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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 79% of areas nationally. 489 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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According to evaluations of broader regional ABS population releases alongside newly validated addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Belconnen has an estimated count of approximately 9,592 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,090 people (12.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 8,502 people were counted. This demographic shift has been established from the 9,592 resident total determined by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP release and factoring in 489 validated new addresses following the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Belconnen registers a density of 2,165 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the benchmark across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
With an expansion of 12.8% post-2021 census, the locality outperformed both the state and the wider SA3 area (4.2%), positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. Incoming overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 78.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year have been utilized by AreaSearch across each SA2 area, while ACT Government SA2 projections (2022 base) provide age-cohort trajectories for years post-2032 and uncovered locations. In the suburb of Belconnen, forward-looking population estimates point toward exceptional demographic expansion within the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Aggregated SA2-level figures forecast an influx of 4,484 persons to 2041, culminating in an overall 16-year increase of 46.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 294 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 420, 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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Building approval records from the ABS examined by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries show that Belconnen averages roughly 209 residential approvals annually, totaling 1,049 approved dwellings over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 420 approved during FY-25 to date. Because only 0.8 new residents on average entered the area per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume is running alongside or ahead of local absorption, broadening purchasing opportunities and building absorption capacity for gains beyond current projections. These new dwellings carry an average construction cost of $298,000, aligning with regional standards, while non-residential activity remains vigorous with $39.2 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year.
Per capita dwelling approvals in Belconnen exceed the Australian Capital Territory level by 402.0%, affording prospective buyers substantial market options. This residential pipeline significantly outpaces the national baseline, demonstrating strong developer commitment. Recent construction has centered exclusively on medium and high-density formats, which creates accessible entry price brackets well suited to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. With roughly 23 people per approval, Belconnen exhibits the characteristics of an expanding urban centre. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Belconnen is projected to add 4,484 residents through to 2041. Sustained construction at current levels will allow local housing supply to adequately satisfy demographic demand, fostering advantageous market conditions for purchasers and enabling population expansion to surpass baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Belconnen, worth an estimated $5.56 billion. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.1 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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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development and economic activity. Within Belconnen, AreaSearch has catalogued 32 projects expected to influence the district. Major developments include Belconnen Central by JW Land, University of Canberra Sports Precinct, Belconnen Renewable Energy Microgrid, and Ethos by Per Se Developments, with primary ventures highlighted below.
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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 Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
6,265 residents of Belconnen are employed, from a labour force of 6,599. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 75.4%. 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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The local labour market in Belconnen is characterized by an educated workforce and strong professional services engagement, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.1% and steady workforce conditions over the prior year per AreaSearch statistical area modeling. Employed residents numbered 6,265 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 1.0% higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 75.4%, compared with 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory. Only 9.5% of working residents reported working from home at the Census, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions must be noted.
Resident workers are primarily concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. Belconnen exhibits pronounced sector concentration in accommodation & food, where its share of employment reaches 1.9 times the broader region. By contrast, public administration & safety represents 22.1% of local employment compared to the regional benchmark of 30.4%. With 1.7 workers for every resident as at the Census, the precinct serves as an employment center that imports labour and supports more positions than resident workers. Across the preceding 12-month period, ABS and SALM statistical data analyzed by AreaSearch indicate that a 1.1% increase in the labour force combined with a 0.3% drop in employment lifted the local jobless rate by 1.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Australian Capital Territory recorded a 0.3% gain in employment and a 1.1% rise in the labour force, corresponding to a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour demand can be evaluated through national employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26, which project five- and ten-year expansions of 6.6% and 13.7% nationally across varied sectors. Applied to Belconnen's industry baseline, this simple weighting extrapolation indicates potential workforce gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, without incorporating localized population forecasts.
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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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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the suburb of Belconnen generate a median income of $56,432 and an average of $68,151, aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks but trailing the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 stand at $62,324 (median) and $75,266 (average). Individual weekly earnings place at the 79th percentile ($1,009 weekly) according to Census metrics, whereas household income settles at the 51st percentile.
