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Barton has an estimated 2,278 residents, up from 1,946 at the 2021 Census — a change of 332 people, or 17.1%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 1,060 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 statistical assessments of geographic data from the ABS and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Barton has an estimated population of approximately 2,278 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 332 people (17.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,946 residents. This shift is derived from an estimated local resident count of 2,144, determined by AreaSearch through analyzing the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 alongside subsequent address validations. This population level translates to a density of 1,059 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages observed across various analyzed areas.
The 17.1% expansion in the suburb of Barton since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 8.3% and the broader SA4 territory, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up approximately 83.0% of the population increase during recent timeframes. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, establishing 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, as well as periods beyond 2032, age group growth trajectories are sourced from ACT Government projections utilizing a 2022 base. Future demographic forecasts point toward growth matching the lowest national quartile, with projections indicating the suburb of Barton will add 100 residents by 2041, representing a net loss of 1.5% over the 16 years.
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In the suburb of Barton, only 2 residential development permits have been granted over the last five years. This highlights a fully developed, established locality with minimal space for fresh builds. For prospective buyers, the scarcity of upcoming housing options tends to preserve existing property valuations, meaning purchasing activity is concentrated on the established market. With projections indicating the local population will hold steady or contract, the suburb of Barton is likely to experience less pressure on its housing market, potentially creating favorable conditions for buyers.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Barton, worth an estimated $81 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.2 billion. 19 are already under construction and 22 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning. In total, 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential local influence. Key developments include the National Security Office Precinct (York Park), the Cromwell Office Building Development, the Kingston Arts Precinct, and Greenway Rise - The Establishment, with details provided for the most significant undertakings.
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National Security Office Precinct (York Park)
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities. As of May 2026, the adjacent John Gorton Campus Car Park is fully operational with ongoing facade work, while main construction for the office precinct is progressing following the permanent site closure in early 2025.
Cromwell Office Building Development
Development of a 19,800 sqm, six-level office building in Barton for a Commonwealth Government entity. The facility is designed to achieve a 6.0-star NABERS Energy and 6.0-star Greenstar rating, and will be 100% occupied under a 15-year lease with a 5-year extension option. An $85 million A-grade commercial building in Canberra's Barton precinct with 18,000sq m area and 225 parking spaces.
Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
Kingston Arts Precinct
A $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston to create a premier visual arts and culture destination. The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic Fitters Workshop, Powerhouse, and Former Transport Depot to house major arts organisations like Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio. It includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space, artist studios, and a 346-space carpark. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2027.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park
Construction is underway on Light Rail Stage 2A, a 1.7 km extension of Canberra's light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park via London Circuit West. The project will add three stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park, include wire-free operation using onboard energy storage, deliver active travel and streetscape upgrades, and form the first stage of the broader Light Rail to Woden program. Stage 2B to Woden remains in planning and environmental approvals.
ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park)
A 1.7km extension of Canberras light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park. The project features three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South, and Commonwealth Park, along with a new light rail bridge over Parkes Way. The system utilizes wire-free technology with on-board energy storage and incorporates green track sections featuring turf and succulent species to reduce noise and glare. As of April 2026, track laying is advancing on London Circuit and structural work on the Parkes Way bridge is nearing completion, with the line expected to be open for passengers in 2028.
Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
1,462 residents of Barton are employed, from a labour force of 1,467. Unemployment sits at 0.3%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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 9,805, about 4.3 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Barton boasts a highly credentialed workforce, with substantial activity in professional services, an unemployment rate sitting at just 0.3%, and annual job growth estimated at 1.0% according to regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,462 working residents, maintaining an unemployment rate that is 3.7% lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is standard at 73.2% compared to the territory-wide average of 70.8%. Census records indicate that a minor 13.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local workers are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb of Barton displays a clear economic concentration in public administration & safety, which accounts for a share of employment 1.8 times greater than the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller presence at 6.3% compared to the regional benchmark of 11.7%. Recording 7.3 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, containing more positions than residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. According to statistical assessments of SALM and ABS records across broader areas, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment grow by 1.0% and the labor force expand by 1.1%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, the Australian Capital Territory registered employment expansion of 0.3%, labor force growth of 1.1%, and an increase of 0.7 percentage points in unemployment. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future labour trends in the suburb of Barton. These five and ten-year projections have been integrated with local employment characteristics to project future demand. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the industry mix of the suburb of Barton suggests local employment could rise by 6.2% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.
