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Elizabeth Downs has an estimated 5,574 residents, up from 5,160 at the 2021 Census — a change of 414 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 1,775 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 Elizabeth Downs is estimated to have a population of approximately 5,574, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates and post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 5,160 people, this represents an addition of 414 people (8.0%). This estimate builds upon an AreaSearch resident figure of 5,509 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 87 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,775 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the state's 7.7% increase, the suburb of Elizabeth Downs recorded an 8.0% expansion post-2021, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary demographic catalyst was overseas migration, generating roughly 55.00000000000001% of recent net population additions. For demographic forecasting, AreaSearch uses 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections with 2022 as their baseline year. Outside those boundaries or after post-2032, models incorporate the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA projections (grounded in 2021 numbers), applying weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 geographies. Looking forward, the suburb of Elizabeth Downs is projected to register demographic growth exceeding the median across statistical areas tracked by AreaSearch. Overall, aggregated SA2 projections indicate an addition of 1,083 persons to 2041, representing a total 18.3% increase over the 16 years.
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231 new dwellings have been approved in Elizabeth Downs over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 77, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Elizabeth Downs has averaged around 46 residential approvals annually, delivering roughly 231 homes across the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 77 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply aligns closely with local demand to sustain a balanced market. Construction costs for new residences average $301,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to present more affordable entry points for purchasers. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains subdued, recording $553,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year.
Per capita residential approvals in Elizabeth Downs track at around half the rate seen across Greater Adelaide, yet the area ranks within the 86th percentile nationally. The composition of recent building activity is heavily oriented toward single-family living, with detached dwellings representing 86.0% and townhouses or apartments comprising 14.0%, reinforcing a suburban profile tailored to buyers wanting spacious homes. Recording around 95 people per approval, Elizabeth Downs continues to display developing area characteristics. Projections indicate that Elizabeth Downs will expand by 1,018 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. The prevailing volume of residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable market conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating population expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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 33 current infrastructure and development projects close to Elizabeth Downs, worth an estimated $8.77 billion. 20 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 and planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 significant projects positioned to influence the area, led by the Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, Playford Alive, Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community, and Craigmore Road Roundabout, with detailed information on these priority works outlined below.
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Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community
90-hectare master planned community development in Blakeview, featuring 1,500 homes for approximately 4,000 residents. Includes a Village Centre with Woolworths, Aldi, schools, medical facilities, a 1.4-hectare park, lake, adventure playground, and extensive green open spaces.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre
A 175 million dollar retail development forming the commercial heart of the Tudor Vale masterplanned community. The project features a 6,420sqm shopping centre anchored by a Coles supermarket, Liquorland, and pharmacy, alongside a significant 20,000sqm large-format retail precinct. The site is strategically located on the north-east side of the Northern Expressway and Curtis Road, adjacent to an existing Aldi, catering to the rapid residential growth in Adelaide's northern corridor.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West
Construction is underway on the $60 million Coles-anchored Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, part of a broader $175 million retail precinct. The 6,420sqm facility features a full-line Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, and St Georges Bakery. Handover for the bulky goods and showroom precinct is expected in late 2027, while the main shopping centre aims for completion by the end of 2026. The site includes 300 car parks and four EV charging stations.
Zaytouna Estate Stage Two
Stage Two of Zaytouna Estate comprises 26 residential allotments nestled amidst rolling countryside with sweeping views in Craigmore. The subdivision features level and split-level allotments ranging from 279 to 678 square meters on 1.95 hectares of premium land. Development approval has been granted, with benching and retaining walls provided by the developer. Located within the One Tree Hill township area with irresistible street appeal and close to bushland reserves, parks and walking trails. Stage One has sold out.Near Craigmore South Primary School, St Thomas More School, Elizabeth Park Primary School, Pinnacle College, Playford College, and Craigmore High School. Nearby amenities include Craigmore Village, Parabanks Shopping Centre, Elizabeth City Centre, Playford Plaza, and public transport.
Catherine McAuley School Upgrade
Construction is underway on a new two-storey education and wellbeing building at Catherine McAuley School. The project includes three permanent classrooms replacing transportables, a wellbeing centre with therapy consultation rooms, a student services hub, a dedicated playgroup space, upgraded outdoor learning areas with a mini amphitheatre and native landscaping. Works commenced in September 2025 with completion targeted for Reception students commencing in 2027.
Bentley Road Affordable Housing Development
Development of 62 affordable 2-3 bedroom homes for low-income earners and first home buyers on a 3.25-hectare site. Civil works completed as of May 2025 with home construction underway. The project includes a large natural reserve along Craigmore Road preserving established trees for community use. Homes are priced from $555,000 to $659,500 with fixed-price options and shared equity through HomeStart Finance. Over 50% of homes sold as of October 2025. The site features quality finishes, 7-star energy rating, and solar panels.Homes being sold across six stages through the government's HomeSeeker SA program.
Playford Alive Urban Renewal Project
One of Australia's largest urban renewal projects spanning over 1,000 hectares, 30km north of Adelaide. A partnership between Renewal SA, the SA Housing Trust, the City of Playford and the local community, renewing the suburbs of Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains and delivering greenfield development across Andrews Farm, Munno Para and Penfield. Established in 2008, the project has delivered thousands of homes plus community infrastructure including three schools, a medical centre, railway station, wetlands, parklands and a $250 million town centre.A 2025 eastern expansion (Playford Alive East) adds a further 71 hectares at Munno Para, delivering approximately 1,480 additional homes over eight years, including around 390 affordable homes and five medium-density sites adjacent to Munno Para Railway Station. Record land sales were achieved in 2025, with 360 contracts exchanged and 200 additional allotments scheduled for summer 2025-26 release. On completion, the project will house more than 43,000 residents.
