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Glenelg South has an estimated 2,228 residents, up from 2,184 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 people, or 2.0%. That puts 3,325 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations of ABS records for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Glenelg South is projected to be 2,228 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 44 people (2.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,184 people. The calculation is derived from a resident estimate of 2,226 determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses after the Census date.
This population level translates to a density of 3,325 persons per square kilometer, which is in the top quartile of all Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The population increase in this locality was primarily supported by international migration, which acted as essentially the sole contributor to population gains over the recent period. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking these figures, and for years after 2032, regional and LGA age-cohort projections from the SA State Government, published in 2023 using 2021 data, are utilized after applying a weighted aggregation technique from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead to future demographic shifts, a growth rate exceeding the national median is anticipated for the suburb of Glenelg South, with the locality projected to add 349 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall increase of 15.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Glenelg South over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 4.0 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics allocated from regional datasets, the suburb of Glenelg South has averaged about 8 new dwellings approved per year, with a total of 44 homes authorized over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 1 in the current FY-26 period. Given the recent decline in residents, this new housing supply has likely matched local demand, providing options for purchasers, with new builds averaging $631,000 in value, pointing to developers focusing on high-end, premium housing. Furthermore, $3.0 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, emphasizing that the locality is overwhelmingly residential.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Glenelg South generates roughly 64% of the building activity on a per-capita basis, ranking in the 11th percentile of all locations nationally, which restricts options for buyers and increases demand for established properties. The breakdown of recent construction shows 40.0% standalone houses and 60.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This focus on higher density housing offers more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 1484 people per dwelling approval indicates that the suburb of Glenelg South is a highly mature market. Future forecasts indicate that the suburb of Glenelg South will add 347 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not increase, housing supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting price growth.
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 Glenelg South, worth an estimated $17.7 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives can significantly affect local performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Major proposals include the Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, the 12-Storey Residential Tower In Glenelg, and Solana Glenelg, with the list below highlighting those of most relevance.
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Dusk Glenelg
Ultra-exclusive 13-level tower comprising 10 full-floor luxury Sky Homes, each spanning 300-383sqm with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, powder room, panoramic ocean and city views, private lift access, all-weather sunroom, and premium Gaggenau and Miele appliances. Designed by Enzo Caroscio Architecture. Only 12.34m wide due to narrow allotment. Builder is Lucy Commercial. Planning approved by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) in October 2023.
Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton
Removing the level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road with new tram overpasses to make journeys safer and more reliable. Part of the broader Tram Grade Separation Projects. Tram services resumed in January 2026, while intersection upgrades and the Mike Turtur Bikeway shared use path construction remain ongoing to be completed later in 2026.
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
A $40 million redevelopment of Glenelg's main street divided into three zones: City, Transition, and Coast. The project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs new traffic lights at Moseley Street for pedestrian safety, reduces speed limits to 30 km/h, and introduces continuous accessible footpaths. Construction was accelerated in 2025 to align with the state tram line suspension, bringing the expected completion forward by 18 months.
Calibre Glenelg
Boutique 11-level residential development featuring 18 apartments with ocean views through pine trees. Mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments located just 300m from Glenelg Beach. Designed with premium materials, floor-to-ceiling windows, and energy-efficient features including double glazing.
Northshore Glenelg
Boutique apartment complex overlooking the Glenelg Marina. Features 40 architecturally designed apartments with spacious living, unique views of the bay, onsite health facilities including indoor pool, sauna, private gym, and communal rooftop terraces.
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
21-25 South Esplanade Redevelopment
Chasecrown proposes a beachfront residential redevelopment at the former Seawall Apartments site. An earlier 13-storey, ~93-dwelling scheme (2021) was refused. A revised 10-storey, ~39.3m design with 72 dwellings proceeded to SCAP in Oct 2023 and was refused planning consent; the site remains without planning approval while the proponent has pursued revisions and proceedings at various times. Adjacent heritage places include Stormont mansion (14 South Esplanade) and Albert Hall (18 South Esplanade).
21 Adelphi Terrace Carbon-Neutral Development
Proposed 9-storey, 55-apartment carbon-neutral development by Barrio Developments. Features an affordable housing component (15 apartments), premium upper-level residences, communal wellness space, and extensive sustainability features including a 7.5-star NatHERS rating and full electrification. Includes studio to 3-bedroom apartments.
