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Happy Valley (SA) has an estimated 12,016 residents, up from 11,420 at the 2021 Census — a change of 596 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 919 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 the suburb of Happy Valley (SA)'s population is estimated at around 12,016 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 596 people (5.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,420 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,009, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 78 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 918 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. the suburb of Happy Valley (SA)'s 5.2% growth since census positions it within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. In instances where such statistics are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, regional and LGA age-specific projections released by the SA State Government in 2023 using 2021 data are incorporated, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology from local government to SA2 boundaries. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Happy Valley (SA) is projected to experience gains slightly below the national median, expanding by 880 residents by 2041 according to compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 7.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
107 new dwellings have been approved in Happy Valley (SA) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals allocated to this locality indicates that approximately 21 residential units receive planning consent each year, summing to roughly 107 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 18 approvals have been registered. With an average of 4.8 additional occupants annually for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, construction is failing to meet demand, which typically intensifies purchaser rivalry and elevates price pressures. Meanwhile, the mean value for new builds stands at $380,000, indicating that developers are focusing on higher-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $3.0 million have been logged in the current financial year, which underscores the predominantly residential profile of the locality. Residential building activity in this locality is quiet, tracking 62.0% below the per-capita average for Greater Adelaide. Such low levels of construction typically sustain demand and bolster prices for established properties. This rate of development also sits below national averages, reflecting a established suburb and hinting at potential regulatory constraints. Furthermore, recent building approvals consist entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking open space. A ratio of 797 residents per single housing approval highlights the quiet nature of local building activity. Projections indicate that this locality will add 873 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessments. If the current pace of building approvals persists, the supply of new housing may fall short of demographic growth, which is likely to intensify buyer competition and underpin stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Happy Valley (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Happy Valley (SA), worth an estimated $5 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.16 billion. 7 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and education & training. 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 municipal planning decisions play a significant role in shaping the performance of a suburb. A total of 15 key developments have been identified as having a potential impact on the neighborhood. Prominent examples include upgrades at Balee Park, construction of the Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building, resilience works along Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, and the Reservoir Reserve access project, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Balee Park Upgrade Happy Valley
Neighbourhood Family Park upgrade including new playground equipment, basketball/netball rings and court, irrigated turf area and landscaping. Construction scheduled for 2024-25 financial year following community consultation completed December 2023. Project includes improved lighting, walking paths and accessibility features to enhance community use.
Bains Road Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Bains Road between Investigator Drive and Panalatinga Road, Woodcroft. The project includes reconstruction of selected sections of kerbing and guttering, road pavement reconstruction, installation of a new 1.5m wide footpath on the northern side, and installation of new pedestrian refuges to improve road safety and accessibility. Construction commenced in October 2025 with an estimated 8-week completion period, subject to weather conditions.
Thalassa Park Master Plan
Master plan for the future enhancement of Thalassa Park, including upgraded playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, event spaces, gardens, accessibility improvements and the Storybook Walk sculpture park. As of the latest council update, the draft master plan has been refined with the Thalassa Park and Gardens Trust, including cost estimates and staged priorities to support future budgeting and grant applications. Community consultation on the revised draft is expected once the documents are finalised.
The Green at Woodcroft
Premium residential development adjacent to Thaxted Park Golf Course by Metro Property Development. Master-planned community offering house and land packages in established area with golf course frontage and parkland access.
Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek
Watercourse rehabilitation works for Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek in Aberfoyle Park, funded by an additional AUD 1.83 million from the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program and delivered by the City of Onkaparinga. The project is improving stormwater flows, creek banks, erosion control, water quality, native vegetation, wildlife habitat and community access to nature. Current works include selective woody weed removal in February and March 2026, followed by local native planting during autumn and winter 2026.The broader Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery program is expected to run over five years to 2028-29.
Chandlers View Estate
A completed residential land subdivision offering 16 residential allotments in an exclusive hillside community. The estate features breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush greenery, located opposite the newly opened Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve. The beautifully crafted neighbourhood offers modern convenience with easy access to local shops, cafes, Tangari Regional Park, Thalassa Park, quality schools, and the scenic Hallett Cove Boardwalk. Situated in a peaceful enclave with convenient access to major roads and public transportation.
Valley Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the former Happy Valley Shopping Centre into Valley Central, a modern community hub featuring Fountain Valley Medical Centre, Happy Valley Dental, REVO Fitness, specialty retail shops, upgraded facades, new entrance tower, roof replacement, undercover promenade seating, and enhanced car parking and landscaping. The 5,000 sqm project was delivered while the shopping centre remained fully operational, with Stage 1 completed in 2024.
