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Charnwood has an estimated 3,078 residents. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 88% of areas nationally. That puts 1,655 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 demographic assessments from the ABS for the wider region and verified addresses via AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Charnwood has an estimated population of 3,078 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 23 people (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,055 residents. The revised figure of 3,078 was calculated by AreaSearch through analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 2 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,654 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed in locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of this population growth was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 64.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for SA2 regions. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, growth patterns are drawn from ACT Government SA2 projections using a 2022 base year. Future demographic forecasts utilizing this approach suggest a downward trend for the suburb of Charnwood, with the population projected to contract by 41 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is predicted within particular age brackets, led by residents aged 85 and over, whose numbers are expected to rise by 36 people. Specific details regarding age cohorts can be found in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Analysis of building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Charnwood averages approximately 3 residential approvals per year, with a total of 15 homes approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and none registered during FY-26. Because an average of 5.1 new residents per completed dwelling arrived annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance typically triggers price rises and intensifies buyer rivalry. Approved new dwellings carry a mean building cost of $167,000, which is under the regional standard and indicates options that are more budget-friendly.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $876,000 were logged in the current financial year, highlighting a focus that is mostly residential. Compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory, residential construction activity in the suburb of Charnwood is very low, tracking at 83.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new stock generally supports demand and prices for pre-existing properties, although building volume has gained momentum in recent times. The construction rate is similarly below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature state of the suburb and hinting at planning constraints. Standalone houses make up 33.0% of new residential approvals, while medium and high-density formats comprise 67.0%. This shift toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points suitable for investors, first-time buyers, and downsizers, representing a clear departure from the current housing stock where houses comprise 87.0% of dwellings. This change underscores a decline in vacant developable land alongside evolving preferences for diverse and affordable housing. With approximately 678 people per approved dwelling, the market shows established characteristics. Faced with stable or shrinking population projections, the suburb of Charnwood might experience reduced pressure on its housing stock, leading to advantageous purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Charnwood
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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 close to Charnwood, worth an estimated $11 billion. 5 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 and planning decisions strongly influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to affect the suburb. The key developments nearby include Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages, and Kestral Rise - Macnamara, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Macgregor Primary School Expansion & Modernisation
Major upgrade and expansion of Macgregor Primary School at Hirschfeld Crescent, Macgregor ACT, delivering new learning hubs, additional classrooms, and improved playground facilities. The project is driven by growing enrolments from adjacent new residential developments including The Valley Ponds and the broader Ginninderry estate. The ACT Education Directorate and Infrastructure Canberra are delivering the works, with completion targeted for 2026.
The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages
Final residential stages of the established Macgregor suburb in Belconnen, delivering over 400 new homes in The Valley Ponds precinct. The estate is adjacent to Ginninderra Creek and the future Ginninderry conservation corridor and pond network, offering a mix of block sizes with connections to open space and green corridors.
Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+)
Canberra's largest master-planned community spanning the ACT-NSW border in West Belconnen, delivering approximately 11,500 dwellings across four suburbs over 30-40 years on a 1,600-hectare site. Over 37% of land is set aside as a conservation corridor along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek. Two suburbs are underway: Strathnairn (909 occupied dwellings as of early 2025) and Macnamara (13 occupied, 11 under construction). A primary school opens 2026, and the first local shopping centre is targeted for 2027.Certified as a 6-Star Green Star Community.
Macnamara Residential Estate
Macnamara is the second residential suburb in the Ginninderry Joint Venture, a 6 Star Green Star community on the western edge of Belconnen. Delivered by Suburban Land Agency and Riverview Developments, the suburb will deliver approximately 1,800 homes on land bordering the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor, with views to the Brindabella Mountains. Multiple land stages are actively selling as of 2025-2026, with blocks from 540sqm priced from $615,000. A local retail centre is planned for 2027 (subject to approval) and Strathnairn Early Childhood and Education Centre is partially opening in 2026.
Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of Kippax Fair shopping centre in West Belconnen, delivering a completely new mixed-use precinct across two stages. The project will triple retail floor space, adding a new full-line Coles and expanded Woolworths alongside the existing Aldi. Plans include approximately 180 new dwellings (including 24 affordable and public housing units) built as shop-top housing, 450 underground car parks, a 6,000sqm park, a community hub, skate park, and indoor and outdoor dining. The ACT Government finalised a direct land sale agreement with owners the Christodoulou family in August 2024, with a $12 million community infrastructure commitment.A development application was expected to be publicly notified by mid-2025.
Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara
Ginninderry is a cross-border masterplanned community in West Belconnen delivered by the ACT Government and Riverview Group joint venture. Planned to accommodate 30,000 residents across approximately 11,500 dwellings over a 37-year period, the project spans the ACT and NSW border. The first suburb, Strathnairn, is substantially developed with over 2,700 residents as of early 2025. The second suburb, Macnamara, is actively under development with approximately 300-400 lots released annually. Key recent milestones include the opening of Strathnairn School (programmed for the 2026 school year), multi-unit site releases in Strathnairn Village adjacent to the future retail centre, and ongoing single residential lot releases.The community is forecast to reach approximately 5,000 residents by 2028. The project incorporates a 6 Star Green Star sustainability rating, conservation corridor management along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek, and the SPARK employment program.