In terms of distribution, 43.5% of the local population (4,172 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, matching regional distributions where 34.3% occupy this range. Housing costs place notable pressure on budgets, with 79.6% of income remaining uncommitted (47th percentile), while the area sits in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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Residential housing in Belconnen at the latest Census was composed almost entirely of attached and multi-unit formats, with separate houses accounting for 0.5% and other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) representing 99.5%, in stark contrast to the Australian Capital Territory profile of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Belconnen was 11.8%, trailing the broader territory, while mortgaged properties accounted for 22.0% and rental accommodation comprised 66.2%. Typical housing costs included a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, well below the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of $2,080, and a median weekly rent of $430, below the territory figure of $450.
On a national basis, Belconnen mortgage obligations are significantly less than the $1,863 Australian standard, whereas weekly rent exceeds the $375 national average.
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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Family arrangements represent the majority of local living structures at 51.0%, comprising couples without children (32.6%), couples with children (10.6%), and single parent families (6.1%). The remaining 49.0% consists of non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 39.3% and group households making up 9.7%. Belconnen records an average household occupancy of 1.9 people, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark 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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Attainment levels among Belconnen residents outpace regional and national baselines, with 59.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, compared to 43.8% in SA3 area and 30.4% in Australia. This high concentration of tertiary-educated residents provides a solid foundation for skilled employment. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 32.8%, postgraduate credentials account for 22.3%, and graduate diplomas represent 4.1%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 18.7% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (9.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.0%). Active participation in study is substantial across Belconnen, with 33.2% of the population engaged in an educational course.
Tertiary studies account for the largest share at 19.1%, followed by 3.3% in primary education and 1.9% enrolled in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Belconnen reaches 37 stops on 119 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 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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Belconnen is served by 37 public transport stops across bus and train networks, with 119 routes delivering 5,368 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Network coverage provides convenient connectivity, placing residents an average of 257 meters from their closest transit stop. With the area functioning largely as a commuter origin, outbound private vehicle travel is the primary transit choice at 62%, while 21% use buses and 12% commute on foot. Average private motor vehicle ownership sits at 0.5 per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 9.5% of working locals operated from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit schedules across all servicing routes provide an average of 766 trips per day, which corresponds to roughly 145 trips each week per active stop.
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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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Public health indicators in Belconnen track closely alongside nationwide standards based on AreaSearch evaluations of general condition incidence and mortality statistics. Overall chronic ailment rates align with standard levels, though elevated rates appear within older demographics, while private health insurance adoption is relatively solid at approximately 54% of the population (~5,191 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions (10.1%) and asthma (6.9%) represent the two most commonly diagnosed medical ailments among residents, while 75.2% of the local population reported no chronic conditions, outperforming the Australian Capital Territory level of 70.2%.
Working-age individuals demonstrate strong health profiles with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 9.4% of the community (901 people), below the territory level of 14.2%, though senior age brackets experience greater health vulnerabilities relative to national standards.
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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Cultural diversity in Belconnen is among the highest in Australia, with 52.7% of residents born abroad and 48.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most commonly observed religion, practiced by 28.2% of residents. The suburb also demonstrates a prominent Hindu population, representing 10.7% of the community compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. When assessing parental country of birth, the three most prevalent ancestry groups in Belconnen are Other at 19.7% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 12.2%), English at 17.6% (trailing the regional figure of 23.3%), and Australian at 15.8% (below the regional level of 23.0%).
Other notable demographic variations include Chinese heritage at 12.2% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Korean at 1.5% (against 0.6%), and Spanish at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Belconnen is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 55.4% 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 demographic profile in Belconnen is heavily weighted toward young independent adults. Estimated figures updated to August 2026 indicate that 50.3% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 32.8% across Australian Capital Territory, while mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64) make up 11.6% against a regional baseline of 21.5%. The estimated median age sits at 30, matching the 2021 Census figure, which is 5 years younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and well below the Australian median of 38 at that same Census.
Young to middle aged adults experienced the most noticeable post-Census reduction, moving from 52.0% to 50.3%. Looking toward 2041, the largest absolute numerical growth is projected among young to middle aged adults with an increase of 1,953 residents (40%) to 6,778, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will expand at the fastest relative rate, rising 80% to 1,625 residents.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 489 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 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.