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Evanston Gardens has an estimated 2,997 residents, up from 2,347 at the 2021 Census — a change of 650 people, or 27.7%. Growth has averaged 5.4% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 234 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 882 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch utilizing ABS data and verified addresses added since the census, the suburb of Evanston Gardens has a resident count of roughly 2,997 in May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which documented 2,347 people, the community expanded by 650 people, representing a 27.7% rise. This estimation stems from a base figure of 2,957 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS demographic publication, supplemented by 234 newly validated addresses since the official census. The suburb's density stands at 881 persons per square kilometer, a figure that matches typical patterns identified in similar regional assessments.
With its 27.7% rate of expansion, the suburb of Evanston Gardens outpaced the wider state increase of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, positioning it as a primary driver of regional growth. This expansion was largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 87.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections established by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, are utilized for local statistical divisions. For areas lacking this information or for projections past 2032, regional age-based forecasts published by the state government in 2023 using 2021 numbers are incorporated and adjusted via weighted aggregation of growth from municipal to local statistical levels. Anticipated demographic transitions suggest the area will place within the top national quartile for growth, with predictions indicating an increase of 817 persons by 2041, which translates to a total expansion of 25.9% over a 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
297 new dwellings have been approved in Evanston Gardens over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 77, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to localized building approvals data from the ABS analyzed by AreaSearch, the suburb of Evanston Gardens averages roughly 59 approved residential structures yearly, yielding about 297 new dwellings during the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, authorizations for 71 homes have been logged. The ratio of new occupants to completed dwellings stood at 2.3 individuals per year throughout the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to solid demand that helps sustain property valuations, with construction costs averaging $329,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial authorizations valued at $6.5 million were recorded in the current financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential.
Per-capita construction approvals in the suburb of Evanston Gardens are 65.0% higher than the rate observed across Greater Adelaide, offering prospective buyers a broader selection of properties. This volume sits substantially above national norms, illustrating strong interest from builders. Detached residences comprise 94.0% of this new building activity, while medium to high-density options represent 6.0%, preserving the low-density profile of the neighborhood and emphasizing spacious properties suited for families. With a ratio of approximately 50 people for each approved dwelling, the suburb of Evanston Gardens exhibits the hallmarks of a developing outer area. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future projections indicate the suburb of Evanston Gardens will add 777 residents by 2041. The current pace of construction suggests that the supply of new dwellings will easily satisfy this demand, establishing balanced conditions for purchasers and potentially driving expansion beyond the baseline forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Evanston Gardens, worth an estimated $59 million. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.61 billion. 15 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. The key developments of interest include Miravale Estate, The Entrance Estate, Curtis Road and Heaslip Road Intersection Upgrade, and the Playford North Extension.
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Angle Vale to Munno Para West Water and Wastewater Network Upgrade
SA Water is upgrading the water and wastewater network along Curtis Road, Heaslip Road and surrounding streets between Angle Vale and Munno Para West. Current works include wastewater mains along Curtis Road between Andrews Road and Heaslip Road, new water and wastewater mains along Heaslip Road, works across the Northern Expressway and associated pump station works. The project forms part of SA Water's metropolitan growth program supporting housing growth in Adelaide's northern suburbs, with construction traffic impacts continuing through mid-2027.
Angle Vale Township Expansion
Expansion of the Angle Vale township adding approximately 700 hectares of new development near the Gawler River (north), Northern Expressway (east) and Curtis Road (south). The Playford Growth Area Structure Plan underpins the rezoning to accommodate future population and employment growth across the cities of Playford and Salisbury. As at March 2025, the SA Government has launched an Infrastructure Scheme investigation to resolve a funding impasse between private landowners, the City of Playford and the State Government over delivery of civil infrastructure (roads, kerbs, footpaths, street lighting and stormwater).Separately, SA Water is actively installing approximately 5 km of trunk water and sewer mains and two pump stations under a $59 million program, with sewer upgrades targeted for completion mid-2025 and water upgrades by mid-2026. The expansion will accommodate thousands of new residential allotments and includes mixed-use commercial and community facilities.
Riverbanks Estate - Angle Vale
Riverbanks is a masterplanned community of approximately 300 house and land lots in the heritage township of Angle Vale, 31 km north of Adelaide CBD. The estate is developed across multiple stages (with Stage 6 now releasing) adjacent to the Gawler River, Riverbanks College B-12, and the Angle Vale town centre. Residents enjoy easy Northern Expressway access, proximity to Munno Para shopping, and a range of parks and sports facilities within the broader Playford City growth corridor.
Everleigh Affordable Housing Development
51 affordable homes featuring mix of two and three-bedroom single-storey homes designed around a central reserve. Partnership between SA Housing Trust and Fairland Group.
The Entrance Estate Angle Vale
Boutique residential estate in Angle Vale featuring premium land releases with river views and heritage tree preservation. High-quality urban design with wide lots, landscaped streetscapes, and proximity to established amenities. Targeting families seeking premium lifestyle in northern Adelaide.
Mark Oliphant College Community Facility
Integrated community facility at Mark Oliphant College delivering a purpose-built kiss 'n' drop (400 m kerbside zone) with 200 new parking bays and access upgrades, and a regional-level soccer sportsground featuring a FIFA-quality synthetic pitch, natural pitch, six changerooms, function room and semi-commercial kitchen. The kiss 'n' drop facility was completed in late 2025, with sportsground construction commencing in early 2026. Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club is the selected anchor tenant. Jointly funded and delivered by City of Playford and the SA Department for Education.
