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Craigmore has an estimated 11,394 residents, up from 10,943 at the 2021 Census — a change of 451 people, or 4.1%. That puts 2,335 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Craigmore has an estimated count of around 11,394 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 10,943 individuals recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 451 people (4.1%). The figure builds upon an AreaSearch estimate of 11,306 residents following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 17 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population scale translates into a population density of 2,334 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Craigmore in the top quartile among national localities reviewed by AreaSearch.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary contributor to local expansion, accounting for roughly 49.0% of recent population additions, while natural growth and overseas migration also provided positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 are sourced from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline. Where areas fall outside this series or extend beyond post-2032, AreaSearch integrates the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections (benchmarked to 2021), converting LGA data to SA2 levels via a weighted aggregation framework. Future outlooks suggest the suburb of Craigmore will register substantial demographic gains situated in the upper quartile across Australia, with consolidated SA2 forecasts indicating the population will expand by 3,821 persons to 2041, representing a 32.8% overall rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
30 new dwellings have been approved in Craigmore over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, aggregated from statistical area data, shows Craigmore averaging approximately 6 residential building approvals annually, totalling an estimated 30 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 so far in FY-25. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 3.6 people arrived in the locality for every new home constructed, demonstrating a notable shortfall in dwelling completions relative to population influx, which typically fuels buyer competition and adds upward pressure to prices. In line with regional patterns, newly constructed homes average an estimated construction cost of $331,000.
In addition, $10.1 million in commercial building permits have been logged during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of commercial development. Building activity in Craigmore remains substantially subdued compared to Greater Adelaide. Such limited new construction typically helps sustain buyer interest and value growth across existing stock, despite a recent uptick in building approvals. Development intensity also trails the national benchmark, pointing to established local surroundings and likely planning constraints. Furthermore, recent residential approvals have comprised exclusively separate houses, preserving the locality's conventional suburban footprint and focus on spacious family accommodation. A ratio of approximately 839 people per approval underscores Craigmore's status as a settled, mature market. Moving forward, projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate Craigmore adding 3,733 residents through to 2041. If residential building activity continues at current rates, additions to housing stock may struggle to match demographic growth, likely heightening market demand and underpinning future capital values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Craigmore, worth an estimated $1.83 billion. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.77 billion. 20 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and health & medical. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 active or proposed projects likely to influence the area, led by key initiatives such as the Playford Alive Urban Renewal Project, Angle Vale Residential Growth Area, Catherine McAuley School Upgrade, and Bentley Road Affordable Housing Development, with key details summarized in the list below.
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Catherine McAuley School Upgrade
Construction is underway on a new two-storey education and wellbeing building at Catherine McAuley School. The project includes three permanent classrooms replacing transportables, a wellbeing centre with therapy consultation rooms, a student services hub, a dedicated playgroup space, upgraded outdoor learning areas with a mini amphitheatre and native landscaping. Works commenced in September 2025 with completion targeted for Reception students commencing in 2027.
Zaytouna Estate Stage Two
Stage Two of Zaytouna Estate comprises 26 residential allotments nestled amidst rolling countryside with sweeping views in Craigmore. The subdivision features level and split-level allotments ranging from 279 to 678 square meters on 1.95 hectares of premium land. Development approval has been granted, with benching and retaining walls provided by the developer. Located within the One Tree Hill township area with irresistible street appeal and close to bushland reserves, parks and walking trails. Stage One has sold out.Near Craigmore South Primary School, St Thomas More School, Elizabeth Park Primary School, Pinnacle College, Playford College, and Craigmore High School. Nearby amenities include Craigmore Village, Parabanks Shopping Centre, Elizabeth City Centre, Playford Plaza, and public transport.
Angle Vale Residential Growth Area
A major residential growth area spanning approximately 700 hectares in Adelaide's northern corridor, centred on the Angle Vale township 31 kilometres from the CBD. The growth area encompasses multiple active masterplanned estates including Miravale (by Lanser/Hickinbotham), The Entrance (by Fairland), ParkVale, Woodbridge, and Burgundy Estate, delivering low to medium density housing with parks, trails, activity centres and supporting community infrastructure. The area is underpinned by the Playford Urban Growth Areas Development Plan and the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, with growth supported by new road, water and school infrastructure including the Riverbanks College B-12 super school.
Bentley Road Affordable Housing Development
Development of 62 affordable 2-3 bedroom homes for low-income earners and first home buyers on a 3.25-hectare site. Civil works completed as of May 2025 with home construction underway. The project includes a large natural reserve along Craigmore Road preserving established trees for community use. Homes are priced from $555,000 to $659,500 with fixed-price options and shared equity through HomeStart Finance. Over 50% of homes sold as of October 2025. The site features quality finishes, 7-star energy rating, and solar panels.Homes being sold across six stages through the government's HomeSeeker SA program.
Playford Alive Urban Renewal Project
One of Australia's largest urban renewal projects spanning over 1,000 hectares, 30km north of Adelaide. A partnership between Renewal SA, the SA Housing Trust, the City of Playford and the local community, renewing the suburbs of Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains and delivering greenfield development across Andrews Farm, Munno Para and Penfield. Established in 2008, the project has delivered thousands of homes plus community infrastructure including three schools, a medical centre, railway station, wetlands, parklands and a $250 million town centre.A 2025 eastern expansion (Playford Alive East) adds a further 71 hectares at Munno Para, delivering approximately 1,480 additional homes over eight years, including around 390 affordable homes and five medium-density sites adjacent to Munno Para Railway Station. Record land sales were achieved in 2025, with 360 contracts exchanged and 200 additional allotments scheduled for summer 2025-26 release. On completion, the project will house more than 43,000 residents.
