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Austins Ferry has an estimated 2,846 residents, up from 2,395 at the 2021 Census — a change of 451 people, or 18.8%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 110 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 1,336 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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates and recently confirmed addresses by AreaSearch since the Census indicates the suburb of Austins Ferry has an estimated population of 2,846 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 451 people (18.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 2,395 individuals. This trend is calculated from the local population of 2,830, which AreaSearch calculated using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside 110 validated new addresses added post-Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 1,336 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national areas reviewed by AreaSearch.
The 18.8% population expansion in the suburb of Austins Ferry since the 2021 census was greater than the 1.1% recorded in the SA3 area, as well as the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases were primarily driven by interstate relocations, which accounted for roughly 51.0% of the demographic gains, though all sources including overseas arrivals and natural expansion contributed positively. AreaSearch utilises population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas where these datasets are unavailable, and to calculate age cohort growth beyond 2032, the Tasmanian State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusting via a weighted aggregation of local government area growth to SA2 boundaries. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Austins Ferry is projected to experience population growth above the national median, expanding by 497 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 16.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
176 new dwellings have been approved in Austins Ferry over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, well below 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated to local levels by AreaSearch, Austins Ferry averages approximately 35 new residential approvals each year, with a total of 176 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 13 approvals have been logged. The area has added an average of 2.4 new residents per year for each built residence between FY-21 and FY-25, showing strong demand that supports local property values. New houses carry an average construction value of $563,000, indicating developers are targeting the high-end sector with premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.9 million have been documented during the current financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the locality. Austins Ferry experiences 222.0% more building activity per capita than Greater Hobart, offering prospective purchasers plenty of options, even though construction rates have declined lately. This volume of activity is well above the national average, highlighting strong builder interest in the locality. Additionally, all recent building permits have been for separate houses, maintaining the classic suburban feel characterized by spacious family properties. Serving approximately 254 people per permit, the local market is undergoing a transition. Projecting forward, Austins Ferry is anticipated to add 481 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Current rates of residential construction suggest supply will be sufficient to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
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 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to Austins Ferry, worth an estimated $4.14 billion. 11 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 improvements, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects include Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, Whitestone Point Housing Development, Glenorchy Sports Centre, and Claremont Link Road Park and Ride Facility, with the details of the most relevant listed below.
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Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension
The Claremont Plaza expansion involves a strategic refurbishment and extension of the existing neighbourhood shopping centre to enhance its convenience-based retail offering. Managed by Region Group, the project aligns with the Greater Glenorchy Plan to revitalize the Claremont village core through improved pedestrian links and expanded specialty retail space. Key focus areas include upgraded food and beverage precincts and modernized parking facilities to serve the growing northern Hobart residential corridor.
Windermere Bay Precinct
A 3.75 hectare mixed-use redevelopment of the former Claremont Primary School site. The project features 315 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, aimed at providing quality medium-density housing. The precinct includes a childcare centre, cafe, community facilities, and local retail spaces while preserving historic school buildings. Designed by Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects.
Glenorchy Sports Centre
A $28 million multi-sport facility featuring four indoor courts including a dedicated show court for netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball, badminton, pickleball and wheelchair sports. The centre includes spectator seating for up to 600 patrons (300 permanent, 300 portable), modern change rooms with parent and sensory rooms, a registered Changing Places facility, three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, administrative areas with foyer, reception, office space and kiosk, and secure storage options. The facility includes 68 car parks with three DDA-compliant spaces, two electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated drop-off and loading bay, motorbike parking and bike racks, and easy access to the adjacent Claremont Park and Ride.Located at the entrance of Claremont College, development approval was granted by Glenorchy City Council in July 2025 and endorsed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works in Q4 2025. The main works contract was awarded to Tasmanian firm Fairbrother in Q1 2026 with site establishment underway and construction commencing March 2026. The project is part of the Tasmanian Government's $54.7 million investment in new Southern Tasmanian sporting facilities.
Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use development opposite Claremont Plaza comprising approximately 85 apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space. No evidence was found that the development application has progressed to approval or construction. Recent marketing of nearby development land suggests the site remains in the development planning phase.
Chocolate Experience at Cadbury
A 150 million dollar tourism attraction transforming the waterfront parklands beside the historic Cadbury factory at Claremont into an immersive chocolate visitor experience. The development will include Chocolate Central with interactive flavour displays, a Chocolate Lounge dessert restaurant, a Premium Chocolate Studio offering masterclasses and Build Your Own Bar sessions, and a curated emporium. The ticketed Chocolate Immersion Tour will guide guests through themed zones including the Cacao Forest, Chocolate Lab, the Dairy showcasing Tasmanian milk producers, the Crumb Vault, Paint Your Flavour, the Taste Kitchen and a Factory Control experience.Visitor access will be primarily by river, with two new purpose-built ferries operated by Navigators Group running between Hobart and a new Cadbury Claremont ferry terminal. The project also includes upgrades to the foreshore parklands and an extension of the Hobart Foreshore cycleway. Glenorchy City Council granted development approval in May 2026, with construction to follow and opening forecast for late 2028. The attraction is projected to draw 431,000 visitors a year and add over 120 million dollars to the Tasmanian visitor economy annually, supporting more than 300 construction jobs and 200 ongoing roles. About 95 per cent of the project cost is to be privately funded, with capital raising led by Melbourne investment bank Kidder Williams.
