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Blair Athol (SA) has an estimated 5,458 residents, up from 5,274 at the 2021 Census — a change of 184 people, or 3.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 2,785 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 ABS demographics data for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Blair Athol (SA) has a population projected at approximately 5,458 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 184 people (3.5%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 5,274 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 5,433, computed by AreaSearch via analysis of the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 and 96 validated new addresses registered after the Census date.
Such population figures represent a density ratio of 2,784 persons per square kilometer, which is in the highest quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Blair Athol (SA) has shown strong growth indicators with a 1.4% compound annual growth rate, exceeding Greater Adelaide. The regional population expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 80.0% of the total demographic growth over recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, or for any periods beyond 2032, regional and LGA age-based projections released by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 numbers) are applied, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, population growth is projected to exceed the national median for statistical areas, with this location anticipated to gain 965 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 17.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
503 new dwellings have been approved in Blair Athol (SA) over the past five years, an average of 100 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area statistics, development approval has been granted for approximately 100 dwellings annually in Blair Athol, summing to an estimated 503 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, 27 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling built during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new completions is matching or exceeding demand, providing purchasers with greater options and supporting population growth that could surpass standard projections, with new homes constructed at an average value of $351,000—somewhat above regional averages—indicating a focus on high-quality projects.
Furthermore, $53.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to high levels of local business investment. Compared with Greater Adelaide, Blair Athol exhibits 121.0% higher construction activity on a per-person basis, offering home buyers a broader selection of properties. This volume of activity ranks well above the national average, showcasing substantial developer interest in the region. The building profile comprises 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% attached dwellings, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density options that provide choices across various price points, from standard family residences to cheaper compact options. Having approximately 61 people per dwelling approval, the area displays attributes typical of a low density environment. Future forecasts indicate that Blair Athol will add 940 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is projected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to exceed current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blair Athol (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Blair Athol (SA). A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $816 million. 6 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to influence the area. Key works include The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, Prospect Corner, and Enfield Community & Recreation Centre, with the details below showing the most relevant items.
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The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate
Master-planned residential community by AVJennings (now part of AVID Property Group) delivering over 300 homes including townhouses and apartments across multiple stages, with parks, pathways and direct connection to the Enfield Community Centre in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Enfield Community Centre
Enfield Community Centre is an active and inclusive facility in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield featuring a hall, stadium, meeting rooms, fitness classes, and playgroups. Opened in 1998, it serves as a key hub catering to diverse local residents and social groups.
Prospect Corner
A 2.36-hectare master-planned community delivering 208 new homes, including 108 multi-storey townhouses and 100 affordable rental apartments. It aims for a minimum of 55% affordable housing. Features extensive tree planting, a community garden, barbecue facilities, an outdoor gym, and a nature play area. Located seven kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, at the intersection of Churchill and Regency Roads. Expected completion in 2028.
Prospect Corner
Prospect Corner is a Renewal SA masterplanned housing development on the former Kaufland site at 250B Churchill Road, Prospect. The 2.36 ha community will deliver 208 homes, including 108 architect-designed townhouses and two apartment buildings with 100 affordable rental apartments. Civil works and the central reserves were completed in late 2025, first residents have moved in, the first apartment building was completed in Q4 2025, the second apartment building was targeting completion in April 2026, and townhouse delivery continues toward overall completion in 2028.The project includes at least 55% affordable housing, Payinthi Reserve, Parkana Reserve, a community garden, BBQ facilities, outdoor gym, nature play, tree planting, and direct access to Islington Railway Station.
414-418 Prospect Road, Kilburn Development
43-apartment residential development featuring modern design and amenities in the growing Kilburn area, with completion expected in 2025. Two-storey low-rise development.
Enfield Memorial Park - Evergreen Community Precinct & Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Enfield Memorial Park anchored by the $25 million Evergreen Community Precinct, a multi-function building designed by Walter Brooke & Associates featuring function spaces, reflection rooms, retail outlets and a cafe. The new crematorium meets European environmental standards, reducing emissions by up to 90%. The precinct opened in 2023 and won multiple AIA SA Chapter architecture awards. Ongoing works include new interment areas, a Mausoleum Precinct expansion, and landscaping upgrades across the 50-year masterplan for South Australia's largest inner-northern open green space.
Prospect 1838
A residential development of 180 new homes, including a mix of townhouses and villas. The project focuses on modern, architecturally designed homes with a strong connection to the local heritage and community. Located in the inner-city suburb of Prospect, just 5km from Adelaide CBD, this development offers quality built 2, 3 & 4 bedroom terraces and 1-2 bedroom apartments within a thriving small suburb.
