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East Side has an estimated 3,775 residents, up from 3,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 677 people, or 21.9%. 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of East Side has an estimated population of around 3,775, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS updates and 7 validated new addresses identified since the Census. When compared against the 2021 Census tally of 3,098 people, this represents a gain of 677 people (21.9%). The latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside post-Census address verification informed this 3,775 resident estimate. With 972 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density aligns closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Surpassing both state figures and the national average (9.5%), East Side's 21.9% post-2021 Census expansion establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner.
This demographic increase was primarily stimulated by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 62.0% of net population additions over recent timeframes. Projections for the suburb of East Side utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented post-2032 and across uncovered SA2 zones by ABS cohort-specific rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 figures). Forecast demographic patterns point to population growth exceeding non-metropolitan medians across Australia, with aggregate SA2 modeling anticipating a gain of 610 persons by 2041, representing a 16.2% total rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in East Side over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Examining ABS residential approval figures across statistical zones, AreaSearch identifies an annual approval rate of roughly 6 new dwellings in East Side, totaling an estimated 33 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 3 recorded during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25 across the past 5 financial years, incoming population has averaged 11.3 new residents per year for every home built, creating substantial excess demand that tends to heighten buyer competition and drive values higher. Construction costs reflect a focus on premium quality, averaging $621,000 per dwelling to sit somewhat above regional benchmarks.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $5.8 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. Dwelling construction per capita in East Side tracked 25.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period relative to Rest of NT, supporting existing asset values while maintaining options for purchasers, though the pace of building has softened recently. Reflecting local maturity and potential planning limitations, building volumes remain below the nationwide benchmark. New construction comprises 71.0% detached dwellings alongside 29.0% attached dwellings, maintaining suburban character and appealing to households seeking detached space. With approximately 1480 people per dwelling approval, the local property market demonstrates established maturity. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate East Side will gain 610 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall behind demographic expansion, heightening buyer competition and reinforcing capital growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around East Side
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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. 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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Infrastructure investments and urban development strategies significantly shape community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 12 specific projects with notable local relevance, highlighted by the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project, and Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development.
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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.
2,931 residents of East Side are employed, from a labour force of 2,955. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 94.4%. 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 2,381, 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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Supported by an educated workforce and strong representation across essential services, East Side recorded an estimated 3.1% annual employment expansion alongside an unemployment rate of only 0.8%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, 2,931 residents were employed, maintaining an unemployment rate 5.1% beneath the Regional NT level of 5.9%, while labor force participation reached an exceptional 94.4% compared to 69.8% across Regional NT. Census records showed 5.2% of workers based at home, though these figures coincided with Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training represent the primary industries of employment for local residents.
Workforce concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment relative to 5.0% regionally. Comparing resident workers to the Census working population indicates a constrained volume of local employment opportunities within the boundary. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that during the year to March 2026, East Side experienced a 3.1% rise in employment and a 2.8% expansion in the labour force, reducing local unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In Regional NT over the same period, employment grew by 2.8% and the labour force by 2.7%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. Long-term labor expectations from the Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts provide additional context on future workforce requirements. While national projections anticipate job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors show varied performance. Applying national sector rates to the local industry profile suggests employment for East Side could rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate the suburb of East Side recorded a median taxpayer income of $69,838 and an average of $78,176, substantially exceeding the national benchmark as well as Regional NT medians of $53,572 and averages of $63,776. Adjusting for a 9.41% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to around $76,410 for median income and $85,532 for average income as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census measures, local household, family, and individual incomes placed between the 79th and 92nd percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort includes 34.0% of workers taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,283 residents), consistent with the 33.6% recorded across the surrounding region. High earners taking in more than $3,000/week account for 35.2% of workers, reflecting solid financial capacity. Housing expenses absorb 14.2% of income, positioning residents in the 80th percentile for disposable funds, while the overall SEIFA income metric sits 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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According to the latest Census, residential stock in East Side consisted of 64.2% houses and 35.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings across Regional NT. Outright home ownership reached 20.6%, outpacing the broader region, while mortgaged properties accounted for 37.4% and rentals comprised 42.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,742 against $1,733 in Regional NT, with weekly rents averaging $393 compared to $150 regionally. Relative to broader Australian figures, East Side mortgage commitments are below the national $1,863 average, whereas median rents sit above the nationwide $375 benchmark.
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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Families constitute 62.9% of local households, comprising 26.6% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements represent 37.1% of households, consisting of 28.4% lone person occupants and 8.2% group arrangements. The typical household consists of 2.5 people, smaller than the Regional NT benchmark 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 attainment among East Side residents aged 15+ is particularly high, with 46.3% holding higher education qualifications compared to 20.1% in SA4 region and 20.1% in Rest of NT, supporting participation in skilled professional sectors. Bachelor degrees account for 26.6%, postgraduate credentials represent 13.9%, and graduate diplomas make up 5.8%. Vocational and technical credentials are also well represented, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications across advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (17.2%). Student engagement is substantial across the area, with 29.9% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
Primary school attendees comprise 10.3%, secondary students represent 7.2%, and 7.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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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East Side contains 9 public transport stops served by bus services. These facilities connect to 1 individual routes that provide 49 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with an average distance of 222 meters from residents to the nearest stop. Reflecting its residential status, commuting is primarily outward, with private vehicles accounting for 77% of journeys, bicycles representing 11%, and walking comprising 7%. Vehicle access averages 1.3 per dwelling, exceeding the regional figure, while 5.2% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit services run at an average rate of 7 trips per day across all available routes, resulting in roughly 5 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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 for East Side residents track closely with Australian standards across young and older demographics, displaying standard prevalence rates for chronic conditions. Private health insurance participation is notably elevated, covering around 58% of the local population (~2,175 people) relative to 51.6% across Regional NT. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 6.9 and 6.8% of the community respectively, while 75.2% reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. Residents aged under 65 experience above-average health metrics. The locality includes 468 people aged 65 and over, making up 12.4% of the population against 8.5% across Regional NT, with older residents recording health outcomes and national rankings that exceed general population levels.
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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East Side displays pronounced multicultural diversity, with 26.5% of residents born abroad and 18.6% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 34.6% of residents. The most significant statistical variation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of local residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NT. Regarding parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds in East Side are English at 24.3% (exceeding the regional 14.3%), Australian at 20.4% (above the 14.9% regional rate), and Other at 10.6%. Other cultural groups show distinctive local representation, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 9.8% (compared to 43.6% regionally), Maori at 1.1% (versus 0.7%), and French ancestry at 0.7% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Side is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 30.9% 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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East Side retains a comparatively youthful age profile. As of August 2026 estimates, residents aged 65+ account for 12.4% of the population compared to 8.5% in Regional NT, while individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 26.4% relative to 35.2% regionally. The median age remains at an estimated 34, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years higher than the Regional NT median of 31 from the same period. The proportion of residents aged 65+ increased from 10.5% at the Census to an estimated 12.4%. Long-term growth to 2041 is expected to be greatest within the 45 - 64 age category, adding 195 residents (22%) to reach 1,071, while the 65+ cohort is projected to expand fastest in percentage terms, growing 41% to 662 residents.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,098 at the 2021 Census → 3,775 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 (SAL70088). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.