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Evanston Gardens has an estimated 2,986 residents, up from 2,347 at the 2021 Census — a change of 639 people, or 27.2%. Growth has averaged 5.2% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 319 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 878 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Evanston Gardens has an estimated population of approximately 2,986, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population figures alongside post-Census validated address counts. This represents an addition of 639 people (27.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,347 people. That calculation draws upon an estimated resident population of 2,935 established from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 319 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Population density stands at 878 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment areas.
With a 27.2% expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb of Evanston Gardens outpaced both South Australia at 7.7% and Greater Adelaide, establishing itself among the leading growth locations in the region. Recent demographic gains were overwhelmingly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 87.0% of total inbound movement. Projections for the suburb of Evanston Gardens incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline for SA2 areas, supplemented for unrepresented zones and post-2032 horizons by the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort models based on 2021 figures via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregations. These demographic outlooks place the suburb of Evanston Gardens within the top quartile of Australian statistical areas for prospective growth, forecasting an expansion of 813 persons by 2041 across the aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall increase of 25.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
351 new dwellings have been approved in Evanston Gardens over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 23 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that residential dwellings in Evanston Gardens have been authorized at a pace of roughly 70 units annually, accumulating to an estimated 351 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, approvals have reached 75. Steady buyer interest supporting local real estate values is evidenced by an influx of 2.1 new residents per year for each dwelling across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, alongside average residential construction expenditure of $327,000 per dwelling, consistent with broader regional figures.
Furthermore, approved commercial works have totalled $6.5 million within the ongoing financial year, reflecting a modest level of commercial building activity. Per capita construction volumes in Evanston Gardens surpass Greater Adelaide by 83.0%, ensuring extensive options for prospective purchasers. This elevated building intensity stands well above national benchmarks, demonstrating substantial builder engagement. Detached houses comprise 92.0% of upcoming residential projects while medium and high-density housing accounts for 8.0%, maintaining the locality's open setting and appealing to buyers seeking standalone properties. Generating approximately one authorization per 49 people, the locality displays the hallmarks of an active growth corridor. Projections based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release anticipate Evanston Gardens expanding by 762 residents heading toward 2041. Present construction pipelines appear well positioned to accommodate this incoming demand comfortably, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for demographic growth that exceeds current forecast figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and council planning schemes exert a powerful influence on community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 1 key project anticipated to shape the local area. Notable projects include Miravale Estate, The Entrance Estate, Curtis Road and Heaslip Road Intersection Upgrade, and Playford North Extension, with the most critical works outlined below.
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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.
1,460 residents of Evanston Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 1,541. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 67.7%. 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 2,428, 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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Evanston Gardens possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,460 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% above Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Based on Census responses, a low 5.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Retail trade exhibits notable concentration, employing residents at a proportion 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 2.8% of the local workforce, well below the 7.3% seen across the wider region. Comparing the volume of local jobs reported at the Census against the total working resident tally highlights a relatively constrained local employment base. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Evanston Gardens. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Evanston Gardens's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median individual taxable income of $59,904 and an average of $67,889 in the suburb of Evanston Gardens. These figures sit near the nationwide average, outperforming the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.17% since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $65,996 for the median and $74,793 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, household, and family metrics in the 2021 Census, earnings in the area placed in a moderate range between the 36th and 47th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates 40.1% of community members (1,197 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, compared with 31.8% regionally. Affordability pressures remain elevated, leaving residents with 82.2% of disposable earnings and placing the suburb at the 34th percentile nationally.
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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Dwelling structure within Evanston Gardens, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.0% houses and 4.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Evanston Gardens was lagging that of Adelaide metro, at 14.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (45.1%) or rented (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Adelaide metro average at $1,408, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320.
Nationally, Evanston Gardens's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Evanston Gardens counted 875 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,113 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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Family units constitute 72.9% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 27.1%, couples without children at 22.5%, and single parent families at 22.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.1%, consisting of single-person households at 22.7% and group households at 4.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, marginally exceeding the Greater Adelaide median 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 educational attainment in the community remains modest, with 14.2% of residents holding higher education qualifications relative to the Australian figure of 30.4%, pointing to an area of opportunity for local skill-building initiatives. Within university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are widespread, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational certifications, including 10.2% with advanced diplomas and 33.4% with certificate credentials. Participation in study is prominent across the locality, with 31.2% of residents enrolled across formal educational pathways.
This figure comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 7.6% undertaking secondary schooling, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Evanston Gardens reaches 10 stops on 5 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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Public transit infrastructure in Evanston Gardens features 10 transport stops across combined rail and bus networks. These facilities are linked by 5 dedicated transit routes, providing a combined 410 passenger departures per week. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances of 332 meters to the nearest transit point. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential profile, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of trips and buses serving 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per residence. Census records from 2021 showed a relatively low 5.7% of residents working from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average of 58 departures daily, delivering roughly 41 weekly trips at each public transport 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 analyses by AreaSearch assessing chronic illness prevalence and mortality indicators point to notable health challenges in Evanston Gardens, with common medical issues evident among both younger and older residents. Private health coverage sits just above the SA2 national average, covering approximately 54% of the community (~1,607 people). The primary reported conditions in the locality are mental health concerns and asthma, recorded among 11.3 and 11.0% of the population respectively, while 66.7% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, close to the Greater Adelaide level of 67.9%. Working-age adults display higher than typical rates of chronic ailments.
Older individuals aged 65 and over comprise 11.3% of the community (337 people), beneath the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.1%. Health metrics among older community members indicate ongoing hurdles, aligning broadly with wider national patterns.
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 measures place Evanston Gardens below broader averages, with Australian-born residents making up 85.4% of the population, Australian citizens accounting for 91.2%, and 93.6% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 31.3% of residents. The most noticeable variation occurred within the Other category, which represents 0.6% of the local population compared to 1.8% regionally across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading heritage backgrounds in Evanston Gardens are English at 34.2% (exceeding the regional share of 27.8%), Australian at 29.1% (above the 22.8% regional mark), and German at 6.4%.
Additional ancestral groups show distinctive local representation, with Hungarian recorded at 0.3% (matching 0.3% regionally), Russian at 0.3% (matching 0.3% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 3.2% (compared to 1.2% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Evanston Gardens is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 35.1% 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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Evanston Gardens exhibits a demographic structure centered around working-age adults and children. AreaSearch data for August 2026 places 36.1% of the populace within the 0 - 24 age bracket compared with 29.0% across Greater Adelaide, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for 11.3%, below the regional benchmark of 19.1%. The estimated median age in August 2026 stands at 30, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 9 years below the Greater Adelaide Census median of 39, while the national median at that Census was 38. The proportion of residents in the 65+ demographic has increased since the Census from 8.9% to an estimated 11.3%.
Projections to 2041 indicate the largest numeric growth will occur among children and young adults, expanding by 247 residents (23%) to 1,325, while the senior group is projected to see the fastest percentage gain, increasing 37% to 462 residents.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 319 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,347 at the 2021 Census → 2,986 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40422). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.