Sheidow Park Primary School Modernisation
Major upgrade and modernisation of Sheidow Park Primary School including new modern classrooms and learning areas, a new administration building, and demolition of ageing infrastructure. The SA Government committed an additional $4.3m to the project, bringing total investment to approximately $16.3m. Construction commenced early 2024 under the Malinauskas Labor Government school infrastructure program.
6,676 residents of Happy Valley (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 6,851. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 67.5%. 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 8,819, about 73% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes this locality, which features strong representation in essential services, a jobless rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.6% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 6,676 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 1.3% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while participation in the labor force matches the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census data reveals that a modest 10.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The neighborhood shows a clear concentration in construction, where its share of employment is 1.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.6% of local workers compared to 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. A comparison between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce suggests that immediate local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. Analysis of combined labor market data shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 5.6% and the total labor force expanded by 5.1%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Adelaide recorded job growth of 4.2% and labor force expansion of 4.0%, with unemployment declining by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 offer a framework for understanding future local demand. Applying these federal forecasts—which predict a national workforce expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by sector—to the local industrial structure suggests that employment for local residents will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Happy Valley (SA) is $1,573 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $773 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,224 a year against an average of $61,650. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax office figures for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in this suburb have a median income of $53,224 and an average income of $61,650. These sums sit below national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Adjusting these figures for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $58,637 for the median and $67,920 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places local household, family, and individual incomes in a modest range, falling between the 39th and 43rd percentiles.
The largest income cohort contains 35.3% of local taxpayers (4,241 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend where 31.8% of the population falls into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, households retain 85.9% of their income for other living expenses, placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Happy Valley (SA) had 4,464 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the last Census was made up of 90.0% separate houses and 10.0% alternative housing styles, including semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to Adelaide metro where separate houses constitute 75.2% and other configurations make up 24.9%. Homeownership rates are high at 37.1%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (51.4%) or occupied by tenants (11.5%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,517, which is lower than the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent stood at $360, compared to Adelaide metro's $320.
On a national scale, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Happy Valley (SA) counted 4,464 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,697 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 24% 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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The local domestic landscape is dominated by family households, which account for 75.0% of all occupancies. This group is split equally between couples with children at 31.5% and couples without children at 31.5%, while single parents head 11.1% of households. The remaining 25.0% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone occupants make up 23.9% and group households represent 1.3%. The typical household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the average recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.7% of adults in Happy Valley (SA) hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 693 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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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Tertiary attainment in this neighborhood tracks below metropolitan averages, with 20.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% nationwide. Among these academic qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 40.5% of the population aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificate-level credentials at 28.7%. A significant portion of local residents, totaling 24.9%, are enrolled in some form of structured education. Within this student population, 9.5% attend primary schools, 6.5% are in secondary education, and 4.2% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Happy Valley (SA) reaches 97 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 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 1.6 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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There are 97 active public transit stops located throughout the suburb, providing bus connections across 36 distinct routes that run 1,633 passenger services each week. Access to transit is highly convenient, with the average home positioned 188 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 91% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A relatively low proportion of workers, 10.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit services run an average of 233 times a day across the network, which translates to roughly 16 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.3% of residents in Happy Valley (SA) report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% 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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Local health outcomes are generally aligned with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is typical for the broader population, though it skews higher than the national average for older age brackets. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, standing at approximately 51% of the population, which represents about 6,173 individuals. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 9.3% and 8.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.3% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health indicators for working-age individuals are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.3% of the community (3,040 people), a higher share than the 19.2% average for Greater Adelaide. Although health metrics for older residents present challenges, they compare favorably with seniors on a national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Happy Valley (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 80.9% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.0%) and Australian (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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This locality exhibits a lower level of cultural variety compared to broader benchmarks. Australian-born residents comprise 80.9% of the population, citizens make up 93.1%, and 93.3% of the community speaks only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 40.6% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is seen in the Jewish community, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average for Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, English heritage is the most common at 35.0%, which is higher than the regional benchmark of 27.8%. This is followed by Australian ancestry at 28.2%, also higher than the metropolitan average of 22.8%, and Scottish heritage at 7.6%.
Certain smaller European groups show higher concentrations than the surrounding region, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.8% of residents compared to 0.6% regionally, German at 6.3% compared to 5.1%, and Dutch at 1.8% compared to 1.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Happy Valley (SA) is 42. 23.1% 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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A median age of 42 makes this suburb slightly older than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and noticeably older than the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 demographic is strongly represented at 12.6% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 11.5%. Since the 2021 Census, residents aged 75 to 84 have increased from 6.3% to 9.2% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 12.4% to 10.9%. Future models suggest the age distribution will shift by 2041, led by a 119% increase in residents aged 85 and over, growing by 502 people from 420 to 923.
This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65 and over accounting for 78% of the total projected growth, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Happy Valley (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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 78 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,420 at the 2021 Census → 12,016 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 (SAL40564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.