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Gilberton (SA) has an estimated 1,566 residents, up from 1,528 at the 2021 Census — a change of 38 people, or 2.5%. That puts 2,486 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the region and new address listings validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Gilberton (SA) is home to an estimated 1,566 residents as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 38 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 1,528 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,563, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and subsequent address validation after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,485 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 83.0% of the overall increase. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any period after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers, are applied with adjustments using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 divisions. Based on these projected demographic trends, a population rise slightly under the median of statistical localities evaluated by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Gilberton (SA) projected to add 154 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 9.6% across the 16 years.
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21 new dwellings have been approved in Gilberton (SA) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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Based on AreaSearch's study of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical divisions, Gilberton averages approximately 4 new homes authorized yearly, with a total of roughly 21 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 so far, 1 approvals have been documented. Since an average of only 0.9 people per year relocated to the locality for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming supply is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with plentiful options and establishing capacity for growth beyond current projections, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $844,000, showing that builders are focusing on the higher-end market segment with premium builds.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Gilberton exhibits a much lower volume of construction, running at 62.0% below the regional average on a per-capita basis. While building activity has picked up lately, this low level of incoming supply generally helps maintain solid demand and pricing for established homes. This volume is also below the national average, showing the established nature of the area and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Of the houses built lately, 40.0% were detached homes and 60.0% were attached residences. This shift toward higher density offers more attainable purchase points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 184 people for each dwelling approval, Gilberton displays the attributes of a low density area. Looking ahead, Gilberton is projected to add 151 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Construction is keeping a reasonable pace with the projected population expansion, though purchasers may experience rising competition as the resident count grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gilberton (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 25 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gilberton (SA), worth an estimated $6.47 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects expected to influence this locality. Key developments include The Buckingham, Skyline North Adelaide, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades, and the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment, with the following details highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Skyline North Adelaide
Approved luxury apartment redevelopment beside the Lion Hotel, retaining and conserving the state heritage listed former Old Lion Brewery malthouse. The project, marketed as Skyline North Adelaide, comprises an eight-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial/office space, 35 three and four bedroom residences, communal facilities, basement parking, a roof deck swimming pool and spa, landscaping and heritage conservation works.
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades
Upgrades and refurbishments at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, a private hospital providing surgical services, cancer care, maternity and birthing suites, intensive care, paediatrics, rehabilitation and palliative care. Current Calvary information refers to upgraded and refurbished hospital facilities, including a fully refurbished procedure suite and day surgery unit with three procedure rooms and seven theatres.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment
A $45 million SA Government redevelopment of the North Adelaide Public Golf Course into a world-class public golf and recreation precinct, and the exclusive home of LIV Golf in Australia through 2031. Designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, the project delivers a new 18-hole Championship Course, driving range, mini golf course and executive short course, with expanded walking and riding trails. The SA Government passed the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 to take control of the site from the City of Adelaide.Works formally commenced April 27 2026, with the south course being upgraded first. The original City of Adelaide and Commercial & General Links Precinct mixed-use masterplan (residential, aged care, hotel) has been superseded by this state-led initiative.
Prospect Corner
Prospect Corner is a Renewal SA masterplanned housing development on the former Kaufland site at 250B Churchill Road, Prospect. The 2.36 ha community will deliver 208 homes, including 108 architect-designed townhouses and two apartment buildings with 100 affordable rental apartments. Civil works and the central reserves were completed in late 2025, first residents have moved in, the first apartment building was completed in Q4 2025, the second apartment building was targeting completion in April 2026, and townhouse delivery continues toward overall completion in 2028.The project includes at least 55% affordable housing, Payinthi Reserve, Parkana Reserve, a community garden, BBQ facilities, outdoor gym, nature play, tree planting, and direct access to Islington Railway Station.
74-80 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development
Proposed six-level mixed-use development by Leyton Property comprising 19 apartments above a ground-floor shop or cafe tenancy, plus a separate two-storey dwelling fronting Sussex Street and 26 on-site car spaces. The State Commission Assessment Panel refused planning consent for DA 25033243 on 11 March 2026, so the scheme remains a proposal rather than an approved or construction-stage project.
New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
The $135 million redevelopment of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre in North Adelaide's Park Lands, funded and built by the South Australian Government and operated by YMCA Aquatic. The new all-electric, sustainably designed facility opened on 27 January 2026, replacing the former centre which closed in August 2024. Features include a 50m 10-lane indoor pool, 25m 8-lane outdoor pool, warm-water rehabilitation pool, learn-to-swim pool, lagoon-style outdoor pool, waterslides, indoor splash zone, gym and fitness centre, sauna and steam rooms, cafe, and improved cycle and pedestrian connections.Designed by JPE Design Studio, Warren and Mahoney, and Yellaka (Karl Winda Telfer), the facility is powered by 100% renewable energy using locally-sourced, low-carbon materials including massive Austrian-milled timber beams. The former centre site will return over 1,000 square metres to Park Lands. YMCA Aquatic also operates the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre at Oaklands Park, with reciprocal access for members.
