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Araluen (NT) has an estimated 3,011 residents, up from 2,673 at the 2021 Census — a change of 338 people, or 12.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 726 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 Araluen (NT)'s population is estimated at around 3,011 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 338 people (12.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,673 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,011, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 725 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb of Araluen (NT)'s 12.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall 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 to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is projected, with the suburb of Araluen (NT) expected to increase by 382 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 12.7% in total over the 16 years.
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Araluen exhibits very quiet home-building trends, with a mere 2 new homes authorized for construction on an annual basis, summing to 11 approvals across the five-year timeframe. Such minor construction volumes are typical for rural areas where housing requirements are modest and building tasks are naturally constrained by local market demand and existing utility infrastructure. Note that given the small number of approvals, individual development projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Residential construction volume in Araluen is substantially lower than in the Rest of NT, displaying a trend that also sits below national patterns.
Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, with a focus on family homes suited to those seeking rural lifestyle and space. New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (74.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. A ratio of 2962 individuals for every single residential building permit illustrates the quiet, low-activity environment for property development. Long-term outlooks indicate Araluen will gain 382 residents by 2041, referencing the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should the current pace of building approvals persist, the addition of new housing stock could lag behind population expansion, potentially intensifying buyer rivalry and underpinning stronger house price appreciation.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Araluen (NT), worth an estimated $436 million. 5 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project, and Alice Springs Multicultural Centre, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension and Redevelopment
More than $200 million staged expansion and redevelopment of the Lasseters Hotel Casino precinct by Iris Capital. The project includes a new hotel with around 235 additional guest rooms, residential apartments, expanded casino and gaming areas, new bars and restaurants, rooftop bar, resort pools, entertainment facilities including bowling and cinema, childcare, gym, day spa and convention facility upgrades. Development approvals have been secured and staged construction is progressing.
Jim McConville Oval Lighting Towers
Installation of four permanent sports lighting towers at Jim McConville Oval in Gillen, Alice Springs, delivered by the NT Government Department of Logistics and Infrastructure with the Alice Springs Town Council. The project has formally progressed through Development Consent Authority approval, with preliminary works increasing on site and construction estimated to be finalised by April 2026. The lighting will allow year-round evening use for sporting codes such as cricket and AFL, supporting extended training, competition, and improved safety for players and spectators.The oval remains open to the public throughout construction.
Gillen Oval Multi-Sport Precinct
Northern Territory Government project delivering a new multi-sport precinct at Gillen Oval with two irrigated multi-use playing fields, modern change rooms, toilets, canteen, shaded spectator areas, lighting, fencing, expanded parking, landscaping and improved pedestrian connections. A design and construct contract has been tendered, with the project progressing into delivery.
St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project
Redevelopment of the historic 8.2-hectare St Mary's Hostel site to deliver approximately 120 social and affordable dwellings. The project is currently in the early works phase, with the NT Government's 2026 Budget allocating an additional $12 million for remediation and enabling infrastructure (power, water, and roads). Site preparation and demolition activities are underway as of early 2026, with remediation expected to commence mid-year. The development strictly preserves the heritage-listed St Mary's Chapel and its mural, serving as a focal point for the community and Stolen Generation survivors.
Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department is a multi-phased project aimed at significantly expanding acute care capacity in Central Australia. Key upgrades include a dedicated paediatric zone, a mental health and alcohol/other drugs (AOD) hub with acute behavior treatment spaces, and additional inpatient beds. The facility features a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre and enhanced resuscitation capabilities to improve patient outcomes while remaining fully operational throughout the construction stages.
Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development
Approved development for 144 apartments across six buildings (five at six storeys, one at five storeys) and a single-storey office at the former Melanka site. The NT Government will acquire 50 percent of the units for key worker accommodation, with the remainder available for private sale and rent. Designed by DKJ Architects, the 100 million AUD project aims to accommodate transient workers while respecting Todd Street's visual characteristics.
Regional Skate and Play Precinct
Regional community recreation precinct at Newland Park featuring a competition-standard skate park, BMX pump track, 3x3 basketball court, playground, dog park, bouldering wall, BBQ facilities, shaded open spaces and upgraded parking. Construction commenced in January 2025 and the precinct opened in December 2025, providing a major recreation hub for Alice Springs.
Madigan Street (Braitling) Infill Subdivision
Concurrent rezoning and subdivision of part of Lot 8142 (16 Madigan Street, Braitling) to create three residential lots from a portion of Madigan Park, currently zoned Public Open Space (PS). Alice Springs Town Council applied to rezone approximately 1,520 sqm to Low Density Residential (LR/LMR) and subdivide the land, retaining the remainder as upgraded public open space. At its 13 November 2024 meeting, the Alice Springs Division of the Development Consent Authority made a preliminary decision to support the rezoning and subdivision (two new 760 sqm residential lots, each under the 800 sqm minimum but within the permitted variation) and resolved to report to the NT Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, with delegation to issue the development permit once the Minister approves the amendment.As of early 2025, Council minutes referenced an ongoing local deputation regarding the proposal, and confirmation of Ministerial approval and permit issuance has not been located. Council has stated that proceeds from any lot sales will be reinvested into upgrading the retained Madigan Park.
