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Denman Prospect has an estimated 6,211 residents, up from 2,759 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,452 people, or 125.1%. Growth has averaged 29.5% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,537 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 1,310 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 evaluation of broader regional ABS releases alongside post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Denman Prospect reaches an estimated resident count of approximately 6,211 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 3,452 people (125.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,759 people. Such expansion is derived from an estimated 5,607 residents identified via the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 1,537 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,310 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark across AreaSearch study areas.
Surpassing both the Australian Capital Territory baseline of 8.5% and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of Denman Prospect's 125.1% expansion established it as a primary regional growth hub. Interstate arrivals served as the main catalyst by generating roughly 90.0% of recent gains, supported by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Population modeling incorporates the 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections grounded on a 2022 base year, utilizing ACT Government SA2 age-cohort projections with a 2022 baseline for outlying territories or periods extending beyond 2032. Projections indicate exceptional long-term momentum that ranks within the upper 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. Through 2041, aggregated SA2 figures anticipate the suburb of Denman Prospect expanding by 7,377 persons, which equates to an overall 16-year increase of 107.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,190 new dwellings have been approved in Denman Prospect over the past five years, an average of 438 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 71 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 311 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 439, broadly in line with 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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Statistical area allocations of ABS approval figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Denman Prospect has averaged roughly 438 residential approvals each year, totaling approximately 2,190 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 439 during FY-25 to date. Solid buyer demand is underscored by an average gain of 2 new residents per built dwelling across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25. Demonstrating a focus on high standard construction, approved residences carry an average building value of $413,000, moderately higher than the regional baseline. Commercial construction remains similarly active, supported by $51.8 million in local non-residential approvals during the current financial year.
Per capita construction in Denman Prospect outpaces the Australian Capital Territory baseline by 79.0%, giving purchasers extensive options even with recent moderation in building activity. This level of volume substantially exceeds national averages, reflecting high developer commitment. Of incoming residential projects, attached housing comprises 73.0% while detached houses make up 27.0%. This shift toward higher-density options offers attainable pathways for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. It also represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock (presently 49.0% houses), reflecting changing lifestyle expectations, affordability considerations, and tighter supplies of broadacre land. A ratio of roughly 13 people per approved dwelling underscores its profile as an active growth locality. Looking forward, the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch indicate Denman Prospect will welcome an additional 6,669 residents through to 2041. Incoming residential supply appears well matched to this absorption trajectory, supporting healthy purchasing conditions and potentially enabling gains beyond baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Denman Prospect, worth an estimated $225 million. A further 9 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $997 million. 3 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Strategic infrastructure and local development projects play a crucial role in shaping district growth and accessibility. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 major works positioned to influence the area. Key undertakings include the Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension, Denman Apartments, The Borough, and S73 Denman Prospect, with principal items itemized below.
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Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension
A jointly funded ACT and Australian Government infrastructure project delivering a 200-metre weathering steel bridge over the Molonglo River and approximately 1.7 kilometres of new arterial road as the final section of John Gorton Drive. When complete, the bridge will be the longest weathering steel bridge in Australia and the tallest road bridge in Canberra. The project improves all-weather connectivity for Molonglo Valley suburbs including Denman Prospect and Whitlam, replacing the flood-prone Coppins Crossing alignment.Scope includes two new signalised intersections, two queue-jump bus lanes, bus stops, provision for future light rail, off-road shared paths, a pedestrian underpass adjacent to the future Molonglo Town Centre, a services corridor for electricity across the river, and native fauna habitat including platypus nesting sites. Construction began January 2024; all 12 steel girders have been lifted into place and deck construction is underway. Completion is expected in late 2026.
Denman Apartments
A new housing development by PROJEX Building, consisting of 24 two-bedroom apartments. The project focuses on high energy efficiency, targeting a minimum 7-star rating, and includes adaptable and livable gold-standard units. It features lifts, undercover parking, and centralized communal spaces.
S73 Denman Prospect
A proposed multi-unit housing development at Block 1 Section 73 Denman Prospect, currently under development application. The proposal includes two residential buildings with 121 units, 48 of which are designated as affordable housing. Amenities planned for the site include basement car parking, electric vehicle charging, a community garden, and solar power.
The Borough
The Borough is a multi-building apartment precinct developed by Capital Estate Developments within Denman Prospect. It offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences with contemporary design and industrial elements. The project features versatile 'Flexi-Spaces' for adaptable living and is strategically located close to Denman Prospect's local shops and community facilities.
Central Park
Proposed residential village development comprising 42 townhomes, 62 apartments, and 48 walk-up apartments across eight buildings, along with a central park featuring shared barbecue and picnic areas, greenhouses, public garden beds, and lockable storage space.
Denman Prospect Multi-Unit Housing Development
Development of 60 townhouses/apartments on a 1.1ha site with river connectivity.
Denman Prospect (Suburb Development)
Denman Prospect is a master-planned community in the Molonglo Valley, developed by Capital Estate Developments. It encompasses various residential stages (including Denman North and Stromlo Reach), local shops (Denman Village Shops), community facilities, numerous parks, and sustainable living initiatives. The development is designed to provide a diverse range of housing options and extensive amenities for its residents.
BLVD Denman Prospect
BLVD Denman Prospect is a two-stage residential precinct by Core Developments, featuring 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed with a mid-century modern aesthetic, the development offers high-end features, a co-working space, and resort-style amenities. It is a walkable urban neighborhood in Denman Prospect, providing residents with convenient access to local services and natural surroundings.
3,108 residents of Denman Prospect are employed, from a labour force of 3,184. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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 5,018, about 81% 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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Denman Prospect features a highly qualified talent base with notable strength across professional industries, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.4%, and consistent labour conditions over the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, employed locals number 3,108, the jobless rate tracks 1.7% under the Australian Capital Territory figure of 4.1%, and labour force participation stands at a solid 73.6% versus 70.6% across the Australian Capital Territory. While influenced by past Covid-19 restrictions, Census records show 13.7% of employed residents performed their duties from home.
