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Belconnen has an estimated 9,592 residents, up from 8,502 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,090 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 249 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 2,165 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 research into ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address points verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Belconnen has a population projected at approximately 9,592 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,090 individuals (12.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 8,502 individuals. The change is calculated from the resident population of 9,592, which was estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) and taking into account an extra 249 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This level of residency results in a density ratio of 2,165 persons per square kilometer, which is greater than the typical average across national areas monitored by AreaSearch. The 12.8% growth in the suburb of Belconnen since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area (4.2%) as well as the state, establishing it as a growth leader in the region. Population expansion for the locality was mainly pushed by overseas migration, which made up roughly 78.0% of the overall population increases during recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions where this data is unavailable, and for periods after 2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are used. Looking at future population patterns, outstanding growth, ranking within the top 10 percent of statistical regions across the country, is forecast over the timeframe with the suburb of Belconnen projected to grow by 4,534 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 47.3% over the 16 years.
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1,049 new dwellings have been approved in Belconnen over the past five years, an average of 209 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 262 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 458, running ahead of 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 AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Belconnen has seen approximately 209 dwellings receive development approval annually, amounting to an estimated 1,049 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26420 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.2 people per year relocating to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while recent data shows this has decreased to 0.4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating more balanced supply conditions.
New homes are being built at an average value of $295,000. Also, $39.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum. In comparison to Australian Capital Territory, Belconnen has 297.0% more development activity (per person), generating greater options for buyers. This level is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of attached dwellings. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 20 people per dwelling approval, Belconnen shows characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, Belconnen is expected to grow by 4,534 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Belconnen, worth an estimated $5.58 billion. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.4 billion. 9 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Few elements impact local development as much as alterations to regional infrastructure, key development projects, and urban planning initiatives. AreaSearch has tracked 32 projects in total that are anticipated to affect this locality. Major projects include the University of Canberra Sports Precinct, Belconnen Central by JW Land, the Belconnen Renewable Energy Microgrid, and Ethos by Per Se Developments, with the list below highlighting the ones most likely to have a direct impact.
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University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
Belconnen Town Centre Land Release Program
An ACT Government urban renewal initiative transforming the Belconnen Town Centre. The program includes the Lathlain Street precinct, Emu Inlet Waterfront, and the Circus Site. It features a mix of high-density residential units, commercial spaces, and the new 5-star Green Star Belconnen Urban Park. Key private developments by JWLand and others are integrating over 1,200 new dwellings to create a walkable 'modern village' linked to Lake Ginninderra.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy
A major urban renewal initiative for the Belconnen Town Centre guided by the Belconnen District Strategy. As of May 2026, the project is in a critical planning and advocacy phase, with community calls for a dedicated Belconnen Renewal Authority to coordinate growth. Key focus areas include the Southern Gateway Corridor planning, the long-term goal of 30,000 new homes territory-wide by 2030, and significant infrastructure upgrades like the Northside Hospital (targeting 2027 construction) and the Belconnen to City Transitway (currently in feasibility study extensions).Improvements to Margaret Timpson Park and the Blue-Green Network remain central to the strategy's liveability goals.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
Expansion of existing basketball facilities to include additional courts, spectator seating for 2,000, improved accessibility features, and modernized amenities. Part of ACT Government's sports infrastructure investment program.
6,265 residents of Belconnen are employed, from a labour force of 6,599. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 76.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,218, about 148% of 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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Belconnen has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,265 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% above Australian Capital Territory's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (76.0% compared to Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Leading employment industries among residents comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. The area has particular employment specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. On the other hand, public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 22.1% of Belconnen's workforce compared to 30.4% in Australian Capital Territory. With 1.7 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force increased by 1.1% combined with employment decreasing by 0.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory, where employment rose by 0.3%, the labour force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment rose 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Belconnen. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Belconnen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Belconnen is $1,776 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,009 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,432 a year against an average of $68,151. 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the suburb of Belconnen is in line with the national averages, with the median assessed at $56,432 while the average income stands at $68,151. This contrasts to Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,324 (median) and $75,266 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 79th percentile ($1,009 weekly), while household income sits at the 51st percentile.