Kalina Estate
Kalina Estate is a master planned community at the corner of Stebonheath Road and Curtis Road in Munno Para West, being delivered by Fairmont Homes Group. The project will deliver around 1,200 house and land lots along with local parks, wetlands and a small future retail precinct as part of the broader residential growth in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West
Construction is underway on the $60 million Coles-anchored Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, part of a broader $175 million retail precinct. The 6,420sqm facility features a full-line Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, and St Georges Bakery. Handover for the bulky goods and showroom precinct is expected in late 2027, while the main shopping centre aims for completion by the end of 2026. The site includes 300 car parks and four EV charging stations.
1,474 residents of Evanston Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 1,554. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,433, about 81% 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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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch reveals a balanced distribution of white-collar and blue-collar occupations in the suburb of Evanston Gardens, with a strong presence in essential services, a jobless rate of 5.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.8% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,474, while the unemployment rate registered 1.4% higher than the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, and labor participation matched the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Data from the census indicates that only 5.7% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects historical pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The neighborhood exhibits a high concentration of retail workers, representing 1.3 times the regional average share. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 2.8% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 7.3%. A comparison between the count of local workers and the resident labor force suggests that nearby employment opportunities are relatively limited. Data from SALM and the ABS analyzed by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 2.8% while the total labor force expanded by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labor force growth of 4.0%, with its unemployment rate dropping by 0.2 percentage points. Long-term national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for local prospects. When these five-year and ten-year national trends are applied to the local industry mix, they suggest employment for residents could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, although this baseline calculation does not account for localized population changes. National job growth is projected to reach 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Evanston Gardens is $1,504 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $791 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,904 a year against an average of $67,889. 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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Based on the latest ATO tax statistics for the 2023 financial year, local incomes align closely with national benchmarks, showing a median value of $59,904 and an average value of $67,889. These statistics compare to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year yields updated estimates of approximately $65,996 for the median and $74,793 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Evanston Gardens rank in the moderate range, placing between the 36th and 47th percentiles.
In terms of distribution, 40.1% of the population (representing 1,201 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which is comparable to the 31.8% recorded across the metropolitan area. Affordability metrics indicate significant pressure, with residents retaining 82.2% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Evanston Gardens had 875 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest census figures, the housing stock in the suburb of Evanston Gardens is comprised of 96.0% separate houses and 4.0% alternative formats such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Homeownership rates lag behind the metropolitan average, standing at 14.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 45.1% and rental properties accounting for 40.5% of homes. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,408 and the median weekly rent was $300, both below the metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320. On a national level, housing costs are comparatively low, with the suburb of Evanston Gardens registering payments below the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Evanston Gardens counted 875 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,117 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 72.9%, which includes 27.1% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 22.8% single parents. Single-person and shared residences account for the remaining 27.1%, with lone person households representing 22.7% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.6 individuals, which is slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in Evanston Gardens hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 233 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment levels pose a challenge, with only 14.2% of residents holding a university degree, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Within higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 33.4%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in studies, with 31.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This enrollment is comprised of 12.3% in primary schooling, 7.6% in secondary schooling, and 3.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Evanston Gardens reaches 10 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 410 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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The public transit network features 10 active transit stops in the suburb of Evanston Gardens, providing access to both train and bus networks. These stops service 4 routes, generating 405 weekly passenger boardings. Local access is good, with residents living an average of 332 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of travel and buses representing 6%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for only 5.7% of residents, though this 2021 Census figure likely reflects pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 57 departures per day across the network, which equates to approximately 40 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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66.7% of residents in Evanston Gardens report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics indicate notable challenges for the suburb of Evanston Gardens based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the frequency of chronic illnesses. These issues are apparent across both younger and older demographics, while private medical insurance coverage is slightly higher than the typical regional average, encompassing approximately 54% of the population, which equals roughly 1,613 individuals. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 11.3% and 11.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The prevalence of chronic conditions among working-age individuals is higher than average. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 11.6% of the population, representing 347 people, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior health outcomes face some difficulties, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Evanston Gardens is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (29.1%). 3.2% 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 metrics place the suburb of Evanston Gardens below national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.4% of the population, citizens making up 91.2%, and English-only speakers representing 93.6% of households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 31.3% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the other religions category, which accounts for 0.6% of residents compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Ancestry records show the top three backgrounds in the suburb of Evanston Gardens are English at 34.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian at 29.1%, which is higher than the regional average of 22.8%, and German at 6.4%.
Notable differences also exist for other groups, with Hungarian ancestry recorded at 0.3% of the population compared to 0.3% regionally, Russian at 0.3% compared to 0.3% regionally, and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 3.2% compared to the regional average of 1.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Evanston Gardens is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 34.6% 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 median age of the population is 30 years, making the suburb of Evanston Gardens notably younger than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, there is a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 at 20.9%, which is higher than the national figure of 14.6%, and a lower proportion of individuals aged 45 - 54 at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.0% to 3.4% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has grown from 6.0% to 7.2%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.5% to 13.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 21%, adding 131 residents to reach 758.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Evanston Gardens
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 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 234 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,347 at the 2021 Census → 2,997 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 (SAL40422). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.