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Happy Valley (SA) has an estimated 11,921 residents, up from 11,420 at the 2021 Census — a change of 501 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 911 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Happy Valley (SA) records an estimated population of approximately 11,921, drawing on AreaSearch evaluations of updated ABS regional data and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 501 people (4.4%) compared to the 11,420 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch determined this trajectory from a baseline resident count of 11,915 established via the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 78 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 911 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks across AreaSearch study areas.
The 4.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Happy Valley (SA) trails the SA3 area (6.0%) by 1.6 percentage points, showcasing solid underlying growth. Natural increase served as the primary growth engine by generating roughly 52.0% of recent population additions, with interstate migration and overseas migration also delivering positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Happy Valley (SA) utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset keyed to a 2022 base year for SA2 boundaries. Where coverage is unavailable or extends past 2032, figures incorporate the 2023 South Australian Government LGA age-cohort projections grounded in 2021 data, converted to SA2 zones via weighted growth aggregation. Looking ahead toward 2041, demographic models project an expansion of 879 persons across the suburb of Happy Valley (SA), placing its pace slightly below the median of Australian statistical areas and delivering an overall rise of 7.3% across the 16 years.
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84 new dwellings have been approved in Happy Valley (SA) over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Happy Valley average approximately 16 new homes annually according to AreaSearch figures sourced from ABS data, totaling an estimated 84 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 21 recorded to date in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 6.5 new residents arrived per dwelling built, highlighting an imbalance where demand outpaces supply and drives upward pricing pressure and buyer competition. New residential construction during this timeframe reflected an average expected construction cost of $350,000 per dwelling.
Furthermore, approvals for $3.0 million in commercial development were logged this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. Residential building volumes in Happy Valley sit significantly lower than the broader metropolitan area, lagging the regional per capita figure by 73.0% relative to Greater Adelaide. Such constrained development typically bolsters pricing and demand for established dwellings, even with recent upticks in building activity. This rate also trails national levels, reflecting development constraints and local market maturity. The composition of new approvals consists of 88.0% detached houses alongside 12.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density character that caters to buyers seeking spacious living. Reflecting this subdued planning environment, there are an estimated 520 people per approved dwelling in the locality. Based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Happy Valley is projected to add 873 residents through to 2041. Should current construction rates persist, new housing supply could struggle to accommodate incoming population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward property value trajectories.
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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 $2.15 billion. 7 are already under construction and 11 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning policies, and public works play a central role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 15 projects with notable potential local relevance. Prominent works include the Balee Park Upgrade Happy Valley, Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building, Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, and Happy Valley Reservoir Reserve Access Project, with key details summarized 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.
6,614 residents of Happy Valley (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 6,789. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 67.4%. 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 8,754, 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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Happy Valley maintains a qualified resident workforce with solid representation in essential services, registering a low 2.6% unemployment rate and 5.4% estimated annual employment growth per AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,614, while local joblessness sits 1.3% under the Greater Adelaide mark of 3.8%. Meanwhile, the local participation rate closely aligns with Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census figures indicate that only 10.1% of workers worked from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The workforce displays an especially prominent concentration in construction, where participation is 1.2 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.6% of local workers compared to 7.3% across the wider region. Comparing the resident labor pool to the Census working population indicates that local employment opportunities within the immediate area remain limited. Over the 12 months to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data shows local employment rising by 5.4% against a 4.9% increase in the labour force, driving down the local unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide posted a 4.2% rise in employment and a 4.0% increase in labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Future labour demand can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry profile suggests Happy Valley could see employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting this weighted extrapolation is for illustrative purposes and excludes localized demographic forecasts.
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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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate Happy Valley taxpayers earned a median income of $53,224 and an average income of $61,650, trailing Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 as well as national benchmarks. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $58,637 (median) and $67,920 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local family, household, and personal earnings moderately between the 39th and 43rd percentiles. In terms of distribution, the largest segment accounts for 35.3% of residents (4,208 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the 31.8% recorded regionally.
After meeting housing costs, 85.9% of income remains available for discretionary spending, positioning the suburb in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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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Residential housing in Happy Valley at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by detached housing, with 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Adelaide metro's breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 37.1%, notably exceeding the metropolitan rate, while remaining properties were mortgaged (51.4%) or rented (11.5%). Median housing costs included a monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517 and a weekly rent of $360, compared to Adelaide metro averages of $1,562 and $320. In a nationwide context, Happy Valley remains comparatively affordable, sitting well below the Australian average of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and under the $375 national benchmark for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Happy Valley (SA) counted 4,464 households at the 2021 Census, 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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Family arrangements constitute 75.0% of local dwellings, divided between couples with children at 31.5%, couples without children at 31.5%, and single parent families at 11.1%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 25.0%, led by lone person households at 23.9% and group households at 1.3%. The typical household size of 2.5 people is identical to the Greater Adelaide average.
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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 qualification levels in Happy Valley sit below national figures, with 20.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree versus 30.4% in Australia, pointing to opportunities for further academic and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 14.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (28.7%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Formal study engages 24.9% of the local population. Current enrollments comprise 9.5% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.
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Public transport in Happy Valley (SA) reaches 97 stops on 35 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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Happy Valley is serviced by 97 active public transport stops focused on bus transit. These facilities are linked by 35 individual routes generating 1,636 weekly passenger trips. Commuter accessibility is strong, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop averaging 187 meters. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 91%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. Census figures from 2021 showed a comparatively low 10.1% of residents working from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 233 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.
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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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AreaSearch assessment indicates Happy Valley health profiles align generally with nationwide standards across chronic disease and mortality figures. Chronic health incidence among the wider population is typical, though older demographics exhibit slightly elevated rates compared to national benchmarks. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 51% of the total population (~6,125 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments, affecting 9.3 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 64.3% of the community reported having no medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health indicators among working-age individuals are broadly typical.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 25.2% of the local population (3,004 people), exceeding the 19.1% share in Greater Adelaide. While senior cohorts encounter certain health hurdles, these metrics remain more favorable nationally than those of the wider population.
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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Cultural diversity measures in Happy Valley track below wider averages, with 80.9% of the populace Australian-born, 93.1% holding citizenship, and 93.3% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 40.6% of residents. A minor overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the community, matching the 0.1% proportion observed across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the leading ancestries in Happy Valley are English at 35.0% (surpassing the 27.8% regional benchmark), Australian at 28.2% (above the 22.8% regional level), and Scottish at 7.6%.
Specific demographic variations are also evident across other European heritages: German background accounts for 6.3% (vs 5.1% regionally), Dutch represents 1.8% (vs 1.2%), and Welsh stands at 0.8% of Happy Valley (vs 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Happy Valley (SA) is 42. 23.2% 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 demographic profile of Happy Valley shows an older age structure compared to Greater Adelaide. Updates to August 2026 indicate retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 25.2% of locals, compared to 19.1% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 25.1% against a regional benchmark of 28.9%. The median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of retiree and elderly cohorts increased from 22.6% to an estimated 25.2%.
Moving toward 2041, the largest demographic gain will occur in retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding by 664 residents (22%) to 3,668, while child and young adult cohorts are projected to contract.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 about a year 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,420 at the 2021 Census → 11,921 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 Aug 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.