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Elizabeth East has an estimated 4,808 residents, up from 4,607 at the 2021 Census — a change of 201 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,955 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 East has an estimated resident count of around 4,808, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside 30 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,607 people, this represents an expansion of 201 people (4.4%). AreaSearch calculated this adjustment using an estimated resident population of 4,760 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release. The suburb of Elizabeth East records a population density of 1,954 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, net gains were predominantly fueled by overseas migration, which made up approximately 68.0% of recent population additions. Future demographic projections for the suburb of Elizabeth East adopt ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, supplemented post-2032 or for unlisted areas by 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age cohort data based on 2021 figures, adjusted through weighted aggregation to SA2 boundaries. Long-term outlooks position the suburb of Elizabeth East within the top quartile of Australian statistical areas for population expansion. Looking ahead to 2041, aggregated SA2 projections indicate the suburb of Elizabeth East is slated to add 1,473 persons, achieving an overall gain of 29.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
95 new dwellings have been approved in Elizabeth East over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, 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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ABS building approvals data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Elizabeth East averages roughly 19 residential approvals each year, totaling an estimated 95 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 50 approvals registered to date in FY-25. With an influx of only 0.9 new residents annually for every approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local residential construction has kept pace with or outstripped demand, broadening buyer options and allowing scope for higher-than-expected population intake. New homes show an average expected construction cost of $305,000, which sits below regional averages and underscores relatively accessible building opportunities.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $942,000 during this financial year, reinforcing the area's predominantly residential character. Per capita construction volumes in Elizabeth East trail the Greater Adelaide benchmark considerably, sitting 69.0% below the regional average. While limited new building historically strengthens demand and asset values for established stock, local building activity has accelerated in recent years. Detached houses account for 76.0% of recent construction while attached formats make up 24.0%, maintaining a traditional suburban landscape that appeals to purchasers seeking larger blocks. Reflecting an average of approximately 127 people per approved dwelling, the suburb exhibits distinct low-density urban planning attributes. According to current quarterly calculations by AreaSearch, the residential population of Elizabeth East is slated to expand by 1,425 residents through to 2041. Should building delivery continue at its present pace, the supply of new dwellings could fall short of demographic expansion, which may intensify competition among purchasers and exert upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Elizabeth East, worth an estimated $26 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.87 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans health & medical, transport & logistics and education & training. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital works play a defining role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key initiatives poised to influence the suburb, prominent among which are the WCH Foundation Family Health and Wellbeing Hub, Edinburgh Central Mixed Use Development, Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community, and Lionsgate Business Park.
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WCH Foundation Family Health and Wellbeing Hub
The WCH Foundation Family Health and Wellbeing Hub is a 26 million dollar multipurpose community health facility designed by Studio Nine Architects. Located in the Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, it features curved facades and green walls to create a non-institutional environment. The hub provides early parenting programs, perinatal and adolescent mental health support, student-led allied health clinics, and short-term residential accommodation for new mothers.
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.
Playford Health Hub
The Playford Health Hub is a $105+ million master-planned health and wellbeing precinct developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties directly opposite the Lyell McEwin Hospital. Stages 1 and 2 delivered a multi-deck car park, retail amenities, and a 6-Star Green Star specialist medical consulting building hosting Calvary, GenesisCare, Clinpath, and SA Health. Stage 3 is planned and approved for the delivery of a new multi-storey private hospital facility operated in partnership with Calvary Health Care.
Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct
A major health precinct surrounding Lyell McEwin Hospital that is progressively expanding through multiple stages. The precinct integrates public and private healthcare, specialist medical consulting, allied health, aged care, research, education and future hospital facilities. Completed projects include Healthia and the Playford Health Hub specialist medical building, while planning continues for a private hospital and additional health services to support northern Adelaide.
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.
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.
Barrow Crescent Reserve Upgrade
Upgrade of Barrow Crescent Reserve in Elizabeth Vale to include a range of playground equipment, an accessible basket swing, nature play features, new paths, shelter with picnic setting and landscaping. The upgrades have been guided by input from local residents.
Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion
$47 million expansion delivering two new 24-bed inpatient wards (48 beds total) across approximately 5,900 square metres on Level 3 of Building A, completed August 2024. Rooms include single ensuites, bariatric facilities, negative pressure isolation rooms and dementia-friendly spaces. The emergency department was also upgraded to 76 treatment spaces. A follow-on $16.5 million fast-tracked refurbishment of Ward 1C is underway to add a further 20 inpatient beds, with construction commencing March 2025 and due for completion December 2025.The broader program targets 80 additional beds at the hospital by end of 2025, serving a population of over 400,000 in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
1,621 residents of Elizabeth East are employed, from a labour force of 1,912. Unemployment sits at 15.2%, with participation at 50.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,961, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in Elizabeth East features an even distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, marked by solid representation in industrial and manufacturing trades, alongside an overall jobless rate of 15.2% according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,621, but unemployment remains elevated at 11.4% above the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. Additionally, labor force participation is comparatively subdued at 50.1% versus 66.4% across Greater Adelaide. Census figures indicate that merely 5.7% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Most working residents are engaged in construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Retail trade stands out as a key area of local specialization, employing a share of the workforce that is 1.4 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles represent only 2.2% of local workers compared to 7.3% across the wider region. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident numbers suggests the suburb serves largely as a residential community with relatively few internal employment positions. In the year to March 2026, aggregated ABS and SALM figures analyzed by AreaSearch show that Elizabeth East's labor force grew by 0.2% while employment contracted by 2.1%, lifting the unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide achieved a 4.2% expansion in employment and 4.0% labor force growth, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project economy-wide job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When mapped across Elizabeth East's specific industry distribution via weighted extrapolation, local employment is projected to expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (excluding localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elizabeth East is $904 a week (about $47,000 a year), with median personal income at $481 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,480 a year against an average of $38,691. 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 taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows personal earnings in the suburb of Elizabeth East sit beneath nationwide norms. Taxpayer median income in the suburb of Elizabeth East is $35,480 and average earnings reach $38,691, whereas Greater Adelaide records $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $39,088 for median income and $42,626 for average income. During Census 2021, local individual, family, and household earnings all ranked between the 1st and 2nd percentiles across Australia.
A total of 1,591 residents (33.1% of the population) earn in the $400 - 799 weekly bracket, differing from Greater Adelaide where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is largest at 31.8%. Furthermore, 44.1% of local earners receive sub-$800 weekly incomes. Mortgage and rental costs leave residents with only 79.6% of income remaining, placing local housing affordability at the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elizabeth East had 1,723 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $225 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,062 a month. Rent absorbs 24.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing composition in Elizabeth East stood at 66.1% detached houses and 33.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), whereas the broader Adelaide metro profile registered 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Elizabeth East reached 21.0%, falling short of metropolitan levels, while 32.1% of households held a mortgage and 46.9% were renting. Housing expenses remain modest, with local median monthly mortgage commitments at $1,062 and median weekly rent at $225, well beneath Adelaide metro figures of $1,562 and $320. On a wider scale, Elizabeth East's mortgage costs and rental rates sit markedly under the national benchmarks of $1,863 per month and $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elizabeth East counted 1,723 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 36% 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 constitute 60.0% of households in the area, divided into single parent families at 21.5%, couples with children at 19.9%, and couples without children at 17.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.0%, predominantly consisting of lone person households at 36.1% alongside group households at 3.9%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.4 people, marginally below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.5% of adults in Elizabeth East hold a university qualification, including 6.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,135 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 962 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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in Elizabeth East is 8.5%, trailing the nationwide level of 30.4%. Within tertiary education, bachelor degrees constitute 6.2% of qualifications, ahead of postgraduate qualifications at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. In contrast, vocational and technical learning is widespread, with 36.1% of people aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 28.9% with certificates and 7.2% with advanced diplomas. Student enrollment across the suburb is substantial, as 32.5% of the local population actively attends educational institutions. By sector, 14.1% are enrolled in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.3% are engaged in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Elizabeth East reaches 23 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 550 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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Local transit infrastructure in Elizabeth East features 23 bus stops served by 12 routes that deliver 549 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 212 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is largely residential, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 90% of commuters, while 6% travel by bus. Household vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, below the wider metropolitan norm, and 5.7% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions).
Daily transit frequency averages 78 trips across the network, translating to roughly 23 weekly services for each transit stop.
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57.9% of residents in Elizabeth East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 11.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 42.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.9 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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An evaluation of chronic illnesses and mortality data by AreaSearch highlights significant health burdens affecting both youth and elderly demographics in Elizabeth East. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by approximately 42% of residents (~2,037 people), compared against 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national standard of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 12.8% and 10.4% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 57.9% of residents report no long-term health ailments, versus 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. Chronic medical issues are elevated among working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.0% of the community (961 people), experiencing health patterns that generally mirror the national distribution for their cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.1% of Elizabeth East residents were born overseas and 19.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (25.1%). 3.4% 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 East is pronounced relative to most suburban areas, with 30.1% of community members born abroad and 19.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 33.2% of residents. In addition, followers of Islam represent 10.4% of the local population, a proportion noticeably greater than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.0%. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Elizabeth East are English (32.0%), Australian (25.1%), and Other (13.7%). Variations also exist across other heritages: Lebanese ancestry represents 0.4% locally (compared to 0.3% across the region), German accounts for 4.1% (versus 5.1% regionally), and Vietnamese constitutes 0.8% (against 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elizabeth East is 38. 24.6% 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 demographic structure of Elizabeth East leans toward younger generations. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 32.4% of residents, compared to 29.0% across Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 44 cohort accounts for 26.3% against 28.9% regionally. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 place the median age at 38, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year under the Greater Adelaide median of 39 from that same Census. The 45 - 64 age bracket has shifted from 22.8% at the Census to an estimated 21.3%.
Projections indicate that by 2041, senior residents aged 65+ will account for the majority of expansion, adding 420 residents (44%) to total 1,382.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elizabeth East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,607 at the 2021 Census → 4,808 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 (SAL40399). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.