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Gawler South has an estimated 2,707 residents, up from 2,618 at the 2021 Census — a change of 89 people, or 3.4%. That puts 988 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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Drawing from ABS population data updates for the region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Gawler South has an estimated residency of 2,707 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 89 individuals (3.4%) relative to the 2,618 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from an AreaSearch population estimate of 2,653, which was established by examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 30 newly verified addresses since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 988 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical metrics observed across areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inward migration from other states was the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 87.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 regions, using 2022 as the baseline year. For regions outside this dataset or for projections extending beyond 2032, calculations rely on the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age category projections, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Reflecting these anticipated demographic transitions, a major population surge is expected in the nation's top quartile of statistical areas. Based on combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Gawler South is projected to grow by 897 people by 2041, representing a total increase of 31.1% over the 16 years.
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121 new dwellings have been approved in Gawler South over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 9.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, well below 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals, distributed from regional data, shows that the suburb of Gawler South averaged roughly 24 newly approved dwellings annually, summing to approximately 121 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, a total of 11 approvals have been logged. With an average addition of only 0.4 new residents per home built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, ensuring buyers have many options and creating headroom for growth beyond current projections. These new dwellings carry an average construction value of $329,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals valued at $3.7 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Gawler South generates approximately 63% of the volume of building approvals per capita, placing in the 61st percentile among all analyzed areas nationwide. Furthermore, recent development is composed entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density suburban aesthetic focused on families looking for spacious properties. Interestingly, residential builders are focusing on detached dwellings at a rate higher than the historical mix recorded at the Census (75.0%), indicating sustained demand for traditional houses despite rising density. The area maintains its low-density profile with a ratio of about 242 people for each approval. Future projections suggest that the suburb of Gawler South will add 843 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Although construction is keeping up reasonably well with this forecasted growth, home buyers might experience heightened competition as the population rises.
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 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gawler South, worth an estimated $7.15 billion. 14 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and education & training. 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 major works are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence this locality. Some of the major regional initiatives include the Concordia Residential Development, the Angle Vale to Munno Para West Water and Wastewater Network Upgrade, the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme, and the Northern Adelaide Transport Study, with details on the most relevant listings provided below.
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Angle Vale Residential Growth Area
A major residential growth area spanning approximately 700 hectares in Adelaide's northern corridor, centred on the Angle Vale township 31 kilometres from the CBD. The growth area encompasses multiple active masterplanned estates including Miravale (by Lanser/Hickinbotham), The Entrance (by Fairland), ParkVale, Woodbridge, and Burgundy Estate, delivering low to medium density housing with parks, trails, activity centres and supporting community infrastructure. The area is underpinned by the Playford Urban Growth Areas Development Plan and the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, with growth supported by new road, water and school infrastructure including the Riverbanks College B-12 super school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1,271 residents of Gawler South are employed, from a labour force of 1,332. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 58.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,152, about 79% 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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The suburb of Gawler South features a diverse labor force spanning blue and white collar positions, with strong representation in essential service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6%, according to AreaSearch's regional data aggregation. In March 2026, 1,271 residents were employed. The local unemployment rate stands 0.8% higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%, while participation in the workforce lags noticeably at 58.1% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Based on Census data, a modest 6.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
Local employment is largely concentrated within the fields of retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The suburb of Gawler South displays a notable concentration in manufacturing, where its employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.8% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 7.3%. Comparing the number of Census workers to the resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. According to analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data that have been combined from larger statistical regions, the twelve-month span experienced a 2.1% decline in the labour force alongside a 2.5% drop in employment, which led to an increase of 0.5 percentage points in unemployment. This trend stands in opposition to what occurred in Greater Adelaide, where employment increased by 4.2%, the labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts regarding national employment released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 may provide valuable context for anticipated future demand in Gawler South. These projections span both five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Gawler South, local employment is expected to rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% 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 Gawler South is $1,238 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,149 a year against an average of $61,366. 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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Income levels in the suburb of Gawler South are below the national benchmark according to ATO records from the 2023 financial year compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the suburb of Gawler South registered a median income of $54,149 and an average income of $61,366, compared to Greater Adelaide metrics of $54,808 and $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would stand at roughly $59,656 for the median and $67,607 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Gawler South all rank between the 16th and 31st percentiles nationally.
The most common income bracket contains 29.5% of the population, representing 798 residents who earn between $800 - 1,499 weekly, which contrasts with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 31.8%. Housing affordability is under substantial pressure, leaving residents with only 84.3% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 17th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gawler South had 1,143 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of residential structures in the suburb of Gawler South at the last Census was 74.7% detached houses and 25.3% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other formats, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Gawler South matched the metropolitan Adelaide level of 30.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (38.1%) or renting (31.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was notably lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $260 compared to the metropolitan average of $320.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Gawler South are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gawler South counted 1,143 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 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 60.7%, consisting of couples with children at 21.3%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single parents at 12.0%. Non-family households account for the other 39.3%, with single-person households representing 36.2% and group houses at 3.1%. The average household size stands at 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.5% of adults in Gawler South hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The local area presents educational differences, with university completion rates at 16.5%, considerably below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This represents a key area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent 11.8% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 28.3%. Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 25.1% of the population actively participating in academic programs. This includes 8.6% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 5.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gawler South reaches 15 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 890 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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An analysis of public transport options reveals 15 active stops within the suburb of Gawler South, featuring a combination of bus and rail options. These stops accommodate 8 separate routes, which combine to support 894 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as good, with properties situated an average of 282 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 92%. Dwellings average 1.3 motor vehicles. A minor share of 6.5% of working residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency averages 127 runs daily across the network, which translates to about 59 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.0% of residents in Gawler South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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 Gawler South, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with common conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population, equivalent to about 1,387 individuals. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 11.7 and 10.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 59.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 22.1% of the local population, totaling 598 people, which exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior health profiles show some challenges, with national comparative standings mirroring those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gawler South is largely Australian-born, at 81.8% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (38.6%) and Australian (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Gawler South exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with 81.8% of residents born in Australia, 90.5% holding citizenship, and 97.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 43.3% of the community. However, the most pronounced religious deviation is in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Gawler South are English at 38.6%, which is much higher than the regional benchmark of 27.8%, Australian at 26.4%, and Scottish at 7.3%.
There are also distinct variations in other heritages: German background is overrepresented at 7.1% of the population compared to 5.1% regionally, Maltese is at 0.6% compared to 0.4%, and Dutch ancestry is at 1.4% compared to 1.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gawler South is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 25.2% 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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The median age in the suburb of Gawler South is 46 years, which is notably higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38 years. Age distribution data shows that individuals aged 55 to 64 are highly represented at 15.1%, while the 35 to 44 age cohort is smaller at 10.5% compared to the wider metropolitan area. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 10.4% to 11.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 16.3% to 15.1%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.7% to 13.5%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 47%, adding 171 residents to reach a total of 537.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gawler South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,618 at the 2021 Census → 2,707 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 (SAL40479). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.