212 Churchill Road Mixed-Use Development
Proposed demolition of existing buildings and construction of a five-storey mixed-use residential flat building including a ground-floor laundrette, 21 apartments (studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom), on-site car parking, balconies, landscaping, and a rooftop garden. The application was refused planning consent on March 26, 2025, due to concerns over design quality, setbacks, landscaping, and waste management.
2,519 residents of Blair Athol (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,711. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,581, about 84% 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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The local workforce is characterized by strong educational credentials, broad industry representation, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area figures. As of March 2026, there are 2,519 residents in employment, while the unemployment rate is 3.3% higher than the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, showing potential for improvement, and workforce participation remains low (60.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%). Census responses indicate that a low 8.2% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions must be kept in mind. Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The workforce displays a high concentration in construction, with an employment share that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 7.2% of the local workforce, which is below the 9.3% recorded across Greater Adelaide. The area is mostly residential and appears to have a limited number of local jobs, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader statistical regions, the labour force shrank by 1.6% and total employment fell by 3.0% during the year leading to March 2026, leading to a rise in unemployment of 1.3 percentage points. This differs from Greater Adelaide, which saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future employment demand in Blair Athol. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate growth trends. Though national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto Blair Athol's employment structure suggests local jobs will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blair Athol (SA) is $1,459 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $640 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,825 a year against an average of $52,875. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Blair Athol has income levels that are below the national average based on the latest financial year 2023 ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch. In the suburb of Blair Athol, the median income for taxpayers is $46,825 and the average stands at $52,875, compared to Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, contemporary values would be roughly $51,587 (median) and $58,252 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records household incomes at the 33rd percentile ($1,459 weekly) and personal incomes at the 17th percentile.
The largest demographic band consists of 33.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,833 residents), aligning with metropolitan trends where 31.8% are in this category. Affordability pressures are high, with only 81.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 30th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blair Athol (SA) had 1,774 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 6% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $321 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Blair Athol was composed of 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing types), compared to the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Adelaide metro level, standing at 21.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (31.9%) or rented (46.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Adelaide metro average at $1,600, whereas the median weekly rent was $321, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,562 and $320.
On a national scale, Blair Athol's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blair Athol (SA) counted 1,774 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 65.1%, including 30.4% couples with children, 19.4% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 34.9%, consisting of lone person households at 24.9% and group households at 10.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Blair Athol (SA) hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 687 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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 region features a distinct academic profile, with university qualification levels (28.3% of residents aged 15+) higher than the SA4 average of 19.8%, showing a strong focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (18.6%). The level of educational enrollment is high, with 34.3% of the population currently studying in formal settings. This includes 9.3% in primary schools, 7.8% in tertiary institutions, and 7.5% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blair Athol (SA) reaches 18 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of public transit options indicates that 18 stops operate within the suburb of Blair Athol (SA), featuring a combination of bus services. These stops are served by 25 different routes, which provide a total of 1,951 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is categorized as good, with residents living an average of 229 meters from their nearest transit point. Being a residential area, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the main choice of transit at 86%, and buses used by 9%. Dwellings have an average of 1.3 vehicles.
A relatively low 8.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings). The average frequency of transit service is 278 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to roughly 108 weekly trips at each transport stop.
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75.1% of residents in Blair Athol (SA) report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to below-average standards in Blair Athol, according to AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common conditions among the broader public being relatively standard, though higher than the national average for older age groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~2,616 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.1 and 6.1% of residents, while 75.1% reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
Residents under 65 show better than average health outcomes. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 10.9% of the population (594 people), below the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for these older residents show some issues, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.7% of Blair Athol (SA) residents were born overseas and 57.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (14.8%) and Australian (14.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Blair Athol ranks as one of the most culturally diverse communities in Australia, with 50.7% of the population born outside the country and 57.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 31.4% of the population. The most significant divergence from regional averages is in Islam, which is practiced by 26.4% of residents, much higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Blair Athol are Other, representing 30.5% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 9.7%), English, representing 14.8% of the population (considerably below the regional average of 27.8%), and Australian, representing 14.4% of the population (considerably below the regional average of 22.8%).
Significant variations are also seen in other backgrounds: Vietnamese heritage is highly represented at 4.5% of Blair Athol (compared to 1.2% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%), and Serbian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blair Athol (SA) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 36.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 32 years in the suburb of Blair Athol (SA) is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the Australian average of 38 years. Compared with Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Blair Athol (SA) has a high proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (22.0%) but fewer residents aged 75 - 84 (3.2%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is well above the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.3% to 14.9%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 31%, adding 184 residents to reach 785.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blair Athol (SA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 96 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,274 at the 2021 Census → 5,458 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 (SAL40120). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.