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Alawa has an estimated 2,267 residents, up from 2,078 at the 2021 Census — a change of 189 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 1,828 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Alawa has an estimated population of around 2,267, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 189 people (9.1%) compared to the 2,078 people recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this 2,267 resident estimate by reviewing the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP release alongside subsequent address verification. With a population density standing at 1,828 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Alawa sits above AreaSearch's national benchmark. Furthermore, the 9.1% post-Census increase places the suburb of Alawa within 0.4 percentage points of the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, highlighting solid demographic momentum.
The primary catalyst behind these local gains has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 78.0% of recent population increases. For its forward-looking demographic modeling, AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 figures are unavailable, or to project trajectories post-2032 across all localities, age-cohort growth rates sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 using 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Alawa is projected to experience growth just under the nationwide statistical area median, adding 213 persons by 2041 according to consolidated SA2 forecasts, which amounts to a total expansion of 9.4% across the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that residential development in Alawa has remained extremely subdued, with approximately 4 homes receiving approval across the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), including 1 approval to date in FY-25. Over those past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 20.8 new residents arrived annually for each dwelling built, creating severe supply deficits that generally drive heightened buyer competition and price growth. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average construction value of $215,000, which sits below regional figures and reflects comparatively affordable construction costs.
Non-residential building activity has been minimal, with only $24,000 in commercial approvals logged this financial year, underscoring a distinctly residential character. Per-capita construction activity in Alawa trails Greater Darwin significantly, sitting 83.0% below the broader regional standard. While building volume has picked up lately, limited additions to housing stock continue to support property valuations and buyer interest across established residences. This subdued pipeline also lags national benchmarks, indicative of both the established nature of the suburb and potential planning limits. In addition, recent residential additions have consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving the traditional suburban layout and catering to family households looking for spacious living. With roughly 2238 people per approval, the suburb presents a highly settled and mature built environment.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Alawa, worth an estimated $193 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, sports & recreation and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local property performance and community development are substantially influenced by public works, strategic planning, and capital projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 notable initiatives poised to shape the surrounding area. Prominent among these developments are the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures, and Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff, which represent the key works expected to deliver local benefits.
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Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff
The Australian Government committed $50 million to deliver up to 100 new social and accessible homes across the Northern Territory under the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP). The NT Government is delivering the program, with homes built to adaptable standards to suit seniors and people with mobility issues. In the Top End, the first 8 homes across Rapid Creek, Tiwi and Wanguri were completed in July 2025 by C&R Constructions. A further 6 Top End homes are due to commence October 2025 with completion by mid-2026.Concurrent construction is underway in Katherine East (9 homes), Tennant Creek (3 homes) and Alice Springs (6 homes), all targeting mid-2026 completion.
Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
Sea Breeze Apartments
Sea Breeze is a six storey residential and commercial development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove, on the fringe of the Nightcliff Commercial Precinct in Darwin. The project comprises 92 apartments (a mix of two and three bedroom layouts across ten floorplans) above two levels of underground parking, plus around 700 sqm of ground floor commercial and retail space. Originally designed in 2015, construction was halted in 2016 when the NT property market downturn hit, with only the basement car parks and ground floor commercial level completed at that time.Builder and developer Sunbuild restarted works on site in 2023 following a renewed period of growth in the Territory economy, and the project is currently under construction and selling off the plan.
Nightcliff Sports Club Master Plan
A conceptual master plan by Rossi Architects for the redevelopment of the Nightcliff Sports Club precinct in Darwin's northern suburbs. The club is home to lawn bowls greens, a bistro, bars and gaming facilities, and supports affiliated Darwin sporting clubs including Nightcliff Bowls, Nightcliff Football (Tigers), Nightcliff Cricket, Nightcliff Netball and others. The master plan sets out a long-term vision for upgraded clubhouse and recreational facilities, distinct from the separately funded City of Darwin-led Nightcliff Oval changeroom project next door.No development application or construction timeline has been confirmed publicly.
