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Elizabeth South has an estimated 3,150 residents, up from 2,933 at the 2021 Census — a change of 217 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 885 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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Based on research of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, and recent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Elizabeth South has an estimated residency of roughly 3,150 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 217 residents (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,933 residents. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,130, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP dataset published by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 48 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population represents a density of 884 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 7.4% growth since census recorded in the suburb of Elizabeth South places it within 0.1 percentage points of the state (7.5%), showing competitive expansion characteristics. Demographic expansion in this locality was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which made up approximately 85.0% of the total demographic gains over recent timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 sector, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 sectors lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are utilized alongside adjustments made via a process of weighted aggregation of demographic expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Projecting future demographic movements, a substantial population rise in the top quartile of statistical divisions analyzed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Elizabeth South projected to expand by 969 residents to 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 30.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Elizabeth South over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics, apportioned from statistical region data, Elizabeth South has recorded roughly 15 new dwellings approved each year, with a total of 77 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 27 during the current FY-26. With an average of 1.9 people per year relocating to the community for each home built throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows balanced supply and demand dynamics, indicating steady conditions, with new developments built at an average value of $282,000.
Furthermore, $108.5 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during the current financial year, showing strong local commercial investment. Compared with Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth South registers significantly lower building activity (71.0% below regional average per person). This lack of new housing typically bolsters demand and prices for existing stock. Recent building activity consists of 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the low density character of the area with a focus on stand-alone homes that appeal to buyers wanting space. Notably, developers are constructing a higher percentage of detached dwellings than the historic layout demonstrates (42.0% at Census), pointing to sustained high demand for family residences despite broader densification trends. Showing approximately 201 people per dwelling approval, Elizabeth South exhibits the profile of a growth area. Looking forward, Elizabeth South is projected to expand by 949 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Should current rates of building persist, the supply of homes may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase competition among prospective buyers and bolster price appreciation.
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 $2.34 billion. 13 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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Few factors can affect a region's performance as much as adjustments to local infrastructure, major developments and planning choices. In total, AreaSearch has identified 14 developments that are expected to influence the area. Key developments include Playford Health Hub, Lionsgate Business Park, Northern Suburbs Primary School, and Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion, with the details below showing those expected to be of greatest relevance.
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Playford Health Hub
A three-stage private health precinct directly opposite the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Stage 1 (completed November 2021) delivered a 24 million dollar, 450-bay multi-deck car park and around 1,700 square metres of retail anchored by SA Health, IGA, Medimart and Australia Post. Stage 2 (completed May 2024) is a 51 million dollar, four-level, 6,500 square metre Specialist Medical Centre powered entirely by renewable energy, designed as South Australia's first 6 Star Green Star registered medical office building.Tenants include Calvary's Connery Centre for day oncology, GenesisCare radiotherapy, Radiology SA, Clinpath Pathology, SA Health and consulting suites. Stage 3 is an approximately 93 million dollar private hospital to be operated by Calvary Health Care, with provision for around ten operating theatres and up to 120 day and overnight beds. It received planning consent from the City of Playford in 2023, is in detailed design and early contractor involvement, and will replace the existing Calvary Central Districts Hospital. An airbridge is planned to link the new private hospital with the public Lyell McEwin Hospital.
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.
757 residents of Elizabeth South are employed, from a labour force of 1,033. Unemployment sits at 26.7%, with participation at 42.8%. 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 4,579, about 145% 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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Elizabeth South has a diverse workforce distributed across professional and industrial jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 26.7%, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area datasets. In March 2026757 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 22.9% above the rate of 3.8% in Greater Adelaide, indicating opportunities for progress, and labor force participation is notably lower (42.8% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). Based on Census records, a minor 3.7% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The top employing sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly high concentration of manufacturing jobs, with employment figures at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training has a minimal footprint, employing 3.1% of the workforce compared to 9.3% across the region. With 1.2 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, hosting more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the labour force grew by 0.5% while employment fell by 3.6%, resulting in a rise of 3.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This stands in contrast to Greater Adelaide, where employment increased by 4.2%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can supply additional context on future demand in Elizabeth South. These projections, looking at five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary significantly across different industries. Aligning these industry-specific projections with the local employment distribution in Elizabeth South indicates that local employment should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
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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The suburb of Elizabeth South's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Elizabeth South's median income among taxpayers is $43,500 and the average income stands at $47,701, which compares to figures for Greater Adelaide's of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,924 (median) and $52,552 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Elizabeth South all fall between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally.
Income analysis reveals 34.3% of the population (1,080 individuals) fall within the $400 - 799 income range, differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 31.8%. With 51.5% earning under $800 per week, the locality faces considerable income constraints affecting local spending patterns. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 76.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 2nd percentile.
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 composition in Elizabeth South, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 41.6% houses and 58.4% other housing types (including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other housing types in metropolitan Adelaide. Concurrently, the level of home ownership in Elizabeth South was below the metropolitan Adelaide average, sitting at 16.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (17.8%) or renting (65.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average at $867, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $220, compared to metropolitan Adelaide averages of $1,562 and $320.
Across the country, Elizabeth South's mortgage repayments are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are far below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elizabeth South counted 1,149 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,234 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 represent the majority of local households at 55.9%, consisting of 16.8% couples raising children, 13.1% couples without children, and 24.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.1%, with single-person households at 39.7% and shared houses representing 4.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is lower than the Greater Adelaide average 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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The region presents educational difficulties, with university graduation rates (7.1%) tracking significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 5.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (5.4%) and certificates (29.7%). Academic participation is exceptionally strong, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in some form of study. This includes 14.2% attending primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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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Public transport analysis indicates there are 24 active transport stops in service in Elizabeth South, consisting of a variety of buses. These transit stops are connected to 14 separate routes, which combine to offer 746 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally living 221 meters away from the nearest transit stop. Being a mainly residential suburb, the majority of residents travel elsewhere for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, while 9% use buses. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.7 per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 3.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules). Daily service frequency averages 106 trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 31 weekly journeys for each individual transit 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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Significant health concerns are evident in Elizabeth South, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which affect both younger and older residents, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is extremely low, at approximately 46% of the population (~1,446 people). This is lower than the 52.7% recorded in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 13.9 and 10.4% of residents, respectively, while 57.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (422 people), which is lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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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Elizabeth South exhibits greater cultural variety than most local property markets, with 27.5% of its inhabitants born outside Australia and 23.1% communicating in a language other than English at home. The predominant faith in Elizabeth South is Christianity, which is practiced by 35.0% of residents. However, the most distinct variation from wider patterns is in Islam, which accounts for 7.1% of the population, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. In terms of parentage (parents' country of birth), the top three ancestries represented in Elizabeth South are English at 29.6% of the population, Australian at 25.7%, and Other at 16.6%, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 9.7%.
Furthermore, there are significant variations in the proportion of other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal people are highly represented at 5.0% of Elizabeth South (compared to 1.2% across the region), Vietnamese people stand at 0.7% (compared to 1.2% regionally), and Croatian people represent 0.5% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
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. 28.5% 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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At 34 years, the median age in Elizabeth South is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth South has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.5%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (7.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.6% to 13.0% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 6.5% to 7.6%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 demographic fell from 12.3% to 11.1% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%.
Demographic projections indicate that Elizabeth South's age structure will shift considerably by 2041. The 45 to 54 group is expected to experience the highest growth at 53%, adding 182 residents to reach 529.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 48 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,933 at the 2021 Census → 3,150 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40403). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.