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Edwardstown has an estimated 5,300 residents, up from 4,514 at the 2021 Census — a change of 786 people, or 17.4%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 2,265 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 evaluations of ABS demographics data for the wider region, alongside address registries verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Edwardstown has an estimated residency of approximately 5,300 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 786 people (17.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count was 4,514 residents. This adjustment is deduced from the resident count of 5,292, projected by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) coupled with 44 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,265 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across Australian localities analysed by AreaSearch.
The 17.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Edwardstown since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (6.2%) as well as the SA3 territory, positioning it as a leading growth zone. The expansion was primarily fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.0% of the aggregate population increase in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories where this data is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA age-cohort forecasts published by the SA State Government in 2023 (using 2021 baselines) are applied via a population growth weighted aggregation method converting LGA data to SA2 levels. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, population growth is projected to land just under the median of all statistical locations assessed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Edwardstown expected to add 647 residents by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 calculations, representing a long-term expansion of 12.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
254 new dwellings have been approved in Edwardstown over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 62, 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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Calculations by AreaSearch using building approvals data from the ABS show that Edwardstown averages approximately 50 residential approvals per year, summing to about 254 residential builds over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 57 approvals logged. With a ratio of 3 new residents per year per approved dwelling during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating robust demand that underpins property values, new residential properties are registering an average construction cost of $326,000. Non-residential development approvals have reached $5.5 million in the current financial year, highlighting that the locality remains dominantly residential in character.
In comparison to the broader Greater Adelaide region, residential building approvals in Edwardstown are somewhat higher, running at 49.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, ensuring a steady stream of options for buyers while supporting local demand. Recently approved construction is made up of 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% semi-detached options or multi-dwelling units, and this growing diversity of townhomes and apartments provides choices across various budget categories, ranging from standard family properties to compact, lower-cost options. Recording roughly 75 people for each approved dwelling, the area displays key metrics of a developing sector. Long-term forecasts indicate that Edwardstown is on track to gain 639 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Under current construction trajectories, incoming residential supply is expected to align well with demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially driving demographic growth beyond current estimates.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects close to Edwardstown, worth an estimated $70 million. 4 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and health & medical. 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 changes, and major works are critical drivers of neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Tram Grade Separation Projects, the Tonsley Innovation District, the SA Health south-side system upgrades including the Daw Park Urgent Care Hub, and the South Road resurfacing components of the River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D), with the following records detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing precinct by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 consists of 50 energy-efficient apartments (7.5-star rating) and is nearing completion with Junction's head office scheduled to open to the public on May 25, 2026. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building. The development serves as a community hub featuring a cafe, co-working spaces, and support services for approximately 10,000 South Australians annually. The project is supported by the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Program and built by Schiavello.
SA Health - Building a Bigger Health System in the South (Daw Park Urgent Care Hub & other upgrades)
A comprehensive program to expand and upgrade health services across Southern Adelaide, adding 228 additional hospital beds at Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Hospital, and the Repat Health Precinct. Key components include: an SA Health Urgent Care Hub in Daw Park (formerly Complex and RestorativE (CARE) service), an expanded Transitional Care Unit at Flinders Medical Centre, a new medical imaging suite, redevelopment of the Margaret Tobin Centre (including a new 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit), and a 26-bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit at the Repat Health Precinct.The program aims to provide better health services closer to home and reduce pressure on emergency departments.
Fig Tree Terraces
A residential development in Melrose Park delivering 36 new homes, including 21 homes sold off the plan and 15 social housing apartments. The project is located in a leafy neighbourhood, offering walkability to key amenities such as shops and transport. It contributes to housing supply in the Adelaide South Growth Areas.
Springbank Road Pedestrian Actuated Crossing
Installation of a Pedestrian Actuated Crossing (PAC) on Springbank Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and access. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments.
Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line)
Removal of the Glenelg tram line level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, by constructing a tram overpass across both roads to reduce congestion and improve safety and travel times. This project is part of the larger effort to create a non-stop South Road. The project will also include a new tram stop, an elevated Mike Turtur Bikeway, and revitalized open space.
River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D) - South Road Resurfacing Works
Resurfacing works on a 3km section of South Road between Glengarry Avenue, Glandore, and Bennet Avenue, Melrose Park, delivering a smoother and safer ride for motorists. Further works were undertaken from Daws Road to Lloyd Street, St Marys. These works involve removing the existing pavement and replacing it with asphalt to ensure long-term safety and integrity. This is part of a package of 13 infrastructure upgrades designed to support and complement the revitalised T2D Project.
Believe Housing Australia - Panorama Apartments
A $13.7 million four-level apartment building offering 18 two-bedroom modern apartments and five specialist disability accommodation apartments. This development provides affordable rental accommodation significantly below the market rate.
New Hospital and Allied Centre (Repat Health Precinct)
Development of a five-storey hospital and allied centre on the former repatriation hospital site. The facility includes 8 surgical theatres, 30 ward beds, a 20-chair renal dialysis unit, a GP clinic, radiology, pathology, a pharmacy, and a cafe. It also provides dedicated areas for specialist medical and allied health services, and an integrated 350-space multi-deck carpark. This project is a key part of the broader Repat Health Precinct masterplan, designed to increase public and private surgical capacity and provide essential health services to the community.The project will enable the delivery of both public and private surgical capacity, with the public surgery increasing the capacity across the public health network.