The Entrance Estate Angle Vale
Boutique residential estate in Angle Vale featuring premium land releases with river views and heritage tree preservation. High-quality urban design with wide lots, landscaped streetscapes, and proximity to established amenities. Targeting families seeking premium lifestyle in northern Adelaide.
1,736 residents of Elizabeth Downs are employed, from a labour force of 2,153. Unemployment sits at 19.4%, with participation at 49.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,656, about 84% 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 workforce in Elizabeth Downs displays a balance of blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by strong representation in manufacturing and industrial operations, with local unemployment standing at 19.4% according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,736, while the jobless rate sits 15.5% higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%. Labor force engagement is also subdued, registering a participation rate of 49.8% against Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. At the Census, only 4.7% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures influenced these findings. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
Notably, administrative & support roles show substantial local concentration, recording employment rates 2.2 times the regional average. In contrast, education & training accounts for just 4.1% of workers, trailing the regional benchmark of 9.3%. Given the disparity between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census, this largely residential district provides limited employment opportunities within its borders. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw labour force increasing by 1.7% while employment declined by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Elizabeth Downs. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Elizabeth Downs's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elizabeth Downs is $970 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $494 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,672 a year against an average of $46,984. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that personal earnings in Elizabeth Downs trail national benchmarks. Taxpayers in Elizabeth Downs record a median income of $43,672 and an average income of $46,984, compared with Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $48,113 (median) and $51,762 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual income metrics, Census records place the suburb between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, 34.4% of residents (1,917 individuals) earn in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 31.8%. Severe mortgage and rental pressures leave only 80.8% of income remaining, placing the area in the 4th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elizabeth Downs had 1,916 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $953 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that residential stock in Elizabeth Downs consists of 77.9% houses alongside 22.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metro Adelaide. Outright home ownership stands at 21.5%, lagging metropolitan levels, with the balance comprised of mortgaged properties (33.7%) and rentals (44.8%). Typical monthly mortgage costs are $953, well under the metro Adelaide average of $1,562, while median weekly rent is $250, compared to $320 regionally. Compared to wider Australian benchmarks, local monthly home loan payments remain substantially lower than the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elizabeth Downs counted 1,916 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,070 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.1% of local households, consisting of 22.9% single parent families, 21.3% couples with children, and 17.7% couples without children. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.9%, divided between single-person dwellings at 31.5% and group households at 4.4%. The median household size of 2.5 people aligns exactly with Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
6.3% of adults in Elizabeth Downs hold a university qualification, including 4.7% with a bachelor degree and 0.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 476 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 916 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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Tertiary attainment represents a notable local challenge, as only 6.3% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4%, highlighting a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 4.7%, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas each account for 0.8%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing certificates (31.8%) or advanced diplomas (6.5%). Formal educational engagement is substantial across the community, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in study. This includes 14.7% attending primary schools, 8.6% in secondary education, and 2.9% engaged in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Elizabeth Downs reaches 42 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 760 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 transit in Elizabeth Downs comprises 42 active bus stops across 12 distinct routes, generating 755 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with residents living an average of 193 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outside the area for work, with private motor vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys and bus travel capturing 7%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In the 2021 Census, a modest 4.7% of the workforce worked from home, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the entire network, services operate at an average frequency of 107 trips per day, providing roughly 17 weekly trips at each transit stop.
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58.1% of residents in Elizabeth Downs report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 11.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates indicate substantial health challenges in Elizabeth Downs across younger and older cohorts, accompanied by particularly low private health insurance uptake at roughly 46% of the population (~2,543 people). By comparison, private coverage reaches 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationally. Mental health conditions (12.7%) and asthma (10.5%) are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, with 58.1% of residents reporting no chronic medical issues compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents experience high rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.6% of the population (813 people), below Greater Adelaide's 19.1%, and while older residents face distinct health hurdles, overall outcomes among seniors broadly mirror national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Elizabeth Downs is largely Australian-born, at 78.1% of residents, with 12.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (28.2%). 4.5% 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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Cultural diversity in Elizabeth Downs exceeds broader benchmarks, with 21.9% of residents born abroad and 12.9% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary faith, practiced by 33.7% of the population. Notably, Islamic representation is elevated at 3.9%, compared with 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental ancestry, the most prevalent backgrounds in Elizabeth Downs are English at 33.1% (versus 27.8% regionally), Australian at 28.2% (versus 22.8% regionally), and Other at 9.8%. Specific demographic variations include an elevated representation of Australian Aboriginal heritage at 4.5% (against 1.2% regionally), German ancestry at 4.4% (against 5.1%), and Russian background at 0.3% (matching the regional 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elizabeth Downs is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 29.7% 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 demographic profile of Elizabeth Downs tilts heavily towards youth. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates show 36.6% of residents are aged 0 - 24, compared to 29.0% across Greater Adelaide, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 14.6% versus 19.1% regionally. The median age remains 34 as at August 2026, unchanged since the 2021 Census and 5 years younger than the Greater Adelaide figure of 39 at that Census. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has declined from 22.9% at the Census to 20.6%. By 2041, retirees and senior residents are projected to drive local growth, increasing by 316 residents (39%) to reach 1,130.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elizabeth Downs
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 87 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,160 at the 2021 Census → 5,574 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 (SAL40398). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.