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Elizabeth South has an estimated 3,153 residents, up from 2,933 at the 2021 Census — a change of 220 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 886 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Elizabeth South has reached an estimated 3,153 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,933 people, this represents a net addition of 220 people (7.5%). This calculation builds on an Estimated Resident Population of 3,128 identified by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 49 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census benchmark. The local population density stands at 885 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
With a 7.5% post-census increase, the suburb of Elizabeth South trails the statewide growth of 7.7% by only 0.2 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum. Inbound international migration served as the core growth engine, generating around 85.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Elizabeth South utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling anchored to 2022 benchmarks. Where coverage is absent or extends beyond post-2032 horizons, AreaSearch integrates 2023 SA State Government LGA age-cohort projections based on 2021 numbers, applying weighted growth aggregations from LGA down to SA2 geographic levels. Demographic modeling indicates future population expansion will place the locality in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 estimates pointing to an influx of 971 persons to 2041. Over the full 16 years, this trajectory translates to an aggregate gain of 30.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
59 new dwellings have been approved in Elizabeth South over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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Examining ABS residential approvals allocated across local boundaries, AreaSearch identifies an annual average of approximately 11 dwellings approved in Elizabeth South. Total residential planning permits reached an estimated 59 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 31 recorded in FY-25 to date. Over that same 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), population inflows tracked at 1.7 people per year for every completed dwelling, demonstrating balanced absorption that underpins market stability. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $283,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective entry points for new construction.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $108.5 million in the current financial year, signaling significant capital commitment from local enterprise. Per capita residential construction in Elizabeth South trails Greater Adelaide significantly, registering 69.0% below regional average per person. Although this structural shortfall in new additions typically protects existing asset values, local construction activity has gained momentum of late. The composition of approved housing encompasses 69.0% detached dwellings alongside 31.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering diverse options spanning larger family residences to economical medium-density formats. Notably, detached dwellings make up a higher share of recent approvals than the 42.0% at Census baseline, reflecting persistent demand for standalone layouts amidst broader urban consolidation. With an average of roughly 142 people per approval, the precinct maintains the profile of an emerging growth market. Long-term projections indicate Elizabeth South will add 946 residents through to 2041 from the latest quarterly AreaSearch benchmark. Should building approvals remain at current volumes, residential delivery may lag population expansion, intensifying competition among prospective purchasers and placing upward pressure on asset 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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elizabeth South, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.28 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans health & medical, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure programs and public planning works. AreaSearch tracks 14 capital projects expected to influence the surrounding precinct. Primary undertakings encompass the Lionsgate Business Park, Playford Health Hub, Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion, and the Northern Suburbs Primary School, with key relevant initiatives outlined below.
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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.
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.
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A strategic transport study led by South Australia's Department for Infrastructure and Transport to guide future investment across Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs. The study area spans from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to Humbug Scrub, examining road safety, freight efficiency, and public and active transport integration to support the region, which is projected to account for around 40 percent of Greater Adelaide's population growth by 2041 (an estimated 140,000 additional residents). It will build on and consolidate existing funded projects and planning studies in the area, and will inform the state's forthcoming Greater Adelaide Regional Plan.A community and stakeholder engagement period has been completed and feedback is being reviewed by the project team.
John Rice Avenue Residential Development
An 8.5-hectare residential development on John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth South, to create approximately 300 new homes with at least 230 homes to be delivered on the primary Renewal SA site. The project involves rezoning land opposite the former Holden factory site (Lionsgate Business Park) and aims to increase housing supply and affordability in Adelaide's northern suburbs with at least 15% affordable housing. The site is strategically located near hospitals, health services, shopping centres, schools, jobs, public transport, park lands, and the Little Para River Nature Reserve.Part of the SA Government's Housing Roadmap.
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central is a mixed-use defence, technology and innovation precinct on a high-profile corner site at 1-5 Sturton Road in the Edinburgh Defence Precinct, approximately 25km north of Adelaide. Stage 1 is complete and trading, comprising a retail and food and beverage strip with alfresco seating and on-site parking; St George's Bakehouse, Mr Rolls Vietnamese and Minato Sushi have opened, with one food and beverage tenancy remaining. Stage 2 is under construction and nearing practical completion, delivering 13 high-specification industrial and commercial units of 405sqm to 1,072sqm with attached office space and base build Zone 3 / Zone 4 defence zone capability, plus a 139-place childcare centre to be operated by Woodlands Early Learning Centre.Tenancies of 400sqm to 1,600sqm are targeted at defence, space and advanced technology occupiers, drawing on a local workforce of more than 17,000 and neighbouring users including RAAF Base Edinburgh, BAE Systems and the Defence Science and Technology Group. The site benefits from direct connectivity to Salisbury Highway, Port Wakefield Road and Main North Road. The original mixed-use approval was granted by the City of Salisbury under application 361/2119/2018/1B.
John Rice Avenue and Haydown Road junction upgrade
Upgrade of the junction of John Rice Avenue and Haydown Road in Elizabeth Vale, including installation of traffic lights, a new dedicated right-turn lane, new and upgraded LED lighting, new kerb and gutter, and new and upgraded road surface and line marking.
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.
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.
