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Black Forest has an estimated 2,014 residents, up from 1,982 at the 2021 Census — a change of 32 people, or 1.6%. That puts 2,919 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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Drawing on ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, Black Forest is calculated to house approximately 2,014 people as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 32 residents (1.6%) from the 1,982 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident population of 2,012, which AreaSearch determined from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, supplemented by 8 validated new addresses established since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,918 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian settings analyzed by AreaSearch.
Recent population increases were overwhelmingly driven by international migration, which accounted for roughly 99.0% of all demographic gains. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2, which use 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 details are unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, the 2023 state government projections for regional and LGA boundaries by age group (based on 2021 statistics) are applied, utilizing a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA growth estimates to the SA2 level. Anticipated growth trends indicate that the community will experience population gains slightly under the national median, with aggregated SA2 models predicting an increase of 95 residents by 2041, which translates to a total expansion of 4.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
37 new dwellings have been approved in Black Forest over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, broadly in line with 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 evaluations of ABS building permits distributed from statistical data, Black Forest has maintained an annual average of approximately 7 residential approvals, with a total of 37 properties authorized over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 6 recorded during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.1 people migrated to the area for every finished home over the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming residential supply is meeting or outstripping local demand, ensuring buyers have choices and allowing for growth beyond current projections, while new properties average a construction cost of $576,000, indicating that developers are focusing on higher-end projects for the premium market.
Commercial permits valued at $3.2 million were registered during the current financial year, highlighting the primarily residential nature of the suburb. Black Forest features residential building activity that is somewhat high relative to Greater Adelaide, tracking 19.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while supporting local real estate values, even though construction volumes have slowed down lately. The building mix consists of 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% attached designs, with a rising volume of townhouses and apartments offering varied price brackets ranging from family residences to affordable, smaller alternatives. Tracking at approximately 1004 residents for each approved permit, Black Forest represents a settled, fully developed neighborhood. Demographic predictions show that Black Forest is set to add 93 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing is expected to comfortably accommodate demand, creating advantageous options for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses standard forecasts.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Black Forest. 3 are already under construction. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development schemes are primary drivers of neighborhood performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Notable regional projects include Tram Grade Separation Projects, Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation, North South Corridor, and SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, with the following list detailing those of closest relevance.
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Forestville Reserve Archway Upgrades (Mike Turtur Bikeway Upgrade)
Upgrades to the heritage-listed Forestville Reserve Archways and related infrastructure to improve safety and amenity for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Mike Turtur Bikeway and Marino Rocks Greenway improvements. The project includes widening two archways under the tram overpass from 1.8m to 5m, realigning and widening the Shared Use Path over Brownhill Creek to 3.5m, installing a new pedestrian path with safety railing, refreshing the existing subway and ramps (lighting, safety mirrors, CCTV, drainage, non-slip surface, re-painting).Major works started June 30, 2025, with completion by March 2026. The original plan for a bikeway overpass was put on hold due to community concerns about tree impacts.
The Locale (Forestville Project)
A $250 million mixed-use development transforming the 3.6-hectare former Le Cornu site into a vibrant community. It includes a Market Square with supermarket and specialty retail, open-air cafes, eateries, an Urban Green School, rooftop Urban Farm, short-stay accommodation, approximately 219 high-quality apartments, and 71 terrace homes. The project aims to create a new heart for Adelaide's south-west, fostering residential, retail, hospitality, education, commercial, and tourism sectors. Stage 1 construction is expected to begin in 2024, with first residents moving in late 2025, Market Square opening late 2026, and full project completion anticipated by 2029.
Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line)
Removal of the Glenelg tram line level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, by constructing a tram overpass across both roads to reduce congestion and improve safety and travel times. This project is part of the larger effort to create a non-stop South Road. The project will also include a new tram stop, an elevated Mike Turtur Bikeway, and revitalized open space.
Wayville Reserve Upgrade
The Wayville Reserve, including the playspace, will be upgraded as part of the Council's program to revitalise community open spaces. The project is separated into stages due to the Brown Hill - Keswick Creek upgrade work. Stage 1 will focus on the play area, featuring improved sightlines and entrances with custom park signage, a wider range of new play equipment for various ages and play types with new softfall, and new seating under shade trees for relaxation and socializing.Open lawn areas will remain for active uses, framed by garden beds, and planting near the creek will include wetland plants to enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity, as well as filter stormwater runoff. The existing path network will be repaved for improved accessibility.
Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation
The revitalisation of Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct will create a modern, safe and inclusive space that fosters local sport, community wellbeing, youth development, and honours the service and spirit of the local community.
Fig Tree Terraces
A residential development in Melrose Park delivering 36 new homes, including 21 homes sold off the plan and 15 social housing apartments. The project is located in a leafy neighbourhood, offering walkability to key amenities such as shops and transport. It contributes to housing supply in the Adelaide South Growth Areas.
River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D) - South Road Resurfacing Works
Resurfacing works on a 3km section of South Road between Glengarry Avenue, Glandore, and Bennet Avenue, Melrose Park, delivering a smoother and safer ride for motorists. Further works were undertaken from Daws Road to Lloyd Street, St Marys. These works involve removing the existing pavement and replacing it with asphalt to ensure long-term safety and integrity. This is part of a package of 13 infrastructure upgrades designed to support and complement the revitalised T2D Project.