Claremont Link Road Park and Ride Facility
Park and ride facility to support public transport usage and reduce traffic congestion. Features electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage.
Cadbury Experience
Cadbury factory tourist attraction offers the world's tallest chocolate fountain, 3D time tunnel, build-your-own bar, cafe, playground, restaurant, and shop. Includes new buildings, walkways, cycleways, and a ferry terminal.
Teering Road Berriedale Social Housing
A 15-unit social housing development located at Teering and Maroni Roads in Berriedale. Delivered by Homes Tasmania in partnership with the Federal Government's Social Housing Accelerator program and constructed by Fairbrother.
1,505 residents of Austins Ferry are employed, from a labour force of 1,569. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,102, about 74% 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 split between professional and manual roles, with a solid footprint in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.7% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch data compiled for the statistical area. In March 2026, there were 1,505 employed residents, and the unemployment rate was 0.3% lower than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%, with participation levels being normal at 65.8% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. According to Census responses, a low 6.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in retail trade, where the employment share is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 7.2% of the local workforce, which is below the 10.8% seen in Greater Hobart. The largely residential community provides few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of working residents to local employment positions in the Census. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from local statistical units, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.7% and the labour force grow by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.1% decrease in employment, a 0.2% increase in the labour force, and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Austins Ferry. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local workforce profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth differ widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Austins Ferry indicates local employment should grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Austins Ferry is $1,625 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,413 a year against an average of $50,588. 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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Taxpayer income levels in Austins Ferry are below the national average according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. The median income of taxpayers in the area is $46,413 and the average income is $50,588, compared to median and average figures of $54,577 and $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would translate to roughly $51,495 for the median and $56,127 for the average in March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes are all modest in Austins Ferry, placing between the 41st and 42nd percentiles.
Regarding income distribution, the largest cohort contains 39.4% of residents (1,121 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 32.2% of the population falls into this category. After housing costs, residents retain 85.6% of their income for other expenditures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Austins Ferry had 907 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $364 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Austins Ferry at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.6% standalone houses and 3.4% other housing types like semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings in metro Hobart. Home ownership rates in Austins Ferry matched the metro Hobart average of 33.3%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (20.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Hobart metro average at $1,500, while the median weekly rent was $364, compared to metro averages of $1,517 and $350.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Austins Ferry are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Austins Ferry counted 907 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,078 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 75.0%, consisting of 30.7% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. The remaining 25.0% are non-family households, including lone person households at 23.3% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 residents is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.3% of adults in Austins Ferry hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 812 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 region presents low rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 17.3% of the population, which is significantly below the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. This represents a challenge as well as a chance for targeted schooling initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical skills are common, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (29.8%). Enrolment in education is quite high, with 27.5% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This consists of 9.1% in primary school, 8.5% in secondary school, and 3.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Austins Ferry reaches 16 stops on 79 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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Public transport data shows 16 active transport stops within Austins Ferry, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 79 distinct routes, providing a total of 6,357 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. Since it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport mode at 91% and buses at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per household, which is higher than the regional average. A low 6.2% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 908 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 397 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.7% of residents in Austins Ferry report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate significant challenges in Austins Ferry, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 47% of the population (~1,343 people). This compares to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions recorded among residents were mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 11.7 and 9.9% of the population respectively, while 61.7% reported having no medical conditions at all, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
The working-age population faces clear health difficulties with high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the population (552 people). Health trends among seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Austins Ferry is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 9.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (32.0%). 4.1% 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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Austins Ferry is below the national average for cultural diversity, with 86.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 90.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.8% of the local population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.0% of residents compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three largest groups in Austins Ferry are English at 33.0%, Australian at 32.0%, and Irish at 8.0%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.3% of Austins Ferry (versus 0.2% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.1% (versus 3.0%), and Korean at 0.3% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Austins Ferry is 39. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Austins Ferry is 39 years, which matches the Greater Hobart average of 39 and is close to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, the 45 - 54 age group is over-represented at 13.7% locally, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 13.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.4% to 7.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 12.7% to 13.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.7% to 9.8%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 14.9% to 13.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of Austins Ferry will change notably by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort has the highest projected growth at 58%, adding 225 residents to total 615, while the 35 to 44 age group is expected to shrink by 66 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Austins Ferry
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 — 110 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,395 at the 2021 Census → 2,846 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 (SAL60022). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.