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Gillen has an estimated 5,239 residents, up from 4,466 at the 2021 Census — a change of 773 people, or 17.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 2,055 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 AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of ABS population updates, the suburb of Gillen has an estimated population of around 5,239 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 773 people, which is a 17.3% rise compared to the 4,466 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated count comes from examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, which estimated the resident population at 5,239, plus 8 additional validated new addresses since the Census date. With this population level, the suburb of Gillen achieves a density ratio of 2,054 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average density found across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Gillen's 17.3% growth since the 2021 census outpaced both the national average of 9.3% and the state average, positioning it as a leading growth area in the region. Natural growth accounted for approximately 50.0% of the overall population gains in recent periods, serving as the primary driver of demographic expansion in the suburb of Gillen. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, and to calculate development beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections published by the ABS in 2023 using 2022 data. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population expansion exceeding the median for national non-metropolitan zones, with the locality expected to add 822 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 15.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Gillen over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, compiled from local statistical data, reveals that the suburb of Gillen averages about 4 dwelling approvals annually, with approximately 24 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 and 6 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 17.4 new residents per year for every completed dwelling during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, construction is failing to keep pace with demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, even as new dwellings average a construction value of $419,000—somewhat above regional benchmarks—indicating a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $2.5 million have been logged during this financial year, underscoring the primarily residential focus of the locality. Relative to Rest of NT, the rate of new residential approvals per capita in Gillen is roughly two-thirds, placing it in the 19th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation, which translates to fewer options for prospective buyers and reinforces demand for existing properties, even though building volumes have risen recently. This rate is also lower than the national standard, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on new projects. Current building approvals consist of 80.0% free-standing houses and 20.0% semi-detached properties or units, maintaining the suburb's low-density character with a focus on spacious family residences. The area records approximately 856 people for each dwelling approval, pointing to a well-established property market. Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Gillen will add 822 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not change, residential supply is likely to fall short of population gains, which will probably increase buyer competition and support price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gillen, worth an estimated $24 million. A further 9 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $436 million. 5 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Locality trends are heavily influenced by modifications to regional infrastructure, significant construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has tracked 13 active projects that are anticipated to influence the suburb. Leading initiatives include the Regional Skate and Play Precinct, the Jim McConville Oval Lighting Upgrade, the Gillen Oval Multi-Sport Precinct, and the Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, with key details provided below for the most significant projects.
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Jim McConville Oval Lighting Towers
Installation of four permanent sports lighting towers at Jim McConville Oval in Gillen, Alice Springs, delivered by the NT Government Department of Logistics and Infrastructure with the Alice Springs Town Council. The project has formally progressed through Development Consent Authority approval, with preliminary works increasing on site and construction estimated to be finalised by April 2026. The lighting will allow year-round evening use for sporting codes such as cricket and AFL, supporting extended training, competition, and improved safety for players and spectators.The oval remains open to the public throughout construction.
Gillen Oval Multi-Sport Precinct
Northern Territory Government project delivering a new multi-sport precinct at Gillen Oval with two irrigated multi-use playing fields, modern change rooms, toilets, canteen, shaded spectator areas, lighting, fencing, expanded parking, landscaping and improved pedestrian connections. A design and construct contract has been tendered, with the project progressing into delivery.
Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension and Redevelopment
More than $200 million staged expansion and redevelopment of the Lasseters Hotel Casino precinct by Iris Capital. The project includes a new hotel with around 235 additional guest rooms, residential apartments, expanded casino and gaming areas, new bars and restaurants, rooftop bar, resort pools, entertainment facilities including bowling and cinema, childcare, gym, day spa and convention facility upgrades. Development approvals have been secured and staged construction is progressing.
St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project
Redevelopment of the historic 8.2-hectare St Mary's Hostel site to deliver approximately 120 social and affordable dwellings. The project is currently in the early works phase, with the NT Government's 2026 Budget allocating an additional $12 million for remediation and enabling infrastructure (power, water, and roads). Site preparation and demolition activities are underway as of early 2026, with remediation expected to commence mid-year. The development strictly preserves the heritage-listed St Mary's Chapel and its mural, serving as a focal point for the community and Stolen Generation survivors.
Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department is a multi-phased project aimed at significantly expanding acute care capacity in Central Australia. Key upgrades include a dedicated paediatric zone, a mental health and alcohol/other drugs (AOD) hub with acute behavior treatment spaces, and additional inpatient beds. The facility features a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre and enhanced resuscitation capabilities to improve patient outcomes while remaining fully operational throughout the construction stages.
Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development
Approved development for 144 apartments across six buildings (five at six storeys, one at five storeys) and a single-storey office at the former Melanka site. The NT Government will acquire 50 percent of the units for key worker accommodation, with the remainder available for private sale and rent. Designed by DKJ Architects, the 100 million AUD project aims to accommodate transient workers while respecting Todd Street's visual characteristics.
Regional Skate and Play Precinct
Regional community recreation precinct at Newland Park featuring a competition-standard skate park, BMX pump track, 3x3 basketball court, playground, dog park, bouldering wall, BBQ facilities, shaded open spaces and upgraded parking. Construction commenced in January 2025 and the precinct opened in December 2025, providing a major recreation hub for Alice Springs.
