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Desert Springs has an estimated 1,885 residents, up from 1,536 at the 2021 Census — a change of 349 people, or 22.7%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 760 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 ABS demographic releases alongside validated new addresses since the Census, the suburb of Desert Springs has reached an estimated population of approximately 1,885 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 349 people (22.7%) compared to the 1,536 people counted at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch determined this resident figure of 1,885 by reviewing the ABS's recent ERP update (June 2025) along with 2 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Desert Springs registers a density of 760 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Outperforming both the Northern Territory and the national benchmark (9.5%), the suburb of Desert Springs's 22.7% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a leading growth market locally. Recent population expansion has been predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which generated around 77.0% of overall demographic gains. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for broader forecasting past 2032, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth trajectories published in the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 figures). Looking toward future demographic shifts, the suburb of Desert Springs is forecast to outpace median non-metropolitan growth nationwide, gaining 393 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2-tier modeling—a cumulative increase of 20.9% over the 16 years.
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23 new dwellings have been approved in Desert Springs over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below 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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An evaluation of statistical area building approvals by AreaSearch shows Desert Springs recording approximately 4 residential dwelling approvals per annum, totaling an estimated 23 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 2 lodged during FY-25 to date. Because roughly 9 people per year entered the locality for every completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), structural undersupply persists, creating heightened buyer competition and upward pricing momentum, with incoming residences reflecting an average expected construction cost of $525,000. Additionally, $15.0 million in commercial building permits have been approved during the current financial year, signaling steady non-residential investment.
On a per-capita basis, construction activity in Desert Springs exceeds Rest of NT by 83.0%, delivering broader choices for prospective purchasers despite a recent deceleration. Building volume remains below nationwide rates, highlighting the locality's established footprint and potential urban planning constraints. Recent approvals consist of 20.0% standalone homes alongside 80.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-density residential options broadens attainable price tiers, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from current stock (which comprises 68.0% houses), signaling scarce greenfield land alongside an evolving preference for flexible, cost-effective residential formats. An estimated ratio of 1832 people per residential permit underscores a subdued development pipeline. Moving forward, demographic forecasts indicate Desert Springs will add 393 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly AreaSearch estimates). If residential construction remains at current volumes, building completions may fail to match population expansion, intensifying market pressure and bolstering real estate values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Desert Springs, worth an estimated $300 million. A further 10 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $436 million. 4 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major developments, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community growth. In total, AreaSearch has identified 5 key infrastructure initiatives influencing the locality, notably the Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension And Redevelopment, St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia.
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Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension and Redevelopment
More than $200 million staged expansion and redevelopment of the Lasseters Hotel Casino precinct by Iris Capital. The project includes a new hotel with around 235 additional guest rooms, residential apartments, expanded casino and gaming areas, new bars and restaurants, rooftop bar, resort pools, entertainment facilities including bowling and cinema, childcare, gym, day spa and convention facility upgrades. Development approvals have been secured and staged construction is progressing.
Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development
Approved development for 144 apartments across six buildings (five at six storeys, one at five storeys) and a single-storey office at the former Melanka site. The NT Government will acquire 50 percent of the units for key worker accommodation, with the remainder available for private sale and rent. Designed by DKJ Architects, the 100 million AUD project aims to accommodate transient workers while respecting Todd Street's visual characteristics.
St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project
Redevelopment of the historic 8.2-hectare St Mary's Hostel site to deliver approximately 120 social and affordable dwellings. The project is currently in the early works phase, with the NT Government's 2026 Budget allocating an additional $12 million for remediation and enabling infrastructure (power, water, and roads). Site preparation and demolition activities are underway as of early 2026, with remediation expected to commence mid-year. The development strictly preserves the heritage-listed St Mary's Chapel and its mural, serving as a focal point for the community and Stolen Generation survivors.
Jim McConville Oval Lighting Towers
Installation of four permanent sports lighting towers at Jim McConville Oval in Gillen, Alice Springs, delivered by the NT Government Department of Logistics and Infrastructure with the Alice Springs Town Council. The project has formally progressed through Development Consent Authority approval, with preliminary works increasing on site and construction estimated to be finalised by April 2026. The lighting will allow year-round evening use for sporting codes such as cricket and AFL, supporting extended training, competition, and improved safety for players and spectators.The oval remains open to the public throughout construction.
Gillen Oval Multi-Sport Precinct
Northern Territory Government project delivering a new multi-sport precinct at Gillen Oval with two irrigated multi-use playing fields, modern change rooms, toilets, canteen, shaded spectator areas, lighting, fencing, expanded parking, landscaping and improved pedestrian connections. A design and construct contract has been tendered, with the project progressing into delivery.
Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department is a multi-phased project aimed at significantly expanding acute care capacity in Central Australia. Key upgrades include a dedicated paediatric zone, a mental health and alcohol/other drugs (AOD) hub with acute behavior treatment spaces, and additional inpatient beds. The facility features a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre and enhanced resuscitation capabilities to improve patient outcomes while remaining fully operational throughout the construction stages.
Regional Skate and Play Precinct
Regional community recreation precinct at Newland Park featuring a competition-standard skate park, BMX pump track, 3x3 basketball court, playground, dog park, bouldering wall, BBQ facilities, shaded open spaces and upgraded parking. Construction commenced in January 2025 and the precinct opened in December 2025, providing a major recreation hub for Alice Springs.
