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Griffith (ACT) has an estimated 5,851 residents, up from 5,328 at the 2021 Census — a change of 523 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 414 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,120 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Griffith's population is estimated at around 5,851 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 523 people (9.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,328 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,828, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 414 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,119 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Griffith's 9.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (8.3%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their starting point, are applied to each SA2 zone. Where this data is unavailable, or for periods after 2032, demographic projections from the ACT Government utilizing a 2022 baseline are substituted. Looking ahead, the suburb of Griffith (ACT) is anticipated to experience population expansion that outpaces the national median. Based on combined SA2 estimates, the locality is projected to add 1,030 residents by 2041, representing a total growth rate of 17.2% over this 16-year span.
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508 new dwellings have been approved in Griffith (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped to local areas show that the suburb of Griffith (ACT) typically sees about 101 new residential properties approved annually. This includes an estimated 508 approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 5 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that only one person per year relocated to the suburb for each new home built during those 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, housing supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This provides prospective buyers with more choices while supporting the potential for faster population growth than projected.
Additionally, the average expected construction cost for these new properties is $569,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end, premium segment of the market. Local business investment also appears strong, with $29.7 million in commercial building approvals registered during the current financial year. Per capita construction volumes in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) exceed the Australian Capital Territory average by 115.0%, offering buyers significant purchasing options despite a recent slowdown in building activity. This rate of development is also much higher than the national standard, pointing to high developer interest in the area. Of the recent residential construction, 27.0% consisted of standalone houses, while 73.0% comprised multi-dwelling formats such as apartments or townhouses. This shift toward denser housing types provides more affordable options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. With approximately 120 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Griffith (ACT) displays the characteristics of a growing area. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Griffith (ACT) will add 1,007 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests that housing supply will easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially supporting growth that exceeds baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Griffith (ACT), worth an estimated $25 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.46 billion. 13 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates are key drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct, with key details provided below.
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Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
Kingston Arts Precinct
A $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston to create a premier visual arts and culture destination. The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic Fitters Workshop, Powerhouse, and Former Transport Depot to house major arts organisations like Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio. It includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space, artist studios, and a 346-space carpark. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2027.
National Security Office Precinct (York Park)
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities. As of May 2026, the adjacent John Gorton Campus Car Park is fully operational with ongoing facade work, while main construction for the office precinct is progressing following the permanent site closure in early 2025.
Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba)
Ongoing precinct renewal of Narrabundah's established local village centre, guided by the ACT Inner South District Strategy adopted under the Planning Act 2023. The strategy directs a mix of housing types, improved public realm, active travel connections, and community facility retention around the Iluka Street and Boolimba Crescent local shops. The centre serves as a key neighbourhood hub for Narrabundah's inner-south community, with incremental infill and public domain improvements anticipated through to 2038 and beyond.
Cromwell Office Building Development
Development of a 19,800 sqm, six-level office building in Barton for a Commonwealth Government entity. The facility is designed to achieve a 6.0-star NABERS Energy and 6.0-star Greenstar rating, and will be 100% occupied under a 15-year lease with a 5-year extension option. An $85 million A-grade commercial building in Canberra's Barton precinct with 18,000sq m area and 225 parking spaces.
Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation (LIA) facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for 100 supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It addresses critical health hazards such as mould while modernising the military education and training environment.
Kingston Foreshore Precinct
Award-winning mixed-use waterfront precinct featuring premium apartments, restaurants, bars, retail, public art and parklands along the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
3,671 residents of Griffith (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 3,721. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 72.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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A highly qualified workforce is a key feature of the suburb of Griffith (ACT), which boasts a strong professional services sector, a low unemployment rate of 1.3%, and job growth estimated at 1.2% over the past year based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 3,671 residents, with an unemployment rate 2.7% lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Workforce participation matches the territory average of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.1% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents of the suburb of Griffith (ACT) are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. Public administration & safety is particularly prominent, employing 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 3.6% of the local workforce, which is below the Australian Capital Territory average of 6.8%. Based on the ratio of local jobs to working residents, it appears a significant portion of the population travels outside the area for employment. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated by AreaSearch, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw local employment grow by 1.2% and the labor force expand by 1.1%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% increase in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand in the suburb of Griffith (ACT). These five-year and ten-year forecasts, when mapped to the local industry mix, suggest local employment will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years. Note that this estimate is a weighted extrapolation based on the local industry profile and does not incorporate local population projections. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely.