1,239 residents of Glenelg South are employed, from a labour force of 1,268. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 62.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,794, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Glenelg South has a highly educated workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional data aggregation. In March 2026, 1,239 residents were employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, while participation in the labour force is somewhat low at 62.3% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a moderate 16.6% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The local workforce is highly specialized in rental, hiring & real estate, with its employment proportion reaching 2.4 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 4.6% of local jobs, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 7.0%. The highly residential character of the suburb of Glenelg South means local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident count. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the latest 12-month window saw local employment rise by 4.8% and the workforce grow by 4.2%, which pulled the unemployment rate down by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide further context for future demand trends in the suburb of Glenelg South. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been matched against the local workforce structure to model growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates differ by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Glenelg South could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenelg South is $1,561 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $889 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,336 a year against an average of $78,039. The average runs 41% 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 data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrates that incomes in the suburb of Glenelg South are significantly above the national average, with a median of $55,336 and an average of $78,039. This is higher than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $60,964 for the median and $85,976 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows personal incomes sitting at the 65th percentile ($889 weekly), while household incomes are at the 39th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 29.7% of residents (661 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader metropolitan region where 31.8% fall into this range. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only 84.4% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks local incomes in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenelg South had 973 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 39% detached houses and 22% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Glenelg South consisted of 38.5% standalone houses and 61.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties and apartments, differing from the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 37.3%, outperforming the Adelaide metro average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (24.3%) or tenants (38.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Adelaide metro median at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $340, compared to metro averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
Globally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Glenelg South exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenelg South counted 973 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 40% 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 56.3% of all households in the suburb of Glenelg South, consisting of 18.5% couples with children, 30.2% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 43.7% of the total, with single person households accounting for 39.9% and group households representing 3.8%. The median household size of 2.0 people is below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.0% of adults in Glenelg South hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational profiles in the suburb of Glenelg South are notably higher than broader benchmarks, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% within the SA4 region. This education gap supports local participation in knowledge-intensive fields. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 29.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 16.4%.
A significant 22.9% of the local population is enrolled in formal education, including 6.9% in higher education, 6.3% in primary school, and 5.8% in high school.
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Public transport in Glenelg South reaches 9 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 560 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 9 active transport stops in the suburb of Glenelg South, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, providing a total of 558 passenger trips per week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 178 meters from their nearest stop. Since the area is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 82%, and 6% of residents walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average.
Around 16.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Service frequency averages 79 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 62 weekly trips per active stop.
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62.3% of residents in Glenelg South report no long-term health condition. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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The suburb of Glenelg South displays strong health profiles according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease frequency, with common conditions showing low rates among the general population but tracking above national benchmarks for older, vulnerable demographics, while private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 58% of the population (~1,288 people) compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the locality, affecting 10.6% and 7.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 62.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age residents are generally very healthy with low rates of illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 34.1% of the population (759 people), which is higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 19.2%. Health indicators for senior residents present some issues, ranking lower nationally than the statistics for the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glenelg South is largely Australian-born, at 75.6% of residents, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (23.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Glenelg South has above average cultural diversity, with 10.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 24.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 48.3% of the community. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which represents 1.1% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestries in the suburb of Glenelg South are English at 32.8%, Australian at 23.0%, and Irish at 9.4%. Significant differences are also visible in other ancestries, with Welsh overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.6% across the region), Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and German at 6.2% (compared to 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenelg South is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 21.9% 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 52 years in the suburb of Glenelg South is considerably higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 75 - 84 (12.5%), while the 5 - 14 demographic is smaller (6.5%) than in Greater Adelaide. The concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is well above the national benchmark of 6.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 10.0% to 12.5% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 11.0% to 12.2%, while the 55 to 64 group fell from 15.2% to 13.1%.
Future demographic modeling suggests the age profile of the suburb of Glenelg South will change by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to double, adding 154 people (100%) to rise from 153 to 308. Older residents aged 65+ will account for 68% of the overall population growth, highlighting local aging trends, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to increase by a modest 2% (1 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenelg 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,184 at the 2021 Census → 2,228 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 (SAL40508). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.