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Bedford Park has an estimated 2,168 residents, up from 1,882 at the 2021 Census — a change of 286 people, or 15.2%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 812 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 Bedford Park's population is estimated at around 2,168 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 286 people (15.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,882 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,168, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 812 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bedford Park's 15.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (6.2%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to every SA2 area. Where data is absent, and for years after 2032, calculations integrate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category from 2023 (based on 2021 data), utilizing weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering these shifting demographics, the suburb of Bedford Park is projected to experience growth slightly underneath the median of locations analyzed by AreaSearch, with a projected expansion of 150 individuals by 2041 using consolidated SA2-level data, which represents an overall gain of 6.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Bedford Park over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approvals show that the local area has averaged approximately 8 residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 40 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been logged. With an average of 6 new residents for each completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, leading to upward price pressure and heightened competition, while new properties average a construction cost of $536,000, indicating developers are targeting the high-end residential market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $39.1 million have been registered this financial year, showing robust non-residential development activity. Of the properties built recently, 67.0% were freestanding homes and 33.0% consisted of medium or high-density dwellings, with a shifting selection of townhouses and units offering diverse choices ranging from family residences to affordable compact options. Reflecting approximately 178 people per approval, the area shows the characteristics of an expanding district. Projections indicate the local population will grow by 150 residents up to 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Current rates of residential construction suggest housing availability will comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces current predictions.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bedford Park, worth an estimated $645 million. A further 18 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2 billion. 12 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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 planning, major projects, and infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Key developments include Stage 1 of the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment (Acute Services Building), the Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, Oaklands Green, and Flinders Village (incorporating the Flinders University 50-Year Master Plan), with details provided on the most significant initiatives.
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Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
Stage 1 of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network redevelopment, anchored by a new seven-storey Acute Services Building at the front of Flinders Medical Centre. The tower delivers 17,000 square metres of new built area plus 3,000 square metres of refurbishment, adding 98 clinical spaces. It will house two 32-bed adult inpatient units, an 18-bay Medical Day Unit, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit with a dedicated CT scanner suite, four operating theatres with a 14-bay recovery area, a Day of Surgery Admissions area, a new Podiatry department, and a dedicated floor for the FMC Eye Surgery Clinic which integrates the network's ophthalmology services into a single facility (a first for South Australia's public health system).The new building will form the hospital's main entrance with a large lobby, retail outlet and undercover drop-off zone. The wider Stage 1 program also includes a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Margaret Tobin Centre (opening March 2026), 48 new beds at Noarlunga Hospital (opened November 2025), 32 beds across two wards at the Repat Health Precinct (opened 2024), and supporting upgrades to mortuary (completed October 2025), kitchen, sterilisation services and electrical infrastructure. More than 20 million dollars of new major medical equipment will be installed including advanced imaging, automated pharmacy dispensing cabinets and a new CT scanner. Designed by ARM Architecture with Silver Thomas Hanley, with Built Environs as Managing Contractor and Aurecon providing structural and civil engineering. The Acute Services Building is expected to open in early 2028.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing precinct by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 consists of 50 energy-efficient apartments (7.5-star rating) and is nearing completion with Junction's head office scheduled to open to the public on May 25, 2026. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building. The development serves as a community hub featuring a cafe, co-working spaces, and support services for approximately 10,000 South Australians annually. The project is supported by the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Program and built by Schiavello.
Flinders Link Rail Extension
A 650m extension of the former Tonsley rail line delivering the new Flinders Station next to Flinders Medical Centre and connecting the Flinders University precinct to the Adelaide rail network. Works included ~520m of elevated single track over Sturt Road, Laffers Triangle and Main South Road, new stations at Flinders and Tonsley, and an adjacent shared path.
Flagstaff Hill Sports Ground Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of sporting facilities including new clubrooms, improved playing surfaces, enhanced lighting, modern amenities, playground equipment, and accessibility improvements to serve the growing Flagstaff Hill community.
Westfield Marion Expansion
Major $259 million expansion and renovation of Westfield Marion shopping centre by Scentre Group. Adding 52 specialty shops and 20 eateries, new ground floor mall, four-level carpark facing Diagonal Road. Expanding from 135,300sqm to 152,200sqm. Part of $500 million South Australian development pipeline including new retail spaces, fresh food precinct, dining options, and entertainment facilities. Enhanced parking and contemporary design updates. Creates up to 2,600 construction and retail jobs, strengthening position as premier southern suburbs retail destination.Introduction of paid parking for stays over 3 hours with ticketless system using numberplate recognition.
Flinders Village (Flinders University 50-Year Master Plan)
Flinders Village is a long-term master plan to transform the Flinders University Bedford Park Campus into a vibrant urban center. It includes the development of a health and education precinct, retail outlets, a hotel, and significant student accommodation, aiming to attract private investment and enhance the overall campus experience.