Craigmore High School Major Upgrades
Major facility upgrade including a new 2-storey learning centre with general learning areas, dance studio, visual arts and music rooms, breakout spaces and staff preparation areas. The project also included an upgrade and extension of the existing gymnasium with air conditioning and 3 new learning spaces, a new modular building with 2 general learning areas, art space, food tech space and additional facilities, provision of additional toilets, and refurbishment of existing toilet and change room facilities.The upgrade provided world-class facilities to support the transition of Year 7 students into high school.
Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community
90-hectare master planned community development in Blakeview, featuring 1,500 homes for approximately 4,000 residents. Includes a Village Centre with Woolworths, Aldi, schools, medical facilities, a 1.4-hectare park, lake, adventure playground, and extensive green open spaces.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West
Construction is underway on the $60 million Coles-anchored Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, part of a broader $175 million retail precinct. The 6,420sqm facility features a full-line Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, and St Georges Bakery. Handover for the bulky goods and showroom precinct is expected in late 2027, while the main shopping centre aims for completion by the end of 2026. The site includes 300 car parks and four EV charging stations.
5,477 residents of Craigmore are employed, from a labour force of 5,821. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 63.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,830, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Craigmore displays a balanced occupational distribution encompassing white-collar and blue-collar roles, alongside solid representation in essential services, with an overall unemployment rate of 5.9% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,477, while the jobless rate sits 2.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. In addition, labour force participation is slightly suppressed at 63.0%, compared with 66.4% across the broader metropolitan area. Census records indicate a modest 5.7% of workers operated from home, though potential effects from Covid-19 restrictions should be considered. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing constitute the primary employment sectors for local workers.
Manufacturing is especially prominent, holding a concentration 1.6 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector maintains a minor footprint, engaging 2.6% of workers compared to 7.3% regionally. The substantial gap between local Census working numbers and resident worker counts indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers limited workplace opportunities within its borders. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical regions, the twelve-month span recorded a 0.0% rise in the labour force alongside a 1.0% drop in employment, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% increase in employment, a 4.0% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. For context on anticipated future demand within Craigmore, one may consult Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks published for Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to Craigmore's current employment structure, local employment is expected to rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, although this calculation relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration and excludes localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Craigmore is $1,513 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $682 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,835 a year against an average of $50,236. 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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ATO records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Craigmore trail national standards. The median taxable income in the suburb of Craigmore is $45,835, while the average income is $50,236, both falling below the Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of roughly $50,496 and an average of $55,345 as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Craigmore registered between the 25th and 36th percentiles.
Income distribution shows 36.9% of local residents (4,204 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion where this group accounts for 31.8%. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Craigmore had 3,743 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that standalone houses represented 99.4% of residential properties in Craigmore, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other formats making up 0.7%, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Outright home ownership in Craigmore lagged the Adelaide metro rate at 26.5%, while 52.8% of properties were owned with a mortgage and 20.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $1,300, notably below the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $300 versus $320 regionally. Compared to the wider Australian benchmarks, Craigmore's mortgage repayments remain well under the national $1,863 average, and rental expenses sit well below the nationwide $375 figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Craigmore counted 3,743 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.6%, including couples with children at 34.7%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parent families at 16.5%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 21.4%, consisting of lone person households at 19.0% and group households at 2.2%. Craigmore's median household size is 2.8 people, surpassing the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.9% of adults in Craigmore hold a university qualification, including 6.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,336 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 951 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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University attainment levels highlight educational hurdles for the locality, with 8.9% holding degree qualifications compared to the national rate of 30.4%, pointing to an area where targeted initiatives could have an impact. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 6.4%, while graduate diplomas account for 1.3% and postgraduate qualifications 1.2%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (30.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 28.8% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational program.
This cohort includes 12.1% attending primary education, 7.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.4% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Craigmore reaches 44 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Transport analysis identifies 44 active public transit stops in Craigmore, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 4 dedicated routes generating a total of 348 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is considered favorable, with the typical resident residing 241 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is prevalent, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands above the metropolitan standard at an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. A comparatively modest 5.7% of workers operated from home according to 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Public transport services run at an average frequency of 49 trips per day across all available routes, which equates to roughly 7 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.1% of residents in Craigmore report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease data indicate notable health challenges in Craigmore across both younger and older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally low private health insurance rate of around 47% of the population (~5,344 people). This sits below the 52.7% recorded across Greater Adelaide and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 10.5% and 10.1% of the population respectively, while 62.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared with 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals face elevated rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.5% of residents (1,880 people), lower than the 19.1% share in Greater Adelaide, with elderly health outcomes aligning broadly with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Craigmore is largely Australian-born, at 78.8% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.8%) and Australian (28.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Craigmore aligns closely with regional averages in terms of cultural background, with 78.8% of residents born in Australia, 91.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 90.3% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, comprising 39.8% of the community. In addition, Islam accounts for 1.6% of residents, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading ancestries in Craigmore are English at 35.8% (above the 27.8% regional figure), Australian at 28.1% (above the 22.8% regional mark), and Other at 7.5%. Other specific backgrounds show distinctive shares: Welsh represents 0.7% (compared to 0.6% regionally), German stands at 4.7% (compared to 5.1%), and Russian makes up 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Craigmore is 37. 25.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Craigmore leans younger, with updated August 2026 figures showing children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 32.8% of the community versus 29.0% across Greater Adelaide. Young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 24.9%, compared with 28.9% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the local median age at 37 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 2 years below the Greater Adelaide 2021 Census benchmark of 39. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising from 14.3% to an estimated 16.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, these older cohorts are forecast to drive the majority of local growth, expanding by 1,302 residents (69%) to reach 3,182.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Craigmore
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,943 at the 2021 Census → 11,394 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40325). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.