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Median household income in Griffith (ACT) is $2,542 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,572 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $85,350 a year against an average of $138,707. The average runs 63% 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 latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) are in the highest national percentile, with a median of $85,350 and an average of $138,707. These figures are higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $94,261 for the median and $153,188 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) all rank in the 91st to 98th percentiles nationally.
The income distribution shows that 36.8% of the population (2,153 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider region where 34.3% fall into this bracket. A significant proportion of high earners (43.9% making more than $3,000 weekly) points to strong economic capacity. Housing costs represent 13.8% of income, and the high earnings place residents in the 91st percentile for disposable income, with the area ranking in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Griffith (ACT) had 2,319 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 54% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $462 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,118 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) consisted of 35.7% detached houses and 64.3% other dwelling types, including townhouses and apartments. This differs from the wider Australian Capital Territory, where houses make up 63.3% and other dwellings comprise 36.7%. The home ownership rate in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) was 25.7%, which is slightly lower than the territory average. The remaining properties were either mortgaged (32.9%) or rented (41.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,118, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080.
The median weekly rent was $462, compared to the territory median of $450. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
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Griffith (ACT) counted 2,319 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,547 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) at 58.6%, consisting of couples with children (22.3%), couples without children (28.8%), and single-parent households (6.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 41.4%, with single-person households at 35.8% and group households at 5.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the average of 2.5 across the Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.9% of adults in Griffith (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 34.7% with a bachelor degree and 23.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 7.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,782 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,085 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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Residents of the suburb of Griffith (ACT) show high levels of educational attainment, with 64.9% of those aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This qualification profile supports strong employment prospects in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 23.6% and graduate diplomas at 6.6%. Vocational training is held by 15.1% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (7.7%). Participation in education is high, with 28.5% of residents enrolled in a course of study.
This includes 9.5% in higher education, 7.0% in high schools, and 6.8% in primary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Griffith (ACT) reaches 21 stops on 89 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 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 services in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) include 21 bus stops. These stops serve 89 separate routes, which combine to support 5,132 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as good, with dwellings typically situated 200 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the area, with most workers traveling outside the suburb. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 73%, while 10% of residents walk and 9% travel by bus. Households average 1.0 vehicles, which is lower than the territory average.
Working from home was recorded for 14.1% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 733 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 244 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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69.7% of residents in Griffith (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 82.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch indicates favorable health profiles in the suburb of Griffith (ACT). While chronic disease rates are low overall, they are slightly higher than the national average within older, vulnerable age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 82% of the population (4,796 people) covered, compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and 55.7% nationally. The most prevalent health conditions reported in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively.
Additionally, 69.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory. Residents under the age of 65 experience better-than-average health outcomes. The suburb of Griffith (ACT) has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (16.9% or 988 people) compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%. Health status among these older residents presents some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.7% of Griffith (ACT) residents were born overseas and 20.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.7%) and Australian (20.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Griffith (ACT) displays higher cultural diversity than most areas, with 27.7% of residents born outside Australia and 20.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 39.1% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of residents compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestry and parental country of birth, the three largest groups in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) are English at 25.7%, Australian at 20.8%, and Other at 11.1%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain ancestries compared to the wider region, with Polish ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% regionally), French ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Griffith (ACT) is 38. 31.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Griffith (ACT) is 38 years, which is older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the territory, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (21.2%) and a lower proportion aged 15 to 24 (10.4%). The share of 25 to 34 year olds is also higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 13.3% to 15.3% of the population, while the 15 to 24 bracket decreased from 11.4% to 10.4%.
Demographic models project significant shifts in the age structure by 2041, with the 65 to 74 group expected to grow the most, by 46% (adding 239 people to reach 760), while the 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 1% (adding 13 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Griffith (ACT)
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 Apr 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 — 414 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,328 at the 2021 Census → 5,851 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 (SAL80067). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.