753 residents of Elizabeth South are employed, from a labour force of 1,023. Unemployment sits at 26.4%, with participation at 42.6%. 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 4,589, about 146% 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 labour market in Elizabeth South features a dual presence of professional and industrial occupations, highlighted by substantial manufacturing capacity alongside an unemployment rate of 26.4% based on aggregated statistical boundaries. Figures for March 2026 record 753 residents in active employment, yet local joblessness exceeds the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8% by 22.6%, underscoring significant capacity for workforce expansion. Overall labour participation is subdued at 42.6% compared to 66.4% across Greater Adelaide, while Census records show just 3.7% of workers operating from home during a period influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Major employers of resident labour include retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Local industrial specialisation is particularly pronounced, with manufacturing capturing a workforce proportion 1.8 times the broader regional standard. Conversely, education & training accounts for an under-indexed 3.1% of local workers relative to 9.3% in Greater Adelaide. Maintaining a ratio of 1.2 workers for every resident as at the Census, Elizabeth South serves as an established employment destination, drawing outside workers to fill local positions. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw labour force increasing by 0.4% while employment declined by 3.7%, resulting in the unemployment rate rise by 3.0 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide, where employment grew by 4.2%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment fell 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 South. 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 South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% 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 South is $774 a week (about $40,000 a year), with median personal income at $457 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,500 a year against an average of $47,701. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $43,500 and a mean figure of $47,701 in Elizabeth South. These amounts track below regional comparators, where Greater Adelaide records a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Accounting for cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, modelled benchmarks as of March 2026 stand at roughly $47,924 (median) and $52,552 (average). The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 0th and 1st percentiles across the country.
Weekly earnings data reveals 34.3% of locals (1,081 people) concentrated in the $400 - 799 bracket, in contrast to the metropolitan concentration of 31.8% in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. With 51.5% of earners receiving under $800 weekly, significant financial strain is evident across the community, leaving only 76.7% of income remaining after housing costs to rank at the 2nd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elizabeth South had 1,149 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 1% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 28.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing profiles from the recent Census show Elizabeth South comprised 41.6% houses and 58.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider metropolitan baseline of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Elizabeth South was 16.3%, with remaining households split between 17.8% under a mortgage and 65.9% occupying rental properties. Typical financing costs stood at $867 per month, substantially below the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $220 compared to $320 across the metropolitan area. Nationally, local repayments remain well below the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the countrywide rental figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elizabeth South counted 1,149 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,235 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 13% couples without children. 40% 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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Family units constitute 55.9% of local living arrangements, made up of 24.0% single parent families, 16.8% couples with children, and 13.1% couples without children. The remaining 44.1% consist of non-family residences, where lone person households represent 39.7% and group households form 4.5%. With an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, household sizes are marginally smaller than the Greater Adelaide standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.1% of adults in Elizabeth South hold a university qualification, including 5.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 160 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 876 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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Higher education rates in the precinct present clear development scope, with university degree attainment recorded at 7.1% against the broader national figure of 30.4%. Attainment is led by Bachelor degrees at 5.3%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.4%. Vocational education forms a major pillar of local qualifications, where 35.1% of adults aged 15+ hold technical credentials, including 29.7% with certificates and 5.4% holding advanced diplomas. Active participation in study is strong throughout the area, with 32.9% of the local population undertaking formal schooling or tertiary courses.
Current student breakdowns comprise 14.2% enrolled in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.2% attending tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Elizabeth South reaches 24 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 750 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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Transit networks in Elizabeth South encompass 24 operational stops providing bus connections across the locality. A total of 14 routes traverse these locations, providing 746 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favorable, with average walking distances to the nearest stop standing at 221 meters. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting choice at 86%, while public bus travel accounts for 9%. Motor vehicle availability averages 0.7 per dwelling, tracking below metropolitan figures, and 3.7% of workers worked from home based on 2021 Census records during pandemic conditions. Public transport operations provide an average of 106 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 31 weekly trips per individual stop.
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57.3% of residents in Elizabeth South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 12.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.5 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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Assessment of health indicators in Elizabeth South reveals notable public health challenges across varied demographic groups, with chronic condition rates and mortality metrics impacting younger and older residents alike. Private health insurance uptake is subdued, covering roughly 46% of the population (~1,447 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and an overall Australian rate of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 10.4% and 13.9% of the local community respectively, while 57.3% report no chronic illnesses compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age cohorts display heightened rates of ongoing conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 13.1% of residents (413 people), sitting below the regional share of 19.1%, with older resident health outcomes aligning broadly with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.5% of Elizabeth South residents were born overseas and 23.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (25.7%). 5.0% 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 is pronounced in Elizabeth South, where 27.5% of residents were born overseas and 23.1% use a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common faith tradition at 35.0% of the population. Islamic affiliation shows notable local presence, accounting for 7.1% of the community compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Ancestral backgrounds reported by residents are led by English at 29.6%, Australian at 25.7%, and Other backgrounds at 16.6%, which sits above the regional figure of 9.7%. Distinct cultural cohorts also include Australian Aboriginal representation at 5.0% of Elizabeth South (vs 1.2% regionally), Vietnamese heritage at 0.7% (vs 1.2%), and Croatian heritage at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elizabeth South is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.6% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Elizabeth South skews noticeably young. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 36.4% of residents belong to the 0 - 24 youth bracket, compared to 29.0% across Greater Adelaide, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 13.1% against a metropolitan share of 19.1%. The estimated median age reached 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 5 years below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 39 recorded at the Census. Residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their presence from 24.5% at Census to an estimated 21.9%.
Long-term projections to 2041 anticipate young people will drive numerical expansion, adding 291 residents (25%) to total 1,439, while senior cohorts will expand at the fastest relative rate, increasing 50% to reach 618 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elizabeth South
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jul 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 — 49 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,933 at the 2021 Census → 3,153 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 (SAL40403). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.