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Bowden has an estimated 2,314 residents, up from 1,808 at the 2021 Census — a change of 506 people, or 28.0%. Growth has averaged 6.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 205 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 6,254 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Bowden's population is estimated at around 2,314 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 506 people (28.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,808 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,309, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 205 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,254 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource.
Bowden's 28.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.5%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this information or for dates after 2032, calculations incorporate the 2023 age-specific projections for regions and LGAs from the SA State Government (originating from 2021 records), adjusted by aggregating population expansion from the LGA level to SA2 boundaries via a weighted method. Looking forward to future demographic shifts, a major upward movement in population is predicted within the top twenty-five percent of statistical zones nationwide. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate the suburb of Bowden is set to gain 584 residents by 2041, representing a 25.0% cumulative rise over the 16 years.
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256 new dwellings have been approved in Bowden over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 81, 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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Based on building approval figures from the ABS distributed down to local levels, an annual average of about 51 residential approvals was logged in the suburb of Bowden, representing some 256 new dwellings throughout the prior 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 75 approvals have been registered. Reflecting strong underlying demand that shores up real estate values, each built dwelling yielded an average increase of 2.5 new residents per annum during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25. These new properties carry an average construction value of $404,000, which highlights that builders are prioritizing upmarket options in the premium sector.
Conversely, commercial approvals for this financial year stand at $3.0 million, pointing to a quiet period for non-residential building projects. Per capita building approvals in the suburb of Bowden are 200.0% higher than the wider Greater Adelaide region, expanding choice for potential purchasers. This rate also far outstrips the national average, showcasing robust developer optimism in the area. The mix of new construction consists of 16.0% detached homes alongside 84.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This high proportion of high-density housing provides more accessible price points for buyers and draws interest from investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. Additionally, with roughly 28 individuals for each approved dwelling, the suburb of Bowden displays key markers of a high-growth zone. According to demographic projections, the suburb of Bowden is set to add 579 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimates compiled by AreaSearch. Current volumes of home building indicate that the incoming housing stock will sufficiently satisfy this projected demand, which creates advantageous buying conditions while leaving room for growth to run ahead of official forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bowden, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.87 billion. 15 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 construction, and zoning updates are among the most significant drivers of neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects likely to influence the immediate area. Key developments of note include the Bowden Final Development Parcels, the Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), ARC Bowden, and Uniting on Hawker, with the most relevant initiatives listed in detail below.
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Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden)
South Australia's first institutional build-to-rent community developed by Sentinel Australia. The 12-storey plus mezzanine development features 240 rental apartments (studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed) with pet-friendly amenities, SOHO spaces, swimming pool, fitness centre, resident lounge, BBQ areas, podium green terraces, and ground-floor retail. Managed under Sentinel's Kinleaf property management brand.
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades
Upgrades and refurbishments at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, a private hospital providing surgical services, cancer care, maternity and birthing suites, intensive care, paediatrics, rehabilitation and palliative care. Current Calvary information refers to upgraded and refurbished hospital facilities, including a fully refurbished procedure suite and day surgery unit with three procedure rooms and seven theatres.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment
A $45 million SA Government redevelopment of the North Adelaide Public Golf Course into a world-class public golf and recreation precinct, and the exclusive home of LIV Golf in Australia through 2031. Designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, the project delivers a new 18-hole Championship Course, driving range, mini golf course and executive short course, with expanded walking and riding trails. The SA Government passed the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 to take control of the site from the City of Adelaide.Works formally commenced April 27 2026, with the south course being upgraded first. The original City of Adelaide and Commercial & General Links Precinct mixed-use masterplan (residential, aged care, hotel) has been superseded by this state-led initiative.
Uniting on Hawker
A development in Bowden featuring a mix of market sales, public housing, and affordable rentals, with the social housing component targeting women aged 55 and over who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It includes $7 million in Federal Social Housing Accelerator funding.
Uniting on Second
An eight-storey affordable housing development with 70 apartments, including affordable rentals and sales, catering to essential workers, first home buyers, small families, individuals, and downsizers. Features include a five-star green star rating, rooftop solar array, all electric systems, four specialist disability apartments, ground floor bike storage, communal workshop area, community space on each level, and a communal rooftop garden. Affordable rentals are leased at less than 75% of the market rate, and sales are offered through the HomeSeekerSA program.
New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
Bowden Final Development Parcels
The final two development-ready land parcels within Renewal SA's award-winning Bowden urban renewal precinct, 2.5 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. Lot 43 (1,049 square metres) fronts Park Terrace and Lot 2002 (2,070 square metres) overlooks Bowden Park on Gibson Street. Both lots are zoned for residential, commercial and retail use with a minimum 15 per cent affordable housing requirement. An Expression of Interest process closed in late 2024, with Lot 2002 sold and Lot 43 under negotiation as of mid-2025.The broader precinct has more than $350 million in active private construction across six projects due for completion in 2026, including the 145-apartment ARC Bowden tower, the 240-apartment Sentinel build-to-rent project, and the Muse mixed-use development.
Third Street Bowden
A 12-storey residential building designed by ARM, featuring 95% affordable rental apartments (studio, one-and-two-bedroom), specialist disability accommodation, a public multideck car park for 221 cars with art gallery features, reconstruction of Field Lane as a pedestrian route, up to four ground floor retail/commercial spaces, a seventh-floor private garden terrace, and an all-electric design with a 5 Star Green Star Buildings rating, 12 electric vehicle charging stations, and solar arrays. The project includes opportunities for Kaurna storytelling and female workforce participation.