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A new $26.8 million aquatic and leisure centre in Casuarina, featuring an 8-lane 50m pool, a resort-style lagoon pool, a learn-to-swim pool, wet and dry play areas, a cafe, BBQ facilities, a gymnasium, and a basketball 3-on-3 court. The project was funded by the City of Darwin and the Australian Government.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
A purpose-built facility for young people aged 10 to 17 at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing a safe, structured space for after-hours and school holiday programs, mentoring, skill development, and support services. The site was confirmed in early 2026 following community consultation, replacing an earlier proposed location at the former Casuarina Fire Station. The hub will cater for up to 60 young people at a time, with capacity for up to 100 during special events, and will include a flexible air-conditioned activity space, a learning kitchen, breakout and meeting rooms, outdoor activity areas, and a safe drop-off zone.The design and construct tender was awarded in July 2026 to Aspire Design and Construct Pty Ltd. The project is jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.
Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement
Construction of approximately 430 metres of replacement DN150 DICL water main in Edgeview Court, Leanyer, including decommissioning and removal of the existing asbestos water main. The works, tendered as T24-1256 by Power and Water Corporation, involved survey and realignment to minimise clashes with services and trees, traffic management, temporary servicing to existing customers, and testing and commissioning of the new main to ensure a reliable water supply to residents.
Leanyer Primary School
The Northern Territory Government is constructing a new classroom building at Leanyer Primary School.
1,149 residents of Alawa are employed, from a labour force of 1,213. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,807, about 80% 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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Statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Alawa possesses an educated local labour pool with strong employment in essential industries, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and consistent labour conditions over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, the employed resident count reached 1,149, while the local jobless rate sat 1.8% higher than the Greater Darwin benchmark of 3.5%. Labour force participation stood at 69.2%, trailing the Greater Darwin rate of 72.9%. Furthermore, Census records revealed that just 4.6% of working locals operated from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The leading industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as accommodation & food. Workers are notably clustered in health care & social assistance, where local participation reaches 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety represents a smaller portion of the local workforce at 14.6%, compared with 19.5% across Greater Darwin. A comparison between Census local worker counts and the resident population highlights that the area remains largely residential with relatively few jobs situated within its boundaries. Evaluation of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour force expanded by 0.7% while resident employment contracted by 0.1%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Darwin over the same timeframe, employment increased by 0.4%, the labour supply grew by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Forward-looking expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 release project national employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Aligning these sectoral projections with Alawa's workforce composition indicates potential local employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, noting that this simple weighted extrapolation serves illustrative purposes without incorporating localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Alawa is $2,083 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $915 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,865 a year against an average of $63,896. 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 AreaSearch's postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, taxable individuals in the suburb of Alawa recorded a median income of $54,865 and an average income of $63,896. These earnings sit below the nationwide norm and compare against Greater Darwin figures of $66,956 (median) and $77,199 (average). Factoring in a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 are estimated at approximately $60,028 for the median and $69,909 for the average. Findings from the 2021 Census indicate personal, family, and household earnings in Alawa generally sit near the 70th percentile across Australia.
The most common weekly income band is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 34.8% of residents (788 people), mirroring the regional share of 36.7%. Accommodation costs take up 13.8% of earnings, while disposable income levels place locals in the 74th percentile, accompanied by a SEIFA income rank in the 5th decile.
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Alawa had 679 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 9% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,777 a month. Rent absorbs 16.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing composition in Alawa was dominated by separate houses at 88.0%, with remaining configurations (including townhouses, units, and other dwellings) accounting for 12.0%, compared with 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings across Darwin metro. Outright property ownership stood notably above the broader metropolitan level at 23.8%, alongside 39.4% of households paying off a mortgage and 36.8% renting their accommodation. Monthly mortgage costs were comparatively modest with a median of $1,777 versus $2,100 in Darwin metro, while median weekly rent was $340 compared to $385 regionally.
