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Grange (SA) has an estimated 6,279 residents, up from 6,143 at the 2021 Census — a change of 136 people, or 2.2%. 101 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,764 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 investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region alongside address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Grange (SA) has an estimated population of 6,279 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 136 people (2.2%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 6,143 residents. This adjustment is calculated using a resident count of 6,205, which was determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with 101 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 1,763 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density of nationwide regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
The local population expansion was largely fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 95.0% of the overall population growth during the recent timeframe. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, which use 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket compiled by the SA State Government in 2023 using 2021 data are applied, with adjustments made via a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 scale. Looking ahead at future demographic shifts for the suburb of Grange (SA), growth is projected to rank slightly below the median of national statistical divisions, with the population expected to expand by 656 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 9.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
248 new dwellings have been approved in Grange (SA) over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That is 8.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of building approvals compiled from regional data, Grange averages about 49 new residential approvals annually, with a total of 248 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 36 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the population has decreased recently, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, fostering a balanced market environment with plenty of options for purchasers, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $439,000, pointing to a development focus on high-quality, premium residences.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $17.0 million have been documented in the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment. Compared directly with Greater Adelaide, Grange experiences a comparable volume of development per capita, contributing to market equilibrium in line with regional trends. The composition of new residential construction is dominated by detached houses at 72.0%, with medium and high-density formats making up the remaining 28.0%, which preserves the established suburban feel of the neighborhood while highlighting spacious family living. With an average of roughly 248 residents for each approved dwelling, Grange exhibits the demographic pattern of a low-density suburb. According to demographic forecasts, Grange is expected to add 582 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If current building volumes persist, the incoming housing stock should easily accommodate demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially paving the way for population gains that outpace current models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects close to Grange (SA), worth an estimated $1.62 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent some of the most influential drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 3 major projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. Chief among these developments are the Seaton Urban Renewal Project, the Findon Green Corridor, the Rivergarden Estate, and the Seaton High School Redevelopment, with the accompanying catalog outlining the most significant initiatives.
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Grange Lakes Corridor Shared Use Path (Stages 7, 8 & 9)
A shared-use walking and cycling path through local reserves and along waterways in the City of Charles Sturt, connecting West Lakes to the River Torrens Linear Park near Findon and Grange. The 2.5m wide all-weather path includes new lighting, safety barrier fencing, street crossings, a boardwalk with raingardens, and biodiversity and tree canopy protection measures. Stages 1-6 and 9 are complete. Stage 7 (Marlborough Street to North Street) is under construction, with Stage 8 (North Street to Atkin Street) construction planned for 2026/27.
West Lakes Tennis Club Redevelopment
Major upgrade and expansion of the West Lakes Tennis Club facility including a brand-new clubhouse, additional hard courts, upgraded LED lighting, and modernized community amenities delivered in partnership between the club and local council.
Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre including additional retail tenancies and improved parking.
Findon Energy Storage Facility
The Findon Energy Storage Facility is a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed for the western suburbs of Adelaide. The project aims to enhance grid stability by storing renewable energy and providing fast-frequency response services. It is designed to mitigate local network constraints and support the transition to a high-renewable energy grid in South Australia.
Seaton Urban Renewal Project
Large-scale urban renewal led by Renewal SA and the SA Housing Trust delivering approximately 1,452 new homes by 2035 across a 38.5 ha site bounded by Frederick Road, Glenburnie Street, West Lakes Boulevard and Tapleys Hill Road in Seaton, 11 km west of Adelaide CBD. The program replaces dated public housing stock with a mix of market, affordable (minimum 20%) and social housing (approximately 400 SA Housing Trust homes). Stage 1 delivers 137 homes (31 Housing Trust, 68 affordable, 38 market) with construction underway since Q4 2024.Stage 2 civil works and Stage 3 demolition commenced Q3 2025. New streets, services and more than 26,000 sqm of public parks are being delivered alongside a significantly expanded tree canopy and upgraded streetscapes.
Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade
Two-stage flood mitigation and open space project at Gleneagles Reserve in Seaton, delivered by the City of Charles Sturt to address flooding in the Meakin Terrace sub-catchment. Stage 1 created a larger and deeper stormwater detention basin of approximately 7,200 cubic metres, a new pump station on Dumfries Avenue designed to empty the basin within 24 to 48 hours after a storm, rock-filled vertical gabion walls, a large stormwater pit and weir to divert high flows from the Dumfries Avenue main drain, and a realigned car park entrance at Ailsa Avenue.Construction ran from July 2024 to July 2025 with SEM as contractor, followed by hydroseeding of the basin. More than 200 trees were planted for a net gain of 35 trees. The works are modelled to prevent flooding of 23 properties in a 5 per cent rain event and 8 properties in a 100 year event, benefiting Leven Avenue, Tapleys Hill Road, Wilford Avenue and Prior Avenue. Stage 1 was jointly funded by the City of Charles Sturt, the Stormwater Management Authority (Government of South Australia) and the Australian Government Disaster Ready Fund. Stage 2, an approximately $600,000 reserve upgrade shaped by community consultation, commenced October 2025 and was reported complete in March 2026 (pending a drinking fountain). It delivered a single-use automated secure public toilet, two picnic shelters with seating, an electric barbecue, a new shade sail over the play space, turf and landscaping works, accessible pedestrian entries and a new connecting path. Pump station chambers on Dumfries Avenue carry artwork by artist Cat Dean.
St Clair Oval 2 Community Facility
A new community facility is planned for St Clair Oval 2 within the St Clair Recreation Precinct, funded by a 2022 State Government election pledge of $1.5 million. Following extensive community consultation in 2024 and a precinct-wide planning process in 2025, revised concept plans were approved by City of Charles Sturt Council on 10 November 2025. The facility will serve Woodville High School, Adelaide Vipers Football Club, Woodville District Cricket Club and North West Junior Soccer Association, and will include flexible community space, dining and bar facilities.Construction funding has not yet been secured; a budget proposal is planned for the 2026/27 Annual Business Plan alongside external funding applications. A separate car park extension to the St Clair Recreation Centre is expected to commence April to June 2026.
Novo West Lakes Stage 2
Novo West Lakes is a master-planned community situated on the former SA Water wastewater treatment site. Developed by Potentia, the project delivers up to 500 residential properties including townhouses, houses, and land lots, alongside around 3 hectares of public open spaces and a proposed retail precinct on Frederick Road. Earthworks and civil works for Stage 2 (Parkside) are underway, and the overall completion is estimated for mid-2027.
3,197 residents of Grange (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 3,296. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 62.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,196, 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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The local workforce is characterized by high educational attainment and a strong concentration in essential service fields, accompanied by an unemployment rate of just 3.0% and an estimated job growth rate of 6.1% over the past year, as aggregated by AreaSearch from regional statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,197, while the local unemployment rate was 0.8% below the 3.8% registered across Greater Adelaide, although the workforce participation rate of 62.6% trailed the regional benchmark of 66.6%. According to Census records, a modest 14.7% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a notable concentration in the education & training sector, where its employment proportion is 1.2 times the Greater Adelaide average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is less prominent locally, accounting for 15.3% of workers compared to the broader regional benchmark of 17.7%. Given the mismatch between the size of the resident workforce and the volume of local jobs reported in the Census, this residential neighborhood appears to provide few direct local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding region show that during the 12-month span, employment expanded by 6.1% while the overall labour force grew by 4.7%, leading to a reduction in the unemployment rate of 1.3 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 job growth forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future employment patterns in Grange. These five-year and ten-year outlooks have been applied to local employment sectors to model future expansion. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely depending on the industry. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local occupational structure indicates that local employment would increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple proportional weighting based on industry mix rather than localized population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Grange (SA) is $1,709 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $824 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,242 a year against an average of $76,686. 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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According to AreaSearch compilations of postcode-level ATO tax filings from the 2023 financial year, Grange residents recorded a median taxpayer income of $60,242 and an average income of $76,686. These figures stand significantly above national benchmarks, and compare to Greater Adelaide medians and averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $66,369 and an average of $84,485 as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Grange were positioned near the national median.
Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 27.0% of local earners, totaling 1,695 people, which is comparable to the 31.8% recorded across the broader region. Once housing costs are accounted for, households retain 86.7% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, while the suburb ranks in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Grange (SA) had 2,464 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 17% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $334 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 inventory in Grange was composed of 64.0% standalone houses and 36.0% alternative housing styles, including semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to Adelaide metro where standalone houses made up 75.2% and other configurations comprised 24.9%. The rate of outright home ownership in Grange stood well above the Adelaide metro average at 44.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (31.1%) or renters (24.9%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was significantly higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562 at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $334 compared to the regional figure of $320.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Grange exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are notably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Grange (SA) counted 2,464 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 68.7%, consisting of couples with children at 27.3%, couples without children at 31.9%, and single parent households at 8.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.3%, which is dominated by single-person households at 29.6% and group share houses at 1.7%. The local median household occupancy size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.4% of adults in Grange (SA) hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 721 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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 local academic profile is highly distinctive within the region, with university graduation rates representing 32.4% of residents aged 15+, which is higher than both the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA3 average of 28.8%, showing a strong community orientation toward tertiary qualifications. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 21.7%, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas account for 7.2% and 3.5% of the population respectively. Technical and vocational qualifications are also well represented, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 19.3%.
A significant portion of local residents, representing 23.2% of the population, are currently enrolled in formal studies. This group includes 8.4% attending primary school, 5.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing university or college studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Grange (SA) reaches 35 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport networks include 35 active passenger stops within the suburb of Grange (SA), consisting of both rail and bus facilities. These transport hubs are connected to 26 separate routes, which combine to support 1,449 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with typical residences situated 188 meters from the nearest boarding point. As a residential suburb, the majority of working residents travel out of the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 86%, while 6% commute via train. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.3.
Additionally, 14.7% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Local transit routes average 207 service trips each day, which translates to approximately 41 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.0% of residents in Grange (SA) report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Grange displays favorable health profiles based on AreaSearch metrics covering mortality and chronic disease rates, with general disease rates remaining low overall, though they rise above the national average among older, vulnerable groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 57% of the population, representing about 3,596 individuals. This is higher than the 52.7% coverage rate observed throughout Greater Adelaide. The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 10.2% and 7.8% of the population respectively, while 66.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The population under 65 demonstrates stronger health outcomes than the national benchmark. Residents aged 65 and older make up 29.1% of the community, totaling 1,827 individuals, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Health indicators for senior residents present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Grange (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 13.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.5%) and Australian (23.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local area displays a higher degree of multicultural representation than typical, with 22.2% of the population born outside of Australia and 13.1% communicating in a language other than English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 54.3% of local residents, compared to 42.4% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three most common heritages locally are English at 28.5%, Australian at 23.7%, and Italian at 7.3%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic groups compared to the wider region, with Polish heritage overrepresented at 1.4% in Grange versus 1.0% regionally, Croatian at 1.1% versus 0.5%, and Serbian at 0.6% versus 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Grange (SA) is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 17.5% 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 suburb of Grange (SA) has a median age of 49 years, which is substantially higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national benchmark of 38. Compared to metropolitan Adelaide, there is a pronounced concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket, who make up 14.8% of the local population, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 9.0%. This local concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased its share from 11.7% to 13.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 8.8% to 9.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.4%.
Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Grange (SA) will undergo major age shifts by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 226 residents (36%), rising from 621 to 848. Overall, cohorts aged 65 and above are expected to make up 67% of the total population expansion, emphasizing the aging profile of the community, while the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age brackets are projected to decline in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Grange (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 — 101 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,143 at the 2021 Census → 6,279 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 (SAL40530). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.