Distribution data shows the largest segment comprises 43.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,172 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 34.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Belconnen had 4,042 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 75% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Analysis of the housing configuration within Belconnen from the most recent Census shows that free-standing houses accounted for 0.5% of residences, while other formats such as units, townhouses, and alternative dwellings comprised 99.5%, in comparison to the broader Australian Capital Territory which split at 63.3% for houses and 36.7% for other types. Furthermore, owner-occupancy rates in Belconnen lagged behind the territory standard, sitting at 11.8%, with the remaining properties divided between those with a mortgage (22.0%) and those occupied by tenants (66.2%). The typical monthly mortgage cost locally was recorded at $1,517, which is notably lower than the territory median, while the weekly rent was positioned at $430, contrasting with the respective territory benchmarks of $2,080 and $450.
Looking at the wider country, mortgage costs in Belconnen are lower than the national median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Belconnen counted 4,042 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,560 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 39% 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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Households structured around families constitute the majority at 51.0% of the total, which includes couples raising children at 10.6%, couples without children at 32.6%, and lone parent households at 6.1%. Non-family households represent the remaining 49.0%, with individuals living alone accounting for 39.3% and shared group households making up 9.7% of the total. The typical household size of 1.9 residents is below the Australian Capital Territory median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.2% of adults in Belconnen hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 22.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 9.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 757 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 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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Educational credentials in Belconnen exceed the regional averages, with 59.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 43.8% in the SA3 region. This academic advantage places the area in a strong position for industries that rely on professional expertise. Graduates with bachelor degrees make up the largest group at 32.8%, followed by those with postgraduate degrees (22.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational certifications represent 18.7% of qualifications for individuals aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificate courses (9.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 33.2% of the population actively participating in academic programs.
This total includes 19.1% of residents studying at the tertiary level, 3.3% attending primary school, and 1.9% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Belconnen reaches 38 stops on 117 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 options shows 38 active transport boarding points within Belconnen, which include a combination of train and bus services. These boarding points are connected to 117 distinct routes, which together provide 5,620 weekly journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 255 meters away from the closest transit point. Due to the area's residential profile, the majority of people travel out of the suburb to work, with private cars remaining the primary option at 62%, followed by buses at 21% and walking at 12%.
Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.5 per dwelling, which is below the territory average. A relatively low proportion of the population, 9.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions. Average daily transit schedules show 802 trips running across the network, which equates to roughly 147 weekly connections for each boarding point.
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Transport Stops Detail
75.2% of residents in Belconnen report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 general health of Belconnen residents aligns closely with country-wide baselines, as determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of long-term medical conditions. The overall frequency of typical health issues is standard, although it rises above the national baseline for the senior age brackets, and the level of private medical insurance is quite high at roughly 54% of the population (~5,191 people). This compares to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Psychological conditions and asthma were identified as the most frequent medical issues locally, affecting 10.1 and 6.9% of the population, respectively, whereas 75.2% of residents reported having no ongoing medical concerns compared to 70.2% in the wider Australian Capital Territory.
Residents of working age display good overall health with a low incidence of chronic illnesses. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 9.7% (representing 930 people), which is lower than the territory benchmark of 14.3%. Senior citizens encounter some health difficulties, resulting in a national ranking that is lower than that of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.7% of Belconnen residents were born overseas and 48.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.6%) and Australian (15.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Belconnen ranks as one of the most multicultural localities in the nation, with 48.8% of the community using a non-English language at home and 52.7% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 28.2% of the local population. However, the most pronounced difference is seen in the representation of Hinduism, which is practiced by 10.7% of residents, a figure notably higher than the territory average of 4.8%. Looking at familial origins through parents' country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Belconnen are categorized as Other at 19.7% of the population, which is higher than the regional benchmark of 12.2%, English at 17.6%, which is below the territory average of 23.3%, and Australian at 15.8%, which is below the territory average of 23.0%.
Significant differences are also present in other ethnic backgrounds: Korean ancestry is higher at 1.5% of Belconnen (compared to 0.6% regionally), Chinese is represented at 12.2% (compared to 4.2%), and Spanish is recorded at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Belconnen is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 54.0% 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 31, the population of the suburb of Belconnen is younger than the territory median of 35 and also lower than the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Belconnen features a larger proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (36.1%) but has a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (4.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 14.2% to 15.0%.
In contrast, the cohort aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 37.8% to 36.1%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate notable changes in the age distribution of the suburb of Belconnen, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 1,196 people (35%) from 3,462 to 4,659.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Belconnen
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 23 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 Aug 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 — 249 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,502 at the 2021 Census → 9,592 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 (SAL80024). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.