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East Side has an estimated 3,774 residents, up from 3,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 676 people, or 21.8%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 973 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 municipal population updates analysed by AreaSearch alongside fresh address validations since the Census, the suburb of East Side has an estimated population of 3,774 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 676 residents (21.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 3,098 individuals. This change is calculated from the local population of 3,774, which AreaSearch determined using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures and 7 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 972 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with standard averages evaluated across other AreaSearch locations.
The 21.8% expansion in the suburb of East Side since the 2021 census outpaced the national rate of 9.3% and the state average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was mostly fueled by international migration, which represented roughly 62.0% of the total demographic gains lately. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 regions lack this data, or to project expansion beyond 2032, growth rates for specific age brackets from the 2023 Greater Capital Region forecasts (utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Factoring in these demographic shifts, the suburb of East Side is projected to experience population growth above the median for non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 609 individuals by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 16.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
21 new dwellings have been approved in East Side over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from regional data indicate that the suburb of East Side has averaged approximately 4 approved homes annually, accumulating to an estimated 21 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 3 approvals have been logged. With an average of 19.4 new occupants per year for every completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outstripping supply, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties average a construction cost of $317,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.8 million this financial year, pointing to the residential emphasis of the locality.
Compared to the Rest of NT, the suburb of East Side registers roughly 75% of the per capita building activity, ranking in the 9th percentile of areas nationwide, which translates to fewer options for purchasers and bolsters demand for established housing. This is also below the nationwide average, highlighting the mature state of the market and pointing to possible planning constraints. Upcoming housing comprises 80.0% standalone residences and 20.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the low-density feel of the area with freestanding homes that draw buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are building a higher ratio of detached residences than the historical split indicates (64.0% at Census), showing sustained demand for family housing despite broader densification. With roughly 1850 residents for each home approval, the market remains highly established. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of East Side will add 609 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to match population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting price growth.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside East Side, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 11 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $436 million. 5 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development schemes are highly influential in shaping local market performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 12 projects likely to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, the Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project, and the Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, with the subsequent details highlighting the most significant updates.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2,924 residents of East Side are employed, from a labour force of 2,949. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 94.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 2,383, about 63% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of East Side possesses a highly qualified workforce, with a strong presence in essential services, a jobless rate of only 0.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the prior year, based on regional statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,924, while the unemployment rate remained 5.0% lower than the Regional NT average of 5.9%, and labour participation was exceptionally high at 94.7% compared to 69.9% in Regional NT. Census responses indicate that a modest 5.2% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The suburb of East Side displays a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, employing workers at 1.3 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry & fishing sector is underrepresented, making up a mere 0.5% of the workforce compared to 5.0% across Regional NT. The local area appears to provide few jobs internally, judging by the comparison between Census commuters and the resident workforce. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch, drawing on SALM and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical regions, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 3.1% while the labour force grew by 2.9%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, the Regional NT saw employment expand by 2.8% and the labour force by 2.7%, accompanied by a slight reduction in unemployment. For additional perspective on anticipated future demand in East Side, Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts published in May-25 provide useful context. These outlooks span both five-year and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-level expectations are applied to East Side’s current employment composition, the area is expected to experience a 7.2% rise in employment over five years and a 14.9% increase over ten years, though it should be noted that this is a basic weighting exercise meant only for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Side is $2,225 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,227 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,838 a year against an average of $78,176. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of East Side has a median taxpayer income of $69,838 and an average of $78,176. This is elevated on a national scale, comparing to a median of $53,572 and an average of $63,776 across Regional NT. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $76,410 for the median and $85,532 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures show that household, family, and individual incomes are all positioned high nationally, ranging from the 79th to the 92nd percentiles.
The data indicates that 34.0% of residents (representing 1,283 individuals) fall within the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 33.6% in this range. A substantial 35.2% receive weekly earnings over $3,000, indicating local affluence that supports retail activity. Housing costs consume 14.2% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 80th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA score ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Side had 1,107 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 5% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $393 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,742 a month. Rent absorbs 17.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of East Side at the time of the Census consisted of 64.2% standalone houses and 35.9% alternative housing types such as semi-detached properties, units, and other structures, compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership rates were elevated relative to the region, sitting at 20.6%, with remaining homes occupied via mortgages (37.4%) or tenancies (42.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,742 sat above the Regional NT median of $1,733, while weekly rent was recorded at $393, compared to $150 regionally.
Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, while rental rates exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Side counted 1,107 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,349 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority at 62.9% of local homes, comprising 26.6% couples with offspring, 23.6% couples without offspring, and 11.7% single-parent households. Non-family households account for 37.1% of the total, with single-person homes at 28.4% and group share households at 8.2%. The median household size of 2.5 residents sits below the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.3% of adults in East Side hold a university qualification, including 26.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 412 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 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 qualification levels in the suburb of East Side are notably high, with 46.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.1% in the Rest of NT. This gives the area a distinct advantage in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 26.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational education is also common, with 26.5% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 17.2%. Enrollment rates in education are elevated, with 29.9% of the population actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around East Side means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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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Public transport options include 9 operational stops within the suburb of East Side, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 1 distinct routes, which provide a total of 49 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting is mostly outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 77%, while 11% of residents cycle and 7% walk. Average car ownership is 1.3 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A low proportion of 5.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic restrictions.
Transit frequency averages 7 journeys daily across all active routes, which equates to roughly 5 weekly passenger journeys per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.2% of residents in East Side report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Health indicators show positive trends for residents of the suburb of East Side, with AreaSearch calculations of mortality and chronic conditions aligning with national baselines, showing typical rates of common conditions across different age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 58% of the population (~2,175 individuals), compared to 51.6% in Regional NT. The primary medical conditions recorded locally are asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 6.9% and 6.8% of the population respectively, while 75.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 78.4% in Regional NT.
Residents aged under 65 show better health profiles than average. The suburb of East Side has 12.3% of residents aged 65 and older (representing 464 individuals), which is higher than the regional average of 8.5%. Seniors in the area display positive health outcomes, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.5% of East Side residents were born overseas and 18.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.3%) and Australian (20.4%). 9.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of East Side exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 26.5% of residents born abroad and 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 34.6% of the population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NT. In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of East Side are English at 24.3% (well above the regional average of 14.3%), Australian at 20.4% (well above the regional average of 14.9%), and Other at 10.6%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds: Aboriginal Australian ancestry accounts for 9.8% of the population (compared to 43.6% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 1.1% (compared to 0.7%), and French ancestry is at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Side is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 30.3% 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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With a median age of 34, the suburb of East Side is slightly older than the Regional NT average of 31, but younger than the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of 65 - 74 year-olds (8.1%), while the 15 - 24 cohort is smaller (9.7%) compared to the wider region. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 15.2% to 16.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 2.5% to 3.6%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 22.1% to 20.6%.
By 2041, the age profile in the suburb of East Side is expected to adjust, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to expand by 111 individuals (25%) from 441 to 553, while the 0 to 4 group is forecast to grow by only 8% (an addition of 18 children).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Side
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,098 at the 2021 Census → 3,774 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL70088). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.