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Darwin City has an estimated 8,615 residents, up from 7,149 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,466 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 2,718 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's review of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Darwin City reaches an estimated population of approximately 8,615 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 7,149 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 1,466 people (20.5%). This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population of 8,597 established from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 82 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With 2,717 persons per square kilometer, population density sits within the top quartile of all nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Darwin City outpaced both the territory and the wider country (9.5%) with its 20.5% increase post-2021 Census, establishing itself as a key regional growth center. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 86.0% of net demographic additions over recent periods. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For geographic segments outside this coverage, and for projecting beyond 2032 across all areas, age-cohort growth trajectories sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 benchmarks) are incorporated. Looking ahead, the suburb of Darwin City is forecast to experience growth exceeding the median of statistical areas tracked by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 1,724 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 19.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
48 new dwellings have been approved in Darwin City over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 indicates that Darwin City has averaged approximately 9 residential property approvals annually, yielding an estimated total of 48 homes across the last 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 20.6 people arrived annually for every new home constructed, highlighting an environment where demand substantially exceeds construction volume, which generally elevates price pressure and intensifies buyer competition. In addition, $93,000 worth of commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
Per capita building activity in Darwin City exceeds that of Greater Darwin by 70.0%, expanding options for purchasers. However, construction intensity remains lower than the nationwide norm, highlighting the built-out character of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent residential development consists of medium and high-density formats, offering attainable entry points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. A figure of approximately 686 people per approved dwelling underscores the highly established status of Darwin City's property market. Demographic projections suggest an increase of 1,706 residents for Darwin City by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist, housing completions may fall short of demographic expansion, likely heightening purchaser competition and underpinning capital appreciation.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darwin City, worth an estimated $3.42 billion. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.38 billion. 13 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and sports & recreation. 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 investments, major developments, and urban planning policies play a pivotal role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 24 key projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the Darwin Galleria (Former Coles Site Redevelopment), the Civic and State Square Precinct Revitalisation, the Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Refurbishment & Apartment Addition, and the Darwin Digital Hub, with the prominent initiatives outlined below.
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Darwin Galleria (Former Coles Site Redevelopment)
A major revitalisation of the former Coles site into a premium mixed-use precinct in the Darwin CBD. The project includes a multi-level retail podium with a flagship supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, and alfresco dining spaces. The redevelopment aims to integrate seamlessly with the Smith Street Mall improvements while providing modern office space and potential hospitality facilities in the upper levels to drive city center foot traffic.
Larrakia Cultural Centre
Major Indigenous cultural centre on the Darwin Waterfront celebrating Larrakia Country, language, culture and knowledge. The project includes exhibition galleries, performance and education spaces, retail, cultural experiences and landscaped public areas. Construction commenced in May 2024 following a ground turning ceremony, with Sunbuild appointed as the main contractor.
Darwin Ship Lift Facility & Northern Marine Complex
A transformative maritime project featuring a 103m-long ship lift capable of lifting 5,500-tonne vessels. It serves as the centerpiece of the Northern Marine Complex, integrating a Marine Industry Park and hardstand areas to service Defence, Australian Border Force, and commercial sectors. Marine construction is actively underway, tracking toward a staged operational start in 2027.
Civic and State Square Precinct Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the Civic and State Square Precinct in Darwin CBD to deliver shady parklands, public art, and connections across Parliament House, Supreme Court, and Government House. Completed milestones include the 450-bay underground car park, native gardens, Chan Lawns, and the Liberty Square redevelopment. Construction of the cornerstone 3-storey State Square Building (formerly intended as the NT Art Gallery) is tracking towards structural completion in mid-2026, with the Northern Territory Government executing an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process to determine its final activation and use.
Northern Territory Art Gallery
The Northern Territory Art Gallery, formally the State Square Building, is a 145 million dollar cultural facility under construction in Darwin's State Square precinct in the CBD, adjacent to Parliament House and the Supreme Court, as part of the Darwin City Deal jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Australian Governments. Designed by Ashford Architects with Clare Design and Hully Liveris, and built by local contractor Sitzler Pty Ltd, the three storey building with a basement level features a ground level foyer, two large gallery display spaces, offices, a courtyard, and space for a retail shop and cafe, with a first floor verandah facing Smith Street.Construction is anticipated to be completed in Q3 2026. Following a cost blowout of more than 100 million dollars above original estimates, the Northern Territory Government has opened the building's future use and operation to a public Expression of Interest process, so its final function as an art gallery is not yet confirmed.
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Refurbishment & Apartment Addition
A major refurbishment and adaptive reuse project at the 88 The Esplanade site, involving the conversion of hotel rooms into private residential apartments and the refurbishment of remaining guest suites. The project includes upgrades to the penthouse suites and common areas, with active renovation works scheduled between November 2025 and April 2026.
Darwin Waterfront Central Precinct Redevelopment
Major $250 million masterplanned redevelopment of the Darwin Waterfront Central Precinct. The project includes Australia's first saltwater surf park, a tropical snorkelling lagoon, new waterfront pools, an Entry Plaza, Celebration Lawns, a Convention Centre Hotel, and 2.8 hectares of public parklands.
Darwin City Stadium
The Darwin City Stadium is a proposed 25,000-seat multi-purpose venue designed to anchor the Northern Territory's bid for the 20th AFL license. Following the May 2024 release of the strategic business case by the AFL Team NT Taskforce, the project remains a centerpiece of a 10-year roadmap to establish a local AFL club. The stadium is planned for the former Shell fuel tank site and is intended to host AFL, Cricket, Rugby, and Soccer, while supporting the NT Government's 2030 population growth and liveability targets.
