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Encounter Bay has an estimated 5,480 residents, up from 5,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 175 people, or 3.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,274 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and new locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Encounter Bay has a residency count calculated at approximately 5,480 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 175 people (3.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,305 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 5,436, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 86 validated new addresses verified after the Census. Such population numbers yield a density ratio of 1,274 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across national sites analyzed by AreaSearch.
Throughout the previous decade, the suburb of Encounter Bay displayed steady expansion with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the SA4 region. Demographic gains in the area were mainly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of the overall population increase during recent times. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. Where areas lack this coverage, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 baseline figures) are used, adjusted by weighting population increases from LGA scales to SA2 boundaries. Anticipating future population changes in the suburb of Encounter Bay, projections point to growth exceeding the median of national regional localities, with the population expected to rise by 783 persons by 2041 under combined SA2-level figures, indicating a total increase of 13.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
213 new dwellings have been approved in Encounter Bay over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That is 7.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on analysis of ABS building approvals matched to local boundaries by AreaSearch, yearly approvals in Encounter Bay have averaged approximately 42 new dwellings, translating to an estimated 213 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 45 approvals have been documented. Since construction over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) accommodated an average of only 0.6 new residents per built dwelling annually, residential supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This gives buyers more choices and supports population expansion that may outpace current predictions.
Meanwhile, new dwellings carry an average construction value of $391,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium segment of the market. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $16.2 million have been logged during this financial year, showing consistent commercial investment. Compared with the Rest of SA, the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita in Encounter Bay is approximately two-thirds as high, placing it in the 70th percentile of all localities evaluated across the country. Construction activity is dominated by detached houses at 96.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 4.0%, reinforcing a suburban character dominated by spacious family residences. The ratio of residents to new dwelling approvals stands at roughly 190 people, representing a low-density property market. Looking forward, the population of Encounter Bay is projected to expand by 739 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes indicate that residential supply will sufficiently satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outstrips current projections.
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 Encounter Bay. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.52 billion. 7 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates exert a strong influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. The most significant of these include Best Life Canterbury Victor Harbor, Yilki Coastal Protection Stage 1b, Southern Fleurieu Health Service Redevelopment, and Oakford Estate, with details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Yilki Coastal Protection Stage 1b
The Yilki Coastal Protection Stage 1b involves constructing a sea defence wall consisting of a rock revetment and concrete wave wall along Franklin Parade in Encounter Bay to safeguard the natural environment and vital infrastructure from coastal erosion and storm surges. Funded by federal grants and Council, the project provides immediate protection for community assets and long-term resilience for low-lying urban areas.
The Bluff Master Plan Stage 1
Stage 1 of The Bluff Master Plan was completed in November 2024 and enhances and protects the region's iconic landmark Longkewar through a designated viewing platform, walking paths, cultural storytelling elements, and dreaming artwork. The low-impact enhancements promote the area as one of high cultural and ecological value, with intentional upcycling of materials and community collaboration.
Best Life Canterbury Victor Harbor
Over 50s land lease lifestyle community featuring 315 modern homes in a secure gated park. The community includes extensive facilities such as a community centre with function area for 100 plus guests, gym, library, community kitchen, indoor bowls, outdoor petanque, tennis court, BBQ areas, and caravan and boat storage. Located 500 metres from Victor Harbor town centre, minutes from the beach, walking trails, and next to Victor Harbor Golf Course. Residents own their homes outright with no stamp duty, deferred management fees, or exit fees, and retain 100 percent of capital gains.
Oakford Estate
An affordable residential estate offering house and land packages in a coastal and rural community, with good-sized allotments suitable for dream homes or investments, close to reserves and beaches.
The Precinct Victor Harbor
The Regional Community, Sport and Recreation Precinct (The Precinct) is planned to include an indoor sport and recreation facility with four multi-purpose courts, gymnastics area, meeting rooms, gym, and cafe, as well as childcare, allied health/retail spaces, and hospitality offering. It aims to address the shortage of facilities in the southern Fleurieu region, support population growth, and provide a community hub for sport, recreation, and social activities, with expansion areas for future-proofing.
Flinders Parade Townhouse Development
Approved seafront residential development site on Flinders Parade featuring 849 square meters of prime waterfront land. The project has approval for four townhouses on Torrens titles, with flexibility for luxury residential homes or mixed-use development including retail, cafe, or accommodation options. Located in the heart of Victor Harbor's main waterfront precinct, directly opposite memorial gardens and beach access, within walking distance to the Causeway to Granite Island and town center amenities.
Southern Fleurieu Health Service Redevelopment
The emergency department upgrade includes 20 new treatment spaces, comprising 12 treatment bays, three Emergency Short Stay Unit beds, two emergency resuscitation beds, two consulting rooms, and a low stimulus room. The helipad is being upgraded to increase landing area space and improve pathways to the hospital, along with lighting, beacons, and navigation equipment. The existing renal dialysis unit is being expanded from four chairs to six, enabling an additional eight people to receive treatment.