Public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance represent the principal fields of work for local residents. Representation is especially pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local concentration is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, education & training accounts for 5.8% of the workforce, tracking below the wider Australian Capital Territory level of 9.6%. A comparison between local resident counts and Census daytime worker numbers indicates that the predominantly suburban environment offers limited commercial employment within its borders. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical aggregations shows that in the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 1.1% while employment retracted by 0.1%, leading to an increase of 1.1 percentage points in the jobless rate. In contrast, the wider Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% gain in employment, a 1.1% expansion in the labour pool, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future requirements can be gauged through the Mar-26 national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. Nationally, overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When modeled against the suburb's existing industry distribution, projected local employment gains translate to 7.0% across five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this illustrative model applies weighted national industry outlooks without adjusting for local demographic growth).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Denman Prospect is $3,219 a week (about $167,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,655 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $93,675 a year against an average of $111,440. 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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Denman Prospect ranks exceptionally high on national income benchmarks according to AreaSearch compilations of ATO records for financial year 2023. Median taxpayer earnings in the area reached $93,675 with an average of $111,440, outperforming the Australian Capital Territory benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $103,455 for median income and $123,074 on average. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings within the 98th to 99th percentiles nationwide. The largest individual earning cohort contains 2,273 residents making $4000+ weekly (36.6%), whereas the regional market peaked in the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 34.3%.
A total of 55.4% receive weekly incomes above $3,000, underscoring strong local purchasing power. Although residential expenses absorb 15.8% of earnings, high remuneration maintains disposable income at the 97th percentile and places the district in the 10th SEIFA income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Denman Prospect had 975 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 26% apartments. 79% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $498 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the latest Census, the residential landscape of Denman Prospect was divided between 48.6% separate houses and 51.3% alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwellings), whereas the Australian Capital Territory recorded 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative housing. Fully owned properties accounted for 6.7%, trailing wider territory levels, while the remaining stock was occupied under a mortgage (78.7%) or tenant lease (14.6%). Monthly home loan payments averaged a median of $2,400 locally compared to the territory baseline of $2,080, while median weekly rent stood at $498 versus $450 across the Australian Capital Territory.
Against countrywide statistics, local mortgage commitments markedly exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Denman Prospect counted 975 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,195 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 78.3% of all households in the area, led by couples with children (43.9%), couples without children (24.8%), and single parent arrangements (8.3%). The remaining 21.7% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 18.8% and group households making up 3.1%. Average occupancy sits at 2.8 people per home, higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.6% of adults in Denman Prospect hold a university qualification, including 33.9% with a bachelor degree and 23.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 9.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 584 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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 profiles in Denman Prospect clearly outpace broad territory and countrywide averages, with tertiary credentials held by 62.6% of residents aged 15+, compared to 46.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degrees represent the primary credential at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 23.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Technical and trade paths represent 18.9% of adult qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (9.1%) alongside vocational certificates (9.8%). Study participation is remarkably strong, with 33.8% of the local population actively engaged in academic courses. This encompasses 13.4% attending primary schools, 6.9% undertaking tertiary programs, and 5.7% participating in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Denman Prospect reaches 12 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 networks across Denman Prospect feature 12 public bus stops served by 37 dedicated routes, delivering an aggregate of 3,565 services on a weekly basis. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 239 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the area's residential role, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicle travel accounting for 91% of trips and buses representing 6%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 13.7% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19. Transit schedules provide an average of 509 services daily across the entire network, which translates to roughly 297 departures per stop each week.
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81.5% of residents in Denman Prospect report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Denman Prospect displays superior public health indicators based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality, reflecting minimal rates of common medical ailments across all age groups. In addition, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, covering approximately 71% of the community (4,422 people). By comparison, coverage across the Australian Capital Territory is 62.4%, while the Australian average is 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent reported illnesses, recorded among 6.3% and 7.0% of the community, respectively. A substantial 81.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, tracking ahead of the 70.2% mark across the Australian Capital Territory.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 4.1% of the community (254 people), sitting well below the territory proportion of 14.2%, with local seniors displaying exceptional health benchmarks that outrank general national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.8% of Denman Prospect residents were born overseas and 46.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.9%) and English (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Denman Prospect features considerable cultural diversity, as 42.8% of the community was born abroad and 46.1% speak a primary language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the largest faith, accounting for 30.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation is the prominent proportion of residents practicing Hinduism, which represents 14.5% of the local population compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common parental ancestries reported are Australian at 16.9% (below the regional benchmark of 23.0%), Other at 16.8%, and English at 16.0% (trailing the wider regional figure of 23.3%).
Several distinct cultural communities also show pronounced representation relative to territory trends, including Indian ancestry at 11.4% (versus 3.3% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.8% (versus 0.4%), and Croatian at 1.5% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Denman Prospect is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 32.1% 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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Denman Prospect serves as an active hub for young families. According to AreaSearch demographic estimates for August 2026, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 45.4% of the population compared to 32.8% across the Australian Capital Territory, while residents aged 65+ comprise 4.1% against a territory level of 14.2%. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, rising from 31 at the 2021 Census, which compares to median ages of 35 for the Australian Capital Territory and 38 for Australia during that Census. The most noticeable shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, which increased from 13.6% to an estimated 17.4%.
Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest numeric rise of 2,424 individuals (86%) to reach 5,244, while the 65+ age category will record the fastest proportional surge, lifting 207% to 782 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Denman Prospect
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 8 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 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 — 1,537 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,759 at the 2021 Census → 6,211 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 (SAL80045). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.