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Median household income in Barton is $2,462 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,775 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $93,297 a year against an average of $142,601. The average runs 53% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on taxpayer statistics from the ATO released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Barton recorded a median taxpayer income of $93,297 and an average income of $142,601. These figures place the locality in the top national percentile, contrasting with territory-wide benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.44% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $103,037 for the median and $157,489 for the average. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes are exceptionally strong, ranking between the 89th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The largest bracket consists of 41.5% of earners receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (945 residents), which aligns with the regional distribution of 34.3% in this bracket. High earners are well represented, with 43.0% earning more than $3,000 weekly, demonstrating substantial financial capacity. Although housing costs account for 15.9% of earnings, strong overall incomes keep disposable funds in the 89th national percentile, placing the area in the 10th SEIFA income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Barton had 943 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 91% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $525 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,015 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. 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 characteristics in the suburb of Barton at the latest Census showed a composition of 6.2% standalone houses and 93.8% multi-unit housing options such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Australian Capital Territory averages of 63.3% and 36.7% respectively. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Barton lagged behind the territory standard, sitting at 22.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.8%) or occupied by tenants (48.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the territory average at $2,015, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $525, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in the suburb of Barton exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are notably higher than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Barton counted 943 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,104 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 46% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 47.9% of all households, consisting of 10.5% couples with children, 34.0% couples without children, and 3.2% single parent households. The remaining 52.1% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 46.1% and group living situations accounting for 5.2%. The median household size of 1.7 people is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
75.2% of adults in Barton hold a university qualification, including 37.1% with a bachelor degree and 30.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 5.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,571 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,157 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 the suburb of Barton are significantly higher than broader indicators, with 75.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the locality well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 37.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 30.2% and graduate diplomas at 7.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications make up 13.5% of credentials for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 5.9%. A substantial portion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 16.7% attending university or higher education, 4.7% in primary school, and 3.2% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Barton reaches 19 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 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 0.6 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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An analysis of public transit indicates there are 19 active bus stops within the suburb of Barton. These stops host 41 separate routes, which combine to offer 2,362 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 162 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, most workers travel out of the area for work, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 50% of commuters, while 32% walk and 9% use the bus. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.6 cars, which is lower than the regional standard.
A relatively low 13.3% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic regulations. Weekly transit schedules show an average of 337 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 124 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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71.9% of residents in Barton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 1.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 83.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Health indicators show favorable outcomes in the suburb of Barton, based on assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, which reveal low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 83% of the population (1,901 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded were mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 9.2% and 7.4% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 71.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under 65 exhibit better health profiles than average. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population (453 people), which exceeds the territory average of 14.3%. Senior health outcomes are very positive, with national standings matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.2% of Barton residents were born overseas and 19.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.1%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Barton displays higher cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 19.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 29.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 37.8% of the local population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the broader territory is Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of residents compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries are English at 26.1%, Australian at 18.2%, and Irish at 11.7%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain ancestries compared to the wider region, with Welsh ancestry representing 1.2% in the suburb of Barton (vs 0.6% regionally), French at 1.1% (vs 0.5%), and Serbian at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Barton is 40. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 30.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in the suburb of Barton is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and slightly above the national median of 38. Compared to the territory, there is a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (24.1%) but a smaller share aged 15 - 24 (6.1%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.5% to 7.7%, and the 35 to 44 age group grew from 14.9% to 16.7%.
In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort fell from 8.6% to 6.1%, and the 25 to 34 group decreased from 26.5% to 24.1%. By 2041, demographic structures are projected to shift, with the 65 to 74 group expanding by 15% (38 people) to reach 296 from 257. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 75% of the projected population increase, while declines are expected in the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Barton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,946 at the 2021 Census → 2,278 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 (SAL80022). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.