Madigan Street (Braitling) Infill Subdivision
Concurrent rezoning and subdivision of part of Lot 8142 (16 Madigan Street, Braitling) to create three residential lots from a portion of Madigan Park, currently zoned Public Open Space (PS). Alice Springs Town Council applied to rezone approximately 1,520 sqm to Low Density Residential (LR/LMR) and subdivide the land, retaining the remainder as upgraded public open space. At its 13 November 2024 meeting, the Alice Springs Division of the Development Consent Authority made a preliminary decision to support the rezoning and subdivision (two new 760 sqm residential lots, each under the 800 sqm minimum but within the permitted variation) and resolved to report to the NT Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, with delegation to issue the development permit once the Minister approves the amendment.As of early 2025, Council minutes referenced an ongoing local deputation regarding the proposal, and confirmation of Ministerial approval and permit issuance has not been located. Council has stated that proceeds from any lot sales will be reinvested into upgrading the retained Madigan Park.
3,897 residents of Gillen are employed, from a labour force of 3,963. Unemployment sits at 1.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 3,284, about 63% 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 Gillen has a highly educated labor force with a strong representation in public and social services, an unemployment rate of only 1.7%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 2.6% based on aggregated local data from AreaSearch. By March 2026, there were 3,897 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 4.2% below the Regional NT rate of 5.9%, and a participation rate that is exceptionally high at 95.3% compared to 69.9% for Regional NT. Census records indicate that a minor 2.7% proportion of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector has a minimal role, accounting for only 0.3% of local employment compared to 5.0% across the region. This mostly residential locality offers relatively few jobs within its borders, as shown by the difference between the Census working population count and the resident population. Based on SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for regional areas, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 2.6% while the total workforce grew by 2.7%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NT saw employment expand by 2.8% and the labor force grow by 2.7%, with unemployment declining slightly. The national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand in Gillen. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model development patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for Gillen residents could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate localized population shifts.
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Median household income in Gillen is $2,176 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,103 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,076 a year against an average of $75,103. 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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Tax data compiled by AreaSearch at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Gillen earned a median income of $67,076 and an average income of $75,103. These figures are significantly higher than the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $53,572 and $63,776 across Regional NT. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $73,388 for the median and $82,170 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Gillen in the upper brackets, ranging between the 76th and 85th percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings distribution, 39.0% of the population (representing 2,043 residents) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which aligns with metropolitan patterns where 33.6% of residents occupy this income range. Although housing costs account for 15.7% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the 76th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the suburb in the 5th income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gillen had 1,491 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 2% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.4%. 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 types in the suburb of Gillen at the time of the latest Census consisted of 70.2% detached houses and 29.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 14.5%, matching the rate for Regional NT, while the remaining occupied properties were either being purchased with a mortgage (43.1%) or rented (42.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, equivalent to the Regional NT median of $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to $150 in Regional NT.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Gillen are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rent levels are higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gillen counted 1,491 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,749 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 70.5%, consisting of couples with children at 30.7%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single parents at 14.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.5%, with single-person households representing 22.8% and group living situations making up 6.4%. The median household size of 2.7 people is below the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.3% of adults in Gillen hold a university qualification, including 18.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 949 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 833 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, as university graduation rates (comprising 29.3% of residents aged 15+) exceed the SA4 regional average of 20.1% as well as the Rest of NT figure of 20.1%, showing a strong local attainment of tertiary credentials. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificate level credentials (24.8%). Enrolment in education is quite high, with 33.7% of the population participating in formal study.
This figure includes 14.0% attending primary school, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Gillen means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An audit of public transit shows 12 active transit stops within the suburb of Gillen, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 3 unique routes, which together offer 83 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 192 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburb's residential nature, the majority of workers travel outside the area to work, with private vehicles remaining the principal transit choice at 88%, while 5% walk and 4% travel by bicycle. Car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A small 2.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Transit services average 11 trips daily across all active routes, which represents approximately 6 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
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76.5% of residents in Gillen report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 outcomes in Gillen align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic disease rates, which indicates standard health levels across both younger and older demographics, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at roughly 56% of the population, which equals approximately 2,956 people. This compares to 51.6% across Regional NT. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 6.8 and 5.6% of the population, respectively, while 76.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT.
The working-age population is generally healthy with a low frequency of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 9.4% of the population (comprising 492 people), and health outcomes for this senior age group are above average, ranking higher nationally than the area's overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.6% of Gillen residents were born overseas and 29.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.0%) and English (19.3%). 13.9% 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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Gillen exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional areas, with 30.6% of its population born outside Australia and 29.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.5% of the population. The most distinct statistical variation occurs in the Other religious category, which represents 2.8% of residents compared to 5.2% in Regional NT. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups in Gillen are Australian, representing 21.0% of the population (well above the regional average of 14.9%), English at 19.3% (well above the regional average of 14.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 13.9% (considerably below the regional average of 43.6%).
There are also notable differences in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Maori represents 1.8% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Samoan accounts for 1.1% (compared to 0.2%), and New Zealand heritage stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gillen is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 31.5% 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 33 years in the suburb of Gillen is slightly older than the Regional NT average of 31 but well below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional NT, Gillen has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age range (17.5%) but fewer in the 25 - 34 bracket (16.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.9% to 14.6%, and the 35 to 44 age group increased from 16.1% to 17.5%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.9% to 13.5%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 19.2% to 16.9%.
Population forecasts for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts in the suburb of Gillen. Leading these changes, the 45 to 54 demographic is projected to grow by 32% (adding 196 people), moving from 618 to 815. The 0 to 4 group is expected to grow more slowly at 6%, adding only 20 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gillen
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,466 at the 2021 Census → 5,239 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 (SAL70109). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.