement level to each apartment building to bring them to nine storeys and incorporating 19 additional apartments while removing 18 townhouses from Precinct 5. Construction on Precinct One restarted in early 2026 with Chase Constructions as the new builder. Status of remaining townhouse precincts is yet to be confirmed.
Northbourne Village Stage 4
The final stage of the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, developed by JWLand. Stage 4 is a nine-storey hotel and serviced apartment building comprising 134 rooms. The facade responds to the adjacent heritage-listed Owen Flats. Parking for Stage 4 is provided within the basement of the adjacent Stage 3 building. The project completes a major urban renewal precinct along Northbourne Avenue, Canberra's inner-north gateway boulevard, adjacent to the light rail corridor. Construction was projected to commence in mid-2025.
Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
A $500 million expansion of the Australian War Memorial to tell more modern stories of Australian service and sacrifice. The project increases exhibition space by 83 percent, adding approximately 10,000 square meters. Key components include a new Southern Entrance, the expansion of the Bean Building, and a new Anzac Hall linked to the main building by a glazed atrium.
Turner Build-to-Rent
Canberra's first privately delivered build-to-rent development, situated on a 7,070sqm site on Northbourne Avenue adjacent to the light rail line. Cedar Pacific is delivering approximately 306 apartments across three buildings of 8-9 storeys arranged around a central landscaped courtyard. The project includes a 15% affordable rental component (40-plus dwellings managed by a community housing provider at less than 75% of market rent). Amenities include a rooftop pool, premium gym, cinema, co-working space, residents lounge, private dining room, outdoor BBQ and basement parking.The development is targeting a 5-star Green Star rating with timber construction and all-electric operation.
Garden City Cycleway (Stage 1)
The Garden City Cycleway (Stage 1) is a significant 5km active travel route connecting Watson to the City. Stage 1D involves construction along Cooyong Street in Braddon, creating a safe separated cycle link to the Bunda Street shared zone. The project includes protected bike lanes, raised zebra crossings, and shared paths to support sustainable transport and active travel goals.
The Belmont
A premium residential development in Braddon featuring 8 storeys with 96 high-end apartments and ground-floor retail space. The project emphasizes sustainable design with rooftop gardens, energy-efficient systems, and communal lifestyle facilities including a residents lounge and gym.
Crystalbrook Aurora
A 10-storey luxury hotel featuring 225 guest rooms and suites, a 300-seat flagship Japanese restaurant (Raku), and a level-10 rooftop dining venue. The development includes the Eleme Day Spa, a wellness floor with a pool, sauna, and gym, plus five conferencing spaces. As of early 2026, the project has topped out, with facade installation and interior fit-out underway toward a 2027 opening.
220 Northbourne Avenue
A landmark mixed-use urban village on one of Canberra's most prominent gateway sites at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Wakefield Avenue in Braddon. Geocon acquired the 10,663 sqm site in March 2025 for $59.4 million after the previous owner, Evri Group, shelved a build-to-rent proposal. Geocon lodged a new development application in May 2025 for four buildings ranging from four to 14 storeys, delivering 543 apartments (studio, one, two, and three-bedroom) with ground-floor commercial tenancies, a central landscaped courtyard, residents lap pool, gymnasium, rooftop gardens, and pedestrian through-site links.The project sits directly opposite a light rail stop along the Northbourne Avenue corridor and basement construction is underway as of early 2026.
2,759 residents of Ainslie are employed, from a labour force of 2,920. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 62.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,496, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, particularly in professional fields, alongside a jobless rate of 5.5%, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, there were 2,759 employed citizens, while the local unemployment rate stood 1.5% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, and labor engagement was notably lower, showing 62.6% compared to 70.8% across the broader territory. Census records indicate that a moderate 16.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training.