On a nationwide basis, Alawa also presents lower housing expenses, with mortgage payments falling below the Australian benchmark of $1,863 and rents tracking under the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Alawa counted 679 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 741 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household profile is heavily family-oriented, with family residences representing 76.0% of all occupied dwellings. This total includes couples with dependent children (33.6%), couples without children (26.2%), and one-parent families (13.8%). Non-family arrangements constitute the remaining 24.0%, consisting of single-person homes (17.4%) and group living situations (7.1%). In addition, the typical household contains a median of 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.6 average observed across Greater Darwin.
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35.7% of adults in Alawa hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 11.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 431 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 961 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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Tertiary education levels in Alawa compare favorably on both territory and nationwide scales, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, surpassing the 27.3% NT benchmark and the 30.4% Australian figure. Undergraduate degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 20.5%, with postgraduate degrees held by 11.5% and graduate diplomas by 3.7% of the population. Practical and vocational credentials are also widespread, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificate-level awards (20.2%). Student enrollment is substantial across the suburb, with 35.5% of the local population actively participating in academic study.
Of those studying, primary school students make up 12.1%, tertiary scholars account for 8.2%, and secondary students represent 6.8%.
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Public transport in Alawa reaches 12 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 970 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Transit infrastructure across Alawa includes 12 operational public transport stops catering to bus networks. Across these locations, 21 distinct routes run, delivering an aggregate of 970 weekly passenger services. Commuter connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 155 meters from residences to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, outbound travel dominates daily routines, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 85% of commuters and bicycle trips accounting for 4%. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles each. Home-based work was reported by a modest 4.6% of the workforce in the 2021 Census, which could reflect prevailing COVID-19 influences.
Daily network frequency stands at an average of 138 trips across all lines, translating to roughly 80 weekly departures per individual stop.
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76.5% of residents in Alawa report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health indicators in Alawa show favorable trends, with AreaSearch's assessment of mortality and general health metrics aligning closely with Australian standards. Typical rates of common medical conditions are observed across all demographic brackets, while private health insurance membership sits marginally behind the typical SA2 level at approximately 52% of the local populace (~1,180 people), compared with 57.8% throughout Greater Darwin. Among diagnosed health conditions, arthritis (5.7%) and asthma (5.6%) are the most frequently reported by locals, while 76.5% of the community reported having no long-term chronic conditions, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin.
Residents under the age of 65 enjoy strong health results. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 12.6% of residents (285 people), an older demographic share higher than Greater Darwin's 10.7%. Older residents experience superior health metrics, achieving national rankings that surpass those of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.5% of Alawa residents were born overseas and 38.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.6%) and Australian (17.2%). 6.0% 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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Alawa exhibits substantial multicultural character, with 41.5% of residents born abroad and 38.1% speaking a non-English language in domestic settings. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, followed by 38.2% of the local population. Buddhism shows a particularly elevated presence in the suburb, practiced by 5.3% of residents compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three leading origins in Alawa are English (19.6%), Other (17.3%), and Australian (17.2%), with Australian heritage falling visibly below the regional standard of 22.6%. Distinct cultural concentrations also appear across several other backgrounds, with Filipino heritage standing higher at 4.8% (versus 3.8% across the wider region), Greek heritage at 4.1% (versus 2.3%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Alawa is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 25.4% 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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Alawa's age profile closely mirrors that of Greater Darwin, with none of the primary age cohorts deviating by more than 3.4 percentage points from the regional distribution. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates a local median age of 35, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Darwin median of 34 from that Census. Following the Census, youth and younger residents (0 - 24) expanded their share from 32.3% to an estimated 33.8%. Concurrently, those aged 25 to 34 decreased from 17.3% to an estimated 14.0%, whereas individuals aged 35 to 44 increased from 15.5% to 17.5%, reflecting existing residents maturing in place alongside fewer incoming younger households.
By 2041, middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) are projected to record the largest numerical gains, increasing by 132 (27%) to total 626 individuals.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Alawa
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,078 at the 2021 Census → 2,267 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 (SAL70003). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.