State Basketball Centre Development
The State Basketball Centre is an extension to the Wayville Sports Centre at the Adelaide Showground, Wayville, funded by a $15.8 million State Government investment. It serves as the home for Basketball SA, SA Country Basketball, SA Wheelchair Basketball, and SA Church Basketball, and is the training base for the Adelaide Lightning. The development added four new courts, including an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Level 1 rated show court, bringing the total to seven basketball courts.The facility caters to community through to high-performance basketball, accommodating local, district, state, and national league teams.
1,155 residents of Black Forest are employed, from a labour force of 1,191. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,572, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Black Forest features an exceptionally educated workforce with a heavy concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, and a 3.7% rise in estimated jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional data. By March 2026, there were 1,155 employed inhabitants, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.8% below the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, alongside a typical participation rate of 69.2% compared to the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census figures showed that a moderate 13.5% of workers operated from home, though this period may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The main employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The neighborhood shows a highly concentrated share of professional & technical roles, measuring 1.5 times the wider metropolitan average. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents only 2.2% of local workers compared to the metropolitan rate of 4.3%. The highly residential layout of the neighborhood leads to limited local job opportunities, as demonstrated by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding regions, the 12-month timeframe saw job numbers grow by 3.7% alongside a 3.7% expansion in the labor force, maintaining a stable unemployment level. Meanwhile, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% increase in employment, a 4.0% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Black Forest. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce suggests employment in Black Forest could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, noting this is a weighted extrapolation for illustration that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Black Forest is $1,664 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $894 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,013 a year against an average of $78,867. The average runs 46% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch compilation of ATO postal data released for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Black Forest recorded a median income of $54,013 and an average income of $78,867. These figures represent strong positions nationally and compare to $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, these metrics are estimated to have reached approximately $59,506 for the median and $86,888 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal earnings at the 66th percentile ($894 per week), with household earnings at the 45th percentile.
Income brackets show 31.0% of the population (624 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend where 31.8% fall in this bracket. Home budgets are sustainable with 86.9% of income retained, although disposable earnings are below average at the 49th percentile and the local SEIFA income rank is in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Black Forest had 850 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 32% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing landscape in Black Forest at the time of the latest Census consisted of 59.3% standalone houses and 40.7% other housing formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the wider metropolitan split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other formats. Home ownership rates in Black Forest exceeded metropolitan averages at 34.3%, with remaining homes occupied by mortgage holders (25.6%) or tenants (40.1%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,733 was notably higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent stood at $290, compared to the regional figure of $320.
Across Australia, home loan payments in Black Forest are below the national median of $1,863, and rental rates are considerably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Black Forest counted 850 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 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 homes at 62.6%, consisting of 26.0% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 8.5% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 37.4%, with single-person homes at 32.0% and shared households at 5.1%. The average household occupancy of 2.3 people is smaller than the wider regional average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.8% of adults in Black Forest hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 14.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 440 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of academic qualification in Black Forest is significantly higher than regional averages, with 45.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% across Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate study at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 6.0%. Vocational training is held by 23.7% of the population aged 15+ years, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 14.7%. Enrolment rates in education are high, with 27.2% of the local population currently engaged in study.
This includes 8.0% studying at tertiary institutions, 7.6% attending primary schools, and 6.0% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Black Forest reaches 9 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 9 active stops within Black Forest, featuring a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are connected to 14 separate routes, providing a total of 1,229 passenger services weekly. Local transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 202 meters from their closest stop. As a predominantly residential neighborhood, most locals travel outward to work, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 75%, followed by trains at 6% and bicycles at 4%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per home, which is below the metropolitan standard.
Roughly 13.5% of workers perform their duties from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting pandemic restrictions). Average daily services stand at 175 trips across all transit paths, representing approximately 136 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.1% of residents in Black Forest report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Black Forest features strong health profiles based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with low rates of common illnesses observed in both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very high rate of private health insurance held by approximately 58% of the population (~1,170 people). This compares to 52.7% throughout Greater Adelaide. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.3% and 8.2% of residents respectively, while 70.1% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health indicators for the working-age population align with typical patterns.
The suburb contains 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (402 people), with senior health metrics scoring above average and national standings aligning with general community benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Black Forest residents were born overseas and 21.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.0%) and Australian (22.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Black Forest shows a higher level of cultural diversity than most benchmarked locations, with 25.9% of the population born outside Australia and 21.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 39.1% of residents. The most notable religious variance is in Hinduism, which represents 4.9% of the local population compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds representing parents' country of birth, the three most common heritages in Black Forest are English at 26.0%, Australian at 22.7%, and Other at 10.7%. Specific ethnic representations show distinct variations: Greek ancestry is highly represented at 4.3% of Black Forest (compared to 2.0% across the region), German at 5.8% (compared to 5.1%), and Polish at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Black Forest is 39. 30.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Black Forest is 39 years, matching the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and closely aligning with the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan benchmarks, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.9%, while the 35 - 44 bracket is lower at 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.1% to 7.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.1% to 13.3%, whereas the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.9%.
Future age projections indicate notable changes by 2041, with the 75 to 84 group set to grow the fastest at 24%, adding 35 people to reach 185. Demographic aging is evident as residents aged 65 and over account for 63% of the projected growth, while declines are expected in the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Black Forest
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,982 at the 2021 Census → 2,014 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 (SAL40111). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.