Broad Street Reserve Playground Upgrade
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is upgrading the playground equipment at Broad Street Reserve, Marden, to create a more enjoyable and accessible play space for the community. The project cost is $120,000.
887 residents of Gilberton (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 928. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,295, about 83% 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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Gilberton has a highly qualified workforce, with a strong contingent working in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.3% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch's compilation of local data. In March 2026887 residents were employed, while the rate of unemployment was 0.6% higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%, and participation in the labor force was close to the Greater Adelaide rate of 66.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 16.6% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors of employment for local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a particularly high concentration of workers in professional & technical fields, with employment levels sitting at 2.1 times the average for the region. On the other hand, manufacturing has a small footprint, accounting for 4.2% of jobs compared to 7.0% across the region. The suburb is mostly residential and appears to have limited local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against those employed within the boundaries during the Census. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the year leading up to March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 3.3% and the labor force expand by 3.2%, while the unemployment level stayed virtually unchanged. This differed from Greater Adelaide, where employment expanded by 4.2%, the labor force increased by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Gilberton. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential expansion. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely across different fields. Weighing these industry-specific projections against Gilberton's occupational breakdown suggests local employment would rise by 7.6% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate local population growth estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gilberton (SA) is $1,789 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,064 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,747 a year against an average of $122,501. The average runs 84% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in Gilberton are extremely high relative to the rest of the nation, with a median of $66,747 and an average of $122,501. This is much higher than Greater Adelaide, which has a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $73,535 for the median and $134,959 for the average as of March 2026.
In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings were in the 84th percentile nationally at $1,064, though household incomes were lower in the 52nd percentile. Weekly income distributions show that the largest group is the 25.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 (393 residents), which is consistent with the wider region where this segment accounts for 31.8%. The large proportion of high-income earners, with 32.4% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, indicates robust financial resources in the area. After housing costs, residents retain 85.5% of their income for other living expenses, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gilberton (SA) had 702 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 19% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $344 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,260 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. 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 mix of housing in Gilberton at the time of the latest Census consisted of 54.8% standalone houses and 45.1% other options like townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 75.2% standalone houses and 24.9% other options across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in Gilberton were significantly higher than metropolitan Adelaide at 37.2%, while the remaining homes were either owned with a mortgage (24.0%) or occupied by tenants (38.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was much higher than the metropolitan average at $2,260, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $344, compared to metropolitan Adelaide averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
Looking nationally, mortgage commitments in Gilberton are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gilberton (SA) counted 702 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 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 57.3%, consisting of 18.4% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 4.9% single parents. The remaining 42.7% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 38.5% and shared households accounting for 4.3%. The typical household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the average of 2.5 found across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.5% of adults in Gilberton (SA) hold a university qualification, including 31.3% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 10.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents in Gilberton possess educational credentials that are significantly higher than the broader region, with 53.5% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This elevated level of education positions the local population well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational studies account for 19.7% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (10.3%). Participation in study is very high, with 27.8% of the local population enrolled in education.
This comprises 10.1% attending university or college, 6.3% in primary school, and 6.0% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gilberton (SA) reaches 12 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 shows 12 active transit stops in Gilberton, consisting of various bus options. These locations are served by 16 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,699 passenger trips per week. Transit access is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with cars being the main transport method at 78%, followed by buses at 11% and bicycles at 5%. Residents own an average of 1.1 vehicles per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A portion of 16.6% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected under pandemic conditions. Routes run at an average frequency of 242 trips daily across the network, which averages out to approximately 141 weekly services at each individual transit stop.
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72.0% of residents in Gilberton (SA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 indicators are very strong across Gilberton, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, showing a very low incidence of common medical conditions across all ages, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 75% of the population (1,178 people). This stands in contrast to the 52.7% rate seen across Greater Adelaide, and the national average of 55.7%. The medical conditions recorded most frequently among residents were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.0 and 7.8% of the population respectively, while 72.0% reported no chronic medical issues at all, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health indicators for working-age residents are typical. The locality has 23.6% of its population aged 65 and over (369 people), which exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior residents exhibit particularly strong health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.0% of Gilberton (SA) residents were born overseas and 21.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (16.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gilberton exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 21.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 31.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 44.3% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is for Buddhism, which is followed by 3.2% of residents compared to 2.4% in Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Gilberton are English at 27.7%, Australian at 16.8% (which is considerably lower than the regional average of 22.8%), and Other at 9.2%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Polish residents overrepresented at 1.3% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Russian backgrounds at 0.8% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and German ancestry at 5.3% (compared to 5.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gilberton (SA) is 43. 28.6% 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 43 in Gilberton is notably higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and older than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider Adelaide region, Gilberton has a higher share of people aged 65 - 74 (13.9%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (7.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.6% to 13.2%. Meanwhile, the cohort aged 45 to 54 shrank from 13.1% to 11.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to marked changes in the local age profile, led by a 35% expansion in the 75 to 84 bracket (adding 37 people) to reach 146 from 108, whereas the child cohorts aged 5 - 14 and 0 - 4 are projected to shrink.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gilberton (SA)
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,528 at the 2021 Census → 1,566 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 (SAL40492). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.