1,429 residents of Charnwood are employed, from a labour force of 1,638. Unemployment sits at 12.8%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,634, about 86% 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 suburb of Charnwood possesses a qualified labor force with solid representation in essential services, alongside an overall unemployment rate of 12.8% according to statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,429, whereas the jobless rate stood at 8.7% above the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, showing room for improvement. The labor participation rate is slightly soft at 67.3% compared to the 70.8% benchmark for the Australian Capital Territory. Census records indicate that a minor share of the workforce, 8.9%, worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The major employment fields for residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. The local workforce shows a strong concentration in construction, with its employment proportion reaching 1.8 times the regional standard. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, employing 22.9% of local workers compared to 30.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The comparison of working Census residents against local employment positions suggests this mostly residential enclave provides few local jobs. Aggregate data from the ABS and SALM shows that over the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 1.0% while employment numbers fell by 2.3%, resulting in a 3.0 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from the wider Australian Capital Territory, which recorded a 0.3% rise in employment, 1.1% growth in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Charnwood. These five and ten-year national outlooks have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the local industry profile suggests employment for residents could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted estimate and does not adjust for local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Charnwood is $1,818 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $948 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,634 a year against an average of $62,887. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of Charnwood has a median income of $55,634 and an average income of $62,887. These values are lower than the national average and contrast with the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $61,442 for the median and $69,452 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes are in the 73rd percentile ($948 weekly), whereas household incomes are in the 54th percentile.
The weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 38.7% of the local population (1,191 people), mirroring regional trends where 34.3% fall within this bracket. High housing costs account for 16.7% of income, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Charnwood had 1,167 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,755 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential makeup in Charnwood was dominated by houses, which accounted for 87.1% of all dwellings, while the remaining 12.9% consisted of semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwelling types, contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory where houses made up 63.3% and other dwellings comprised 36.7%. Home ownership rates in Charnwood trailed those of the Australian Capital Territory, standing at 23.1%, with the rest of the population either servicing mortgages at 45.4% or paying rent at 31.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment in Charnwood was significantly lower than the Australian Capital Territory mean of $1,755, and the median weekly rent was $380, whereas the Australian Capital Territory figures were $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national scale, Charnwood's mortgage repayments fell beneath the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs surpassed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Charnwood counted 1,167 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 69.3% of households, consisting of couples with children at 29.3%, couples without children at 20.9%, and single-parent homes at 18.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.7%, with single-person households representing 27.4% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is identical to the Australian Capital Territory average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.3% of adults in Charnwood hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 678 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents challenges, as university graduation rates stand at 24.3%, well below the 46.8% average for the SA4 region. This situation highlights an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 38.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (26.5%). Participation in study is high, with 29.5% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 10.6% in primary school, 7.1% in high school, and 3.9% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Charnwood reaches 21 stops on 71 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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Public transport services in the suburb of Charnwood include 21 active bus stops. These locations are serviced by 71 distinct routes, which combine to offer 4,449 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 193 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 92%, followed by buses at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3. A low proportion of residents, 8.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic restrictions.
Across all routes, service frequencies average 635 trips per day, which translates to roughly 211 passenger trips weekly at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.6% of residents in Charnwood report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 highlight notable difficulties in the suburb of Charnwood, based on evaluations of mortality and chronic disease rates across young and old cohorts, while private health insurance coverage lags slightly behind the typical SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population (~1,601 people). This compares to a rate of 62.4% for the Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 11.2% and 10.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.6% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Chronic condition rates are elevated among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.9% of the population (458 people), and health outcomes for this group present challenges, ranking higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Charnwood is largely Australian-born, at 77.5% of residents, with 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.3%) and Australian (25.2%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Charnwood exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 22.5% of residents born outside Australia and 18.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 43.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation from broader trends is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.8% of the population compared to 1.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. In terms of parent country of birth, the main ancestries are English at 26.3%, Australian at 25.2%, and Other at 11.6%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain ethnic ancestries, with Spanish represented at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Filipino at 2.1% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charnwood is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 26.1% 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 the suburb of Charnwood is 35 years, matching the Australian Capital Territory median but tracking slightly below the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb has a larger proportion of young children aged 0 - 4 (7.8%) but a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (14.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.7% to 5.0%, while the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 9.6% to 7.7%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 16.3% to 14.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections point to significant changes, with the 85 and over group expected to grow by 71%, adding 32 residents to total 79. This shift highlights demographic aging, with seniors aged 65 and older accounting for 58% of the projected growth. Conversely, contractions are expected in the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Charnwood
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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,055 at the 2021 Census → 3,078 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 (SAL80035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.