5,977 residents of Darwin City are employed, from a labour force of 6,146. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 78.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 13,616, about 158% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Darwin City is characterised by a highly qualified talent base and strong representation across essential services, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.7% and estimated job growth of 0.7% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents totaled 5,977, with local unemployment sitting 0.7% below the Greater Darwin benchmark of 3.5%. Participation is notably elevated at 78.5% compared with 72.9% across Greater Darwin. Census records indicated that a modest 4.7% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure reflects the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
Major employers of the local resident workforce comprise public administration & safety, accommodation & food, alongside health care & social assistance. Specialization is particularly pronounced in accommodation & food, where the local concentration is 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, construction represents a smaller proportion, employing 5.3% of workers locally against 9.2% regionally. With 1.9 jobs located in the precinct for every working resident as at the Census, the locality serves as a major commercial center that draws in commuting personnel from surrounding districts. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data over the 12 months leading to March 2026 reveal that employment grew by 0.7% while the labour force expanded by 0.8%, maintaining a steady unemployment level. In comparison, Greater Darwin recorded a 0.4% lift in employment and a 0.8% increase in labour force size, alongside a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking forward, national employment modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides a broader perspective on future hiring demand in Darwin City. Countrywide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector performance will vary considerably. Applying these industry growth rates to Darwin City's employment composition indicates projected local job increases of 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Darwin City is $2,151 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,236 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,290 a year against an average of $73,761. 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 postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Darwin City recording a median taxpayer income of $62,290 alongside an average of $73,761. While exceeding the national benchmark, these figures sit below the Greater Darwin median of $66,956 and average of $77,199. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.41% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $68,151 (median) and $80,702 (average) by March 2026. Individual Census earnings rank at the 92nd percentile nationwide ($1,236 weekly). A cohort of 3,678 residents, or 42.7% of the population, earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with metropolitan trends where 36.7% fall into this category.
Residential accommodation absorbs 19.0% of earnings, yet strong wages sustain disposable income at the 70th percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darwin City had 2,984 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 99% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 77% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,781 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, separate houses made up only 0.5% of Darwin City's housing stock, with remaining properties (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) comprising 99.4%, in contrast to Darwin metro where detached houses represent 63.5% and alternative dwellings 36.5%. Full home ownership was lower than the metropolitan standard at 7.9%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 15.1% and rental properties made up 77.0%. Monthly mortgage payments stood at a median of $1,781, lower than the Darwin metro figure of $2,100, while median weekly rent was $450 compared to $385 across Darwin metro.
Relative to Australian averages, local monthly mortgage repayments sit below the national level of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs notably exceed the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darwin City counted 2,984 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,596 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 38% 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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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 51.4%, consisting of couples without children (32.3%), couples with children (13.2%), and single parent families (4.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 48.6%, led by single-person households at 38.4% and share accommodation at 10.2%. With a median household size of 2.0 persons, residences accommodate fewer occupants on average than the Greater Darwin figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.1% of adults in Darwin City hold a university qualification, including 31.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 180 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,071 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 across Darwin City significantly outpaces broader state and national measures, with 51.1% of persons aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 27.3% across NT and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins strong participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 31.0% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 28.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (15.7%). A significant 31.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study.
This student cohort comprises 13.1% attending university or higher education, 5.0% enrolled in primary education, and 3.4% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Darwin City reaches 11 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Darwin City contains 11 active public transit stations providing bus connectivity across the area. A network of 33 transit routes operates across these stops, generating a combined volume of 2,074 passenger journeys per week. Transit access remains convenient, with local residents living an average distance of 221 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward by private vehicle, with car travel making up 62% of journeys, followed by walking at 25% and cycling at 3%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per household, trailing regional benchmarks. A modest 4.7% of working residents carried out their roles from home according to 2021 Census data, reflecting the operating environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 296 vehicle trips daily across the route network, translating to roughly 188 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.6% of residents in Darwin City report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 1.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 across Darwin City reflect strong outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations showing reduced mortality and low incidences of long-term medical conditions across age brackets, alongside an elevated private health insurance rate covering roughly 56% of the population (~4,817 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 5.0% and 5.2% of residents respectively, whereas 82.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared with 77.1% regionally across Greater Darwin. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 8.9% of residents (766 people), below the Greater Darwin proportion of 10.7%.
Health metrics among older demographics are exceptionally strong, outranking national benchmarks by an even greater margin than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.7% of Darwin City residents were born overseas and 40.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.9%) and Australian (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Darwin City exhibits substantial cultural diversity, with 51.7% of its resident population born overseas and 40.4% using a primary language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 31.7% of residents. A notable demographic variation occurs with Hinduism, which encompasses 11.7% of the local community, well above the 4.2% documented across Greater Darwin. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 20.9%, followed by Other ancestries at 20.2% (substantially higher than the regional level of 13.1%) and Australian background at 14.6% (below the regional share of 22.6%).
Notable representation is also seen across other ethnic groups, including Filipino at 2.6% (compared to 3.8% across the broader region), Korean at 0.9% (vs 0.2%), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darwin City is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 44.5% 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 demographic profile of Darwin City leans heavily toward younger, pre-family adults. August 2026 modeling from AreaSearch indicates that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 52.0% of the local population compared to 34.9% across Greater Darwin, while young adults and children (0 - 24) account for 20.4% versus 32.1% across the capital region. Median age stands at an estimated 33 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and remaining 1 year below the Greater Darwin median of 34 at that Census, as well as the national median of 38 from the same Census.
The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred in the middle-aged and young retiree category (45 - 64), which dropped from 21.4% to an estimated 18.7%. By 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to see the largest absolute increase, rising by 563 (13%) to reach 5,043 residents. Percentage-wise, senior and retiree groups (65+) will record the fastest expansion, rising 60% to 1,225 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darwin City
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 15 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,149 at the 2021 Census → 8,615 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 (SAL70073). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.