Conversely, the health care & social assistance sector accounts for only 7.8% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 11.7% observed across the Australian Capital Territory. This mostly residential neighborhood offers relatively few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of active workers against the resident population during the Census. According to AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader areas, the year leading to March 2026 saw the local labor pool expand by 1.3% while overall employment fell by 0.5%, resulting in a 1.7 percentage point increase in joblessness. This stands in contrast to the Australian Capital Territory, which experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% increase in the total workforce, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Long-term national employment projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on the prospective labor requirements in Ainslie. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment movements. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce mix suggests that Ainslie's employment numbers should rise by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this simple weighting calculation does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ainslie is $2,434 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,236 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,523 a year against an average of $85,943. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO data gathered by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Ainslie features a median taxpayer income of $69,523 and an average income of $85,943. This ranks among the highest tiers in the nation, compared to a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Factoring in a Wage Price Index lift of 10.44% since financial year 2023, estimated income levels in March 2026 would be roughly $76,781 for the median and $94,915 for the average. The 2021 Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the area are positioned high, placing between the 88th and 92nd percentiles nationwide.
Income distributions reveal that the top bracket of $4000+ weekly earnings contains 32.9% of the local population, representing 1,800 people, which differs from the wider region where 34.3% of individuals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The high percentage of affluent earners, with 43.9% making more than $3,000/week, points to robust financial capacity. After accounting for housing expenses, residents keep 86.8% of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary spending capabilities and placing the suburb in the 9th decile of the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ainslie had 2,018 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 10% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $367 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 15.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the last Census consisted of 72.9% separate houses and 27.1% alternative formats such as semi-detached residences, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% alternative formats throughout the Australian Capital Territory. Furthermore, home ownership in the area stood at 33.1%, which is higher than the territory average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.0%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly home loan payment was $2,600, placing it well above the territory median of $2,080, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $367, compared to $450 in the Australian Capital Territory.
Looking nationally, mortgage commitments in the area are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rent costs fall below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ainslie counted 2,018 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 63.3% of all households, consisting of 29.6% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 9.4% single parents. The remaining 36.7% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 29.9% and shared group households making up 6.7% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.1% of adults in Ainslie hold a university qualification, including 29.8% with a bachelor degree and 21.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 8.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 532 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,144 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of formal education in the area is substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 59.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This education gap positions local workers well for professional sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 29.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 21.9% and graduate diplomas at 7.4%. Technical and trade qualifications are held by 15.7% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.0% and certificates at 8.7%. Student representation is quite high, with 31.6% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This is split among 10.2% in higher education, 9.4% in primary schools, and 6.8% in high schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ainslie reaches 35 stops on 95 routes, timetabled for about 7,500 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 1.2 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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Analysis of transit options shows 35 operational bus stops within the suburb of Ainslie. These stops are served by 95 separate routes, which combine to support 7,517 weekly passenger journeys. Public transit accessibility is high, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 179 meters. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers travel out of the neighborhood to work, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 70%, followed by 12% who cycle and 8% who walk. The average household has 1.2 vehicles. Additionally, 16.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 1,073 trips daily, which represents approximately 214 weekly journeys for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.5% of residents in Ainslie report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the prevalence of long-term health issues, health profiles in the area are slightly below average, with typical rates of common medical conditions overall, though older groups experience higher rates than the national benchmark. Private medical insurance coverage is extremely high, covering approximately 61% of the population, which represents 3,346 people, compared to the Australian average of 55.7%. The primary medical conditions reported by local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.1% and 8.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Adults of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses. The area has 22.1% of its residents aged 65 or older, representing 1,209 people, which is higher than the 14.3% average for the Australian Capital Territory. Seniors face some medical challenges, although their health outcomes rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ainslie is largely Australian-born, at 77.3% of residents, with 13.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community shows a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 22.7% of residents born outside Australia and 13.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 33.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of the community compared to a much lower 0.2% average across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most prominent ancestries reported locally are English at 27.4%, Australian at 23.6%, and Irish at 11.2%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other heritage groups, with Hungarian ancestry overrepresented at 0.5% compared to 0.3% across the wider region, Welsh ancestry at 0.8% compared to 0.6%, and Scottish ancestry at 9.5% compared to 7.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ainslie is 42. 25.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 in the suburb of Ainslie is higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider territory, the 65 - 74 age group is overrepresented, making up 10.7% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 11.9%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.8% to 7.3% of the population, and the 65 to 74 bracket rose from 9.6% to 10.7%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.8% to 3.9%.
Long-term population models indicate that the demographic profile will change by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 89 people (40%), rising from 224 to 314. Combined, the cohorts aged 65 and older are projected to represent 83% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the community. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ainslie
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,376 at the 2021 Census → 5,473 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 (SAL80018). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.