3,088 residents of Edwardstown are employed, from a labour force of 3,216. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,720, about 127% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly qualified, with a strong presence in crucial service industries, a jobless rate of just 4.0%, and an annual employment expansion rate estimated at 8.4% by AreaSearch aggregation. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 3,088, with a local unemployment rate sitting 0.2% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. Labor force participation is relatively typical, standing at 70.9% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Based on Census data, a modest 10.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restriction impacts.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. The neighborhood demonstrates a strong concentration in healthcare & social assistance, employing residents at 1.3 times the wider metropolitan proportion. In contrast, construction workers are less represented, accounting for 5.7% of the workforce compared to the regional baseline of 8.7%. With 1.1 employed persons for every local resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a employment hub, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch combined data from SALM and ABS to show that between the year ending March 2026, employment rose by 8.4% and the labour force grew by 7.5%, which led to a drop in unemployment of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context on expected future demand in Edwardstown. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry projections are applied to Edwardstown's job composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.0% over five years and by 14.6% over ten years. This calculation uses a simple weighting method for illustration only and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Edwardstown is $1,360 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $744 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,714 a year against an average of $57,419. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Edwardstown recorded a median annual income of $49,714 and an average of $57,419. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to median and average values of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 point to a median of approximately $54,770 and an average of $63,259. Looking at 2021 Census returns, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest, placing between the 24th and 37th percentiles.
Income spread figures indicate that 31.2% of the population (representing 1,653 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which closely aligns with the regional proportion of 31.8% in this category. Financial pressure from housing costs is substantial, with residents retaining only 81.7% of their income, which ranks in the 22nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Edwardstown had 1,952 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 19% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the Census consisted of 60.2% standalone houses and 39.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, differing from the wider Adelaide metropolitan distribution of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other structures. Outright home ownership lags behind the metropolitan standard, sitting at 22.9%, while the remaining residential properties are either held under a mortgage (32.1%) or occupied by tenants (44.9%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average at $1,690, whereas the median weekly rent was $275, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Edwardstown counted 1,952 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,292 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 38% 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 units constitute the majority of households at 55.6%, which breaks down into 22.6% couples raising children, 21.7% couples without children, and 10.0% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 44.4%, with single-person households representing 37.6% and shared group households making up 6.7%. The typical household size of 2.2 individuals is slightly smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.7% of adults in Edwardstown hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 115 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,092 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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The local educational profile is distinct relative to the wider region, with university attainment rates (33.7% of residents aged 15+) tracking ahead of the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA4 regional level of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Practical and technical certifications are also highly represented, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (19.7%). Enrolment rates are particularly strong, with 28.3% of the population engaged in structured study.
This cohort includes 8.7% studying at tertiary institutions, 8.0% attending primary school, and 4.8% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Edwardstown reaches 33 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity is supported by 33 active transit points within the suburb, combining bus and rail options. These points are serviced by 30 unique routes, providing a total of 2,134 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most working residents commute elsewhere, with private cars being the main transport mode at 78%, followed by trains at 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per home, which is below the wider metropolitan average. A relatively modest 10.5% of the workforce worked from home according to 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 304 scheduled services per day across the network, translating to roughly 64 weekly services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Edwardstown report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality metrics and chronic illness rates suggest notable health hurdles locally, with chronic illnesses present in both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance uptake sitting relatively low at roughly 50% of the population, which equates to about 2,635 people. This compares to a rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Psychological health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 9.6% and 7.7% of residents respectively, while 67.9% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, matching the Greater Adelaide rate of 67.9%.
Residents of working age display higher than average rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 17.4% of the population (922 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national comparative metrics landing roughly in line with the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Edwardstown residents were born overseas and 30.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.9%) and Australian (22.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The neighborhood displays greater cultural diversity than most benchmarked markets, with 32.0% of residents born outside Australia and 30.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.3% of the community. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 6.7% of residents compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the primary ancestries reported are English at 24.9%, Australian at 22.0%, and Other at 13.0%. There are also minor deviations from regional averages, with Hungarian ancestry representing 0.4% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%), and German at 5.2% (compared to 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Edwardstown is 37. 30.6% 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 median age of 37 years is slightly younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and aligns closely with the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 25 - 34 age bracket has a high representation at 18.8%, while the 75 - 84 cohort is underrepresented at 5.5%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 4.3% to 5.5% of the total population, while the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 11.8% to 10.4%. Demographic projections to 2041 point to shifts in the local age profile, led by a 38% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to rise by 109 people to reach 401 compared to the baseline of 291.
In contrast, the 0 to 4 group is projected to see a flatter trajectory, expanding by 5% and adding only 13 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Edwardstown
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, Local governments Daily | May 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 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,514 at the 2021 Census → 5,300 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 (SAL40395). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.