Madigan Street (Braitling) Infill Subdivision
Concurrent rezoning and subdivision of part of Lot 8142 (16 Madigan Street, Braitling) to create three residential lots from a portion of Madigan Park, currently zoned Public Open Space (PS). Alice Springs Town Council applied to rezone approximately 1,520 sqm to Low Density Residential (LR/LMR) and subdivide the land, retaining the remainder as upgraded public open space. At its 13 November 2024 meeting, the Alice Springs Division of the Development Consent Authority made a preliminary decision to support the rezoning and subdivision (two new 760 sqm residential lots, each under the 800 sqm minimum but within the permitted variation) and resolved to report to the NT Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, with delegation to issue the development permit once the Minister approves the amendment.As of early 2025, Council minutes referenced an ongoing local deputation regarding the proposal, and confirmation of Ministerial approval and permit issuance has not been located. Council has stated that proceeds from any lot sales will be reinvested into upgrading the retained Madigan Park.
1,499 residents of Desert Springs are employed, from a labour force of 1,508. Unemployment sits at 0.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,216, about 65% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly educated talent pool with robust representation across essential service sectors, an unemployment rate standing at only 0.6%, and 2.1% job growth over the preceding year based on AreaSearch's statistical area data. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,499, keeping joblessness 5.3% below the 5.9% observed in Regional NT, while workforce participation registered at an exceptional 98.3% compared to 69.8% across Regional NT. Census returns indicated that a modest 4.0% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-era restrictions should be noted. The primary employment sectors among local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical services demonstrates particularly high concentration, capturing an employment share 2.1 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for none of the local workforce, contrasting with 5.0% across Regional NT. Given the disparity between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, this residential district offers limited workplace capacity within its borders. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.1% alongside labour force increasing by 2.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Regional NT experienced employment growth of 2.8% and labour force growth of 2.7%, with a marginal drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Desert Springs. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Desert Springs's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Desert Springs is $3,025 a week (about $157,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,454 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $82,757 a year against an average of $92,640. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Desert Springs sit at the upper tiers nationally. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Desert Springs is $82,757 and the average income is $92,640, outperforming Regional NT benchmarks of $53,572 and $63,776 respectively. Factoring in 9.41% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, modeled figures stand at roughly $90,544 (median) and $101,357 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place the community between the 97th and 97th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of weekly personal income distribution, 35.1% of residents (661 people) earn $4000+, whereas the broader region concentrates 33.6% within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Furthermore, 51.8% earn above $3,000/week, confirming substantial financial resources across the neighbourhood. Households retain 86.9% of income once housing expenses are met, underscoring high disposable income, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Desert Springs had 525 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,264 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Desert Springs comprised 67.5% houses and 32.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings across Regional NT. Outright home ownership reached 22.7%, exceeding regional benchmarks, with 39.8% of properties held under a mortgage and 37.6% tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $2,264, surpassing the Regional NT benchmark of $1,733, while median weekly rent reached $500 compared to $150 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments distinctly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also outpacing the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Desert Springs counted 525 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 644 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure at 77.1%, consisting of couples with children (40.9%), couples without children (31.2%), and single parent families (5.0%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 22.9%, comprising lone person households (18.7%) and group residences (3.4%). The median household size is 2.8 people, which sits below the Regional NT benchmark of 3.1.
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38.1% of adults in Desert Springs hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 21.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational qualifications in Desert Springs stand well above regional standards, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 20.1% across the SA4 region and 20.1% in Rest of NT. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 24.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational training is similarly widespread, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (21.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.8%). Student participation is substantial across the community, with 29.4% of the population engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.6% attending primary school, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Desert Springs means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of local public transport infrastructure identifies 3 bus stops active in Desert Springs. These access points are connected by 1 route, delivering a combined 34 passenger journeys per week. Transit accessibility remains limited, with residents situated an average of 794 meters from their closest stop. As a commuter-oriented residential suburb, private vehicles represent the dominant mode of travel at 87%, while 6% commute by bicycle. Vehicle ownership sits at 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm, while 4.0% worked from home at the 2021 Census under possible pandemic conditions.
Transit services operate at an average rate of 4 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 11 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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79.3% of residents in Desert Springs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 1.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 in Desert Springs reflect positive overall outcomes based on AreaSearch's review of mortality and long-term health patterns, characterized by low disease incidence across all demographics and extensive private health insurance coverage reaching approximately 63% of the community (1,192 people). This surpasses the 51.6% coverage across Regional NT as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most frequently reported conditions locally, diagnosed in 5.8% and 5.1% of the population respectively, while 79.3% of locals indicated no chronic ailments, outperforming the 78.4% figure for Regional NT.
Working-age cohorts show particularly favourable wellness levels. Residents aged 65 and over account for 11.1% of the population (209 people), higher than the 8.5% observed in Regional NT, with senior health outcomes remaining robust and tracking broad national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.0% of Desert Springs residents were born overseas and 17.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.0%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Desert Springs relative to broader market baselines, with 37.0% of residents born abroad and 17.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 42.9% of the population, while Other religious affiliations account for 1.9%, compared to 5.2% across Regional NT. Regarding parental ancestry, English background forms the largest single group in Desert Springs at 26.0% (compared to 14.3% across the region), followed by Australian at 19.4% and Other at 12.5% (against 6.9% regionally). Other notable cultural representations include residents of German background at 6.1% (versus 2.5% regionally), Filipino ancestry at 1.9% (versus 1.4%), and Korean heritage at 1.0% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Desert Springs is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.0% 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 age distribution of Desert Springs tracks closely with Regional NT benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 4.9 percentage points across broad age categories. The median age stands at an estimated 35 as at August 2026, shifting from 36 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 4 years higher than the regional median of 31 at that Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 age bracket has decreased from 26.4% to an estimated 24.2%. Between now and 2041, the largest numerical increase will occur within the 45 - 64 cohort, adding 155 residents (34%) to reach 611, while the 65+ age category is projected to expand fastest in percentage terms, growing 63% to 342 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Desert Springs
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,536 at the 2021 Census → 1,885 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 (SAL70078). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.