1,803 residents of Bowden are employed, from a labour force of 1,845. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 85.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,485, about 64% 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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Bowden boasts a workforce with high educational credentials, a prominent concentration of professional service workers, a minimal unemployment rate of 2.3%, and an estimated 11.6% rise in total employment over the prior year, according to aggregated district data. In March 2026, 1,803 local citizens were employed, the unemployment rate sat 1.6% below the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, and labor force participation stood exceptionally high at 85.3% compared with Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census figures indicate a modest 14.1% of working locals operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services. The workforce shows a notable concentration in public administration & safety, where the employment proportion is 2.0 times the broader metropolitan average. By contrast, the construction sector accounts for only 3.3% of jobs, which is lower than the 8.7% average for Greater Adelaide. The residential character of the neighborhood is reflected in a low level of local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against those employed locally during the Census. According to an AreaSearch evaluation combining SALM and ABS figures, which were compiled from wider statistical regions, employment rose by 11.6% and the labour force grew by 10.6% within the twelve months leading to March 2026, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. By comparison, the Greater Adelaide region recorded a 4.2% increase in employment alongside a 4.0% expansion in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment projections in May-25 that provide additional context regarding anticipated future job demand in Bowden. These forecasts span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with Bowden's current employment composition to project future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Bowden's existing employment structure, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Bowden is $1,628 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,056 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,535 a year against an average of $82,522. 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 the most recent ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Bowden reported a median income of $70,535 and an average income of $82,522. These figures are very high on a national scale, especially when contrasted against Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $77,708 and an average of $90,914 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census highlights that individual earnings are high, placing at the 83rd percentile nationally with a weekly figure of $1,056, whereas household incomes reside at the lower 43rd percentile.
Looking at income distributions, the largest segment comprises 38.0% of the local population (879 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 31.8% fall into this bracket. Housing costs present a heavy burden, with residents retaining only 79.7% of their income, which sits at the 39th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bowden had 928 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 63% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,560 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. 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 mix of housing in the suburb of Bowden at the time of the latest Census consisted of 14.2% detached houses and 85.7% other structures such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, differing from the wider Adelaide metro footprint which had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The level of home ownership stood at 13.2%, which is lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (28.0%) or renting (58.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,560, slightly lower than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, while the median weekly rental cost was $390 compared to the Adelaide metro benchmark of $320.
Nationally, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bowden counted 928 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,188 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 10% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 44.5% of all households, consisting of 10.1% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 6.1% single parents. The remaining 55.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 45.0% and shared group households making up 10.4% of the total. At 1.8 people, the median size of a household is smaller than the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.6% of adults in Bowden hold a university qualification, including 35.0% with a bachelor degree and 13.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The standard of education in the suburb of Bowden is significantly higher than regional averages, with 52.6% of residents aged 15 and older possessing a university qualification, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.8% in the SA3 area. This pronounced education gap positions local residents well for professional and knowledge-based career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and vocational streams represent 24.5% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificate level studies at 13.5%.
Enrolment in education is notably high, with 29.4% of the population participating in formal study. This cohort includes 17.8% attending higher education institutions, 4.5% enrolled in primary schools, and 2.6% undertaking secondary school education.
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Public transport options include 3 active stops within the suburb of Bowden, offering a combination of train and bus connections. These stops are served by 8 separate routes that combine to deliver 973 passenger journeys each week. Local transport links are highly rated, with residents living an average of 182 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the neighborhood, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 64%, followed by buses at 6% and bicycles at 5%. Registered vehicles average 0.5 per dwelling, which is below the wider metropolitan average.
Additionally, 14.1% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 139 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 324 weekly departures from each transport stop.
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72.2% of residents in Bowden report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the occurrence of long-term conditions, the suburb of Bowden exhibits positive health profiles, with low rates of common illnesses across both younger and older generations. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 60% of the local population (1,378 people), compared to the 52.7% average recorded across Greater Adelaide. Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most frequent medical issues in the locality, affecting 11.8% and 7.6% of citizens respectively. Conversely, 72.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, higher than the 67.9% average in Greater Adelaide.
Working-age citizens show a higher rate of chronic health problems than the average. Residents aged 65 and older account for 11.1% of the population (256 people), below the Greater Adelaide level of 19.2%. Senior residents show very positive health profiles, with national comparative metrics ranking higher than those for the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.2% of Bowden residents were born overseas and 24.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.8%) and Australian (18.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bowden exhibits higher cultural diversity than most property markets, with 24.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 34.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 27.0% of the population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Islam, which represents 3.2% of the local population, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups represented are English at 25.8%, Australian at 18.8%, and Other at 11.6%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Korean background is overrepresented at 1.1% of Bowden (compared to 0.3% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and Croatian at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bowden is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 47.5% 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 makes the suburb of Bowden considerably younger than the Greater Adelaide average of 39, and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, there is a high proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (33.2%) and a low proportion aged 5 - 14 (3.8%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 14.4% to 15.5% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 16.2% to 14.3%.
Projections for 2041 point to shifts in local age profiles, with the 25 to 34 group projected to expand by 20%, adding 152 residents to reach 921.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bowden
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 205 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,808 at the 2021 Census → 2,314 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 (SAL40146). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.