Flagstaff Road Upgrade
Upgrade of approximately 3.3 km of Flagstaff Road including duplication of the remaining three-lane section to a permanent four-lane divided carriageway, intersection improvements, upgraded drainage, shared walking and cycling paths, lighting and road safety improvements. Construction has been underway with staged traffic management and community updates.
1,223 residents of Bedford Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,293. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 8,034, about 3.7 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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A highly qualified labor force is present locally, with significant representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 5.0% using aggregated data. In March 2026, 1,223 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.6% higher than the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, and labor participation sitting lower than average at 64.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census data indicates only 8.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. Most working residents are employed in healthcare & social assistance, accommodation & food services, or retail trade.
Local specialization is highly visible in healthcare & social assistance, which occupies a share 1.5 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented at 3.4% compared to the regional average of 7.4%. Averaging 6.0 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, drawing commuters from surrounding areas due to the surplus of jobs relative to residents. Analyzing SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 5.0% and the overall labor force grew by 5.2%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment lift by 4.2% and the labor force rise by 4.0%, causing a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide further context for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local mix suggests employment will increase by 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bedford Park is $1,448 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $470 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $34,602 a year against an average of $43,608. 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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The local income level trails the national average according to ATO statistics compiled for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayer statistics show a median income of $34,602 and an average income of $43,608, compared to Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $38,121 for the median and $48,043 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 2nd percentile ($470 weekly), whereas household earnings perform stronger at the 32nd percentile.
The dominant income group represents 33.9% of households, earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (734 residents), which is comparable to the wider region where this bracket accounts for 31.8%. Housing cost burdens are prominent, leaving residents with only 84.5% of their income, which ranks in the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bedford Park had 487 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 14% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. 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 stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 69.4% freestanding houses and 30.7% alternative dwellings, such as units, townhouses, and other formats, compared to the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership rates trail the metropolitan average, sitting at 28.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (20.1%) or tenants (51.6%). Median monthly mortgage costs are higher than the Adelaide metro average at $1,600, while median weekly rent is lower at $290, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,562 and $320.
On a national scale, local mortgage outlays are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bedford Park counted 487 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 561 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 55.9%, consisting of couples with children at 20.5%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single-parent arrangements at 8.2%. The remaining 44.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.7% and group housing making up 15.8%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is identical to the average across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.7% of adults in Bedford Park hold a university qualification, including 27.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 408 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,098 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 qualifications are exceptionally high compared to broader averages, with 40.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% within the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sector roles. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational education is held by 22.8% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (6.7%) and certificates (16.1%). Student enrollment is particularly strong, with 54.0% of the population participating in formal education.
This includes 42.8% attending higher education institutions, 4.3% in primary school, and 2.5% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bedford Park reaches 31 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks include 31 active bus and train stops within the suburb of Bedford Park. These stations are connected to 52 distinct routes, which combine to offer 3,464 passenger departures each week. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 198 meters from their nearest transit point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles remain the main transit method at 67%, followed by buses at 14% and walking at 9%. Average car ownership is 1.2 vehicles per household, which is lower than the metropolitan standard.
A lower-than-average 8.3% of the workforce worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit frequencies average 494 departures per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 111 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.8% of residents in Bedford Park report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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The local community experiences notable health difficulties, according to data on mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions observed across demographic groups, though more heavily concentrated in older cohorts, and private medical insurance levels are low at approximately 44% of the population (~960 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 7.5% and 8.8% of the community respectively, while 72.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes with low chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.4% of the local population (203 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 19.2%. Senior citizens experience some health hurdles, though these rank lower nationally than the outcomes seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.0% of Bedford Park residents were born overseas and 43.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.5%) and English (18.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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High levels of multicultural diversity are evident, with 43.1% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 49.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 33.5% of residents. The most notable religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 6.7% of the community compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the largest cohorts are Australian at 18.5%, English at 18.5% (which is lower than the regional average of 27.8%), and other ancestries at 17.7% (which is higher than the regional average of 9.7%).
Distinct variations are seen in other demographics, with Korean backgrounds representing 1.2% of the local population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.8% (compared to 0.2%), and Vietnamese at 2.5% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bedford Park is 26, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 61.6% 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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Having a median age of 26, the local population is much younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national median of 38. The demographic profile is heavily weighted toward the 15 to 24 age bracket, which accounts for 35.3% of residents, while the 5 to 14 cohort is smaller at 4.2% compared to Greater Adelaide. The proportion of young people aged 15 to 24 is higher than the national average of 12.7%. Recent post-Census trends show a youthful shift as the median age dropped from 28 to 26.
Key demographic shifts include the 25 to 34 age group increasing from 23.4% to 26.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rising from 32.4% to 35.3%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group fell from 5.4% to 2.8%, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 6.8% to 5.0%. Projections for 2041 indicate further changes, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 11%, adding 64 residents to reach a total of 635, while the 65 to 74 and 75 to 84 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bedford Park
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 4 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,882 at the 2021 Census → 2,168 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 (SAL40087). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.