2,295 residents of Araluen (NT) are employed, from a labour force of 2,324. Unemployment sits at 1.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,870, about 62% 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 exhibits high levels of education, with considerable representation in key service sectors, a jobless rate of only 1.2%, and an estimated job expansion of 1.8% over the preceding year, according to aggregated statistical indicators compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 2,295 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate sat 4.6% below the 5.9% recorded in Regional NT, and labor market participation was exceptionally high at 100.4% compared to the regional average of 69.9%. Census records indicate that a minor 2.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The community shows a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, where the share of employment is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.2% of Araluen's workforce compared to 5.0% in Regional NT. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.8% and labour force increased by 1.8%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Regional NT, where employment rose by 2.8%, the labour force grew by 2.7%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Araluen. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Araluen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Araluen (NT) is $2,451 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,281 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,935 a year against an average of $76,378. 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 aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Araluen had a median income among taxpayers of $67,935 with the average level standing at $76,378. This is well above average nationally and compares to levels of $53,572 and $63,776 across Regional NT respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $74,328 (median) and $83,565 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Araluen, between the 89th and 94th percentiles nationally.
Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 35.5% of locals (1,068 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 33.6%. Economic strength emerges through 39.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Araluen (NT) had 918 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,870 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.6%. 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 Araluen at the time of the last Census consisted of 73.7% separate houses and 26.3% alternative housing styles such as townhouses, units, or other dwellings, contrasting with the regional split of 75.6% houses and 24.5% other options. Concurrently, the level of outright home ownership reached 18.6%, which is notably higher than the rate in Regional NT, with the remaining properties being purchased via a mortgage (39.9%) or occupied by tenants (41.4%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations in the locality stood at $1,870, exceeding the regional benchmark of $1,733, whereas median weekly rents were set at $440 compared to the regional median of $150.
On a national level, Araluen's monthly mortgage payments sit above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also substantially higher than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Araluen (NT) counted 918 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,034 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the primary household structure at 71.7% of all residences, which includes couples with children at 35.6%, couples without children at 23.6%, and single parent units at 12.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.3%, consisting of lone-person households at 21.7% and shared group households at 6.2%. The typical household size is 2.8 occupants, which is slightly below the regional norm of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.3% of adults in Araluen (NT) hold a university qualification, including 20.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 368 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 643 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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Academic credentials in Araluen are substantially higher than regional benchmarks, as 33.3% of individuals aged 15+ hold a university degree, compared to 20.1% in the wider SA4 territory and 20.1% across the Rest of NT. This strong educational profile positions the workforce well for professional, knowledge-based career paths. Undergraduate degrees are the most common credential at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate study at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 33.8% of residents aged 15+ having completed trade or technical qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 22.5%.
Enrolment in learning programs is quite robust, with 32.9% of the population actively participating in academic courses. This student group includes 12.2% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 6.1% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Araluen (NT) means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 12 active passenger stops within the suburb of Araluen (NT), composed of bus options. These locations are serviced by 2 unique transit routes, which combine to offer 49 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connectivity is classified as good, with residents living an average of 228 meters away from their nearest boarding point. As a residential community, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb to commute, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 89%, followed by cycling at 4%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 cars per home, which is higher than the regional benchmark, while a relatively minor 2.9% of workers commute from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 7 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
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77.1% of residents in Araluen (NT) report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Physical well-being metrics show favorable trends for Araluen residents, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and morbidity patterns tracking close to national benchmarks, showing standard rates of common illnesses across both younger and older generations, while private medical insurance coverage is highly prevalent at roughly 57% of the citizenry, representing approximately 1,714 individuals, compared to 51.6% across Regional NT. Asthma and mental health issues were identified as the most frequent medical diagnoses locally, affecting 7.7% and 5.4% of citizens respectively, whereas 77.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health outcomes. Senior citizens aged 65 and older make up 9.0% of the population, totaling 270 individuals, and their health ratings are especially strong, scoring higher relative to national averages than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.0% of Araluen (NT) residents were born overseas and 26.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.8%) and Australian (18.9%). 10.1% 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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The local community displays greater cultural variety than the vast majority of Australian property markets, with 33.0% of residents having been born overseas and 26.0% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 48.7% of the population. The most prominent divergence from regional patterns is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.4% of residents compared to 5.2% across Regional NT. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplace, the three most common backgrounds in the area are English at 19.8% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 14.3%, Australian at 18.9%, and Other at 14.8%, which is also much higher than the regional average of 6.9%.
Other notable ethnic distributions include Maori representing 2.1% of the population compared to 0.7% regionally, New Zealand heritage at 1.4% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 10.1% compared to 43.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Araluen (NT) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 27.8% 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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With a median age of 34, Araluen is modestly exceeding the Regional NT figure of 31 though considerably younger than the Australian median of 38. The age profile shows 0 - 4 year-olds are particularly prominent (7.9%), while the 15 - 24 group is comparatively smaller (11.6%) than in Regional NT. Post-2021 Census data shows the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 5.8% to 6.7% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, Araluen is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition.
The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 98 people (26%) from 382 to 481. Conversely, numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are expected to fall by 12.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Araluen (NT)
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,673 at the 2021 Census → 3,011 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 (SAL70015). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.