McKinlay Street Car Parking Precinct
Multi-level car parking precinct planned for Victor Harbor town centre on Council-acquired land at 8-26 McKinlay Street, which currently provides 66 surface car parking spaces. The proposed facility would be at least 3.5 storeys and is tied to the adjoining Anchorage Hotel redevelopment, which requires 89 dedicated spaces under its development approval. Council has engaged JLL and the Alinea Group to run a national expression of interest for private sector partners to deliver a mixed-use facility incorporating car parking.The EOI process has closed and proposals are being considered by Council. A legal agreement outlining the collaboration terms between Council and the Anchorage Hotel developer is currently being finalised. The project was identified as a major community priority in the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey.
1,560 residents of Encounter Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,624. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 32.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,770, about 87% 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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Encounter Bay has a skilled labour force with strong representation in critical service fields, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and a 1.6% rise in estimated employment over the last year, according to AreaSearch regional data. As of March 2026, 1,560 local citizens are employed, which is 1.5% below the Regional SA unemployment level of 5.5%, while labour force participation is much lower (32.4% compared to 58.4% in Regional SA). Census returns show a modest 11.8% of workers operating from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The workforce shows a pronounced concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the Regional SA average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.1% of local employment, compared to 14.5% across Regional SA. The residential nature of the locality means local job openings appear limited, as seen in the comparison between Census workers and resident counts. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader zones indicates that the 12-month period saw employment rise by 1.6% while the labour force expanded by 2.3%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Regional SA, which experienced a 1.2% employment rise, a 2.6% labour force expansion, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future workforce demands. These five-year and ten-year outlooks have been aligned with the local workforce composition to estimate potential changes. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific changes onto the local occupational profile suggests employment in Encounter Bay will grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Encounter Bay is $929 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $514 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,966 a year against an average of $47,228. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Encounter Bay has a median taxpayer income of $36,966 and an average of $47,228. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with Regional SA's median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated values would stand at roughly $40,725 (median) and $52,031 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Encounter Bay within the 1st to 4th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income distribution shows that 35.1% of the population (1,923 individuals) falls within the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with the capital city region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is most common at 27.5%. The high concentration of lower-income earners (42.2% below $800/week) indicates limited household budgets for a large portion of the area. Even though housing costs remain low with 88.6% of income retained, overall disposable income sits at only the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Encounter Bay had 2,484 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 63% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $305 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,170 a month. Rent absorbs 32.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Encounter Bay at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.3% standalone houses and 2.7% alternative housing types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. Home ownership in Encounter Bay was significantly higher than the regional average, reaching 63.0%, while the remaining houses were held under a mortgage (18.8%) or rented (18.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,170 was higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, and the median weekly rent was $305 compared to Regional SA's $220.
Across the nation, mortgage outlays in Encounter Bay are notably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Encounter Bay counted 2,484 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 44% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.7% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 12.5%, couples without children at 44.3%, and single-parent households at 7.4%. The remaining 35.3% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 33.1% alongside group households at 2.0%. The median household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Encounter Bay hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university degree holders (19.0%) sitting well below the national level of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical abilities are common, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (26.0%). Citizens currently enrolled in schools or universities account for 16.6% of the population. This comprises 6.6% attending primary schools, 4.4% in secondary schools, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Encounter Bay means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
49.1% of residents in Encounter Bay report no long-term health condition. 10.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and the prevalence of chronic illnesses indicate that Encounter Bay faces notable health difficulties, with medical conditions relatively common in both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance is low, covering roughly 46% of the population (~2,506 people), compared to 48.9% in Regional SA and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 15.2% and 8.7% of citizens, respectively. Meanwhile, 49.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age population. The suburb has 56.5% of its population aged 65 and over (3,096 people), exceeding the Regional SA benchmark of 27.1%. Senior health profiles present challenges, though national health percentiles align closely with general patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.1% of Encounter Bay residents were born overseas and 4.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (41.0%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Encounter Bay is lower than the national average, with 74.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.7% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.5% of the population. However, Judaism shows a notable relative overrepresentation at 0.1% of the population, compared to a regional level that is virtually non-existent. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the primary ancestries recorded in Encounter Bay are English at 41.0% (substantially higher than the regional level of 32.5%), Australian at 24.4% (well below the regional average of 31.3%), and Scottish at 9.1%.
Other ethnic groupings display distinct variances: German heritage is held by 6.7% of residents (compared to 8.2% across the region), Welsh represents 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Dutch makes up 1.5% (compared to 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Encounter Bay is 66, older than 99% of areas nationally. 10.2% 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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Encounter Bay has a median age of 66, which is significantly older than the Regional SA average of 47 and well above the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 23.6% compared to Regional SA, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is small at 4.2%. The concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is far higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 19.5% to 23.6% of the total population, and the 85+ cohort grew from 6.6% to 7.7%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 26.9% to 25.2%. Projecting to 2041, demographic models indicate major shifts in age structure. The 85+ cohort is set to expand by 109% (an increase of 459 people), rising from 421 to 881. Seniors (65+) are projected to account for 86% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend. Meanwhile, the numbers of residents in the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Encounter Bay
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 | May 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 86 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,305 at the 2021 Census → 5,480 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 (SAL40410). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.