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Hectorville has an estimated 6,355 residents, up from 4,241 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,114 people, or 49.8%. Growth has averaged 8.3% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 4,383 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 population of the suburb of Hectorville is assessed at approximately 6,355, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population releases and post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 4,241 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 2,114 people (49.8%). This metric builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 6,333 calculated by AreaSearch following the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, alongside 100 new addresses validated post-Census. With 4,382 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% nationwide for population density in AreaSearch assessments, highlighting intense competition for residential land.
The suburb of Hectorville outpaced both South Australia (7.7%) and the wider SA3 region with its 49.8% post-2021 expansion, positioning it at the forefront of local growth. Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 96.0% of the overall increase. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia population projections anchored to 2022. Across any SA2 locations lacking this coverage, as well as horizons extending beyond 2032, figures incorporate the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections (benchmarked to 2021) adjusted via weighted population growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. In light of these anticipated demographic transitions, the suburb of Hectorville is modelled for above-median expansion relative to all AreaSearch-monitored statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating a gain of 964 persons to 2041, which equates to a cumulative 14.8% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
320 new dwellings have been approved in Hectorville over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential approvals distributed across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch figures indicate that Hectorville has maintained an average pace of approximately 64 approved residential dwellings each year, generating an estimated 320 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 40 approvals have been documented. An average influx of 2.2 new residents annually per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 underpins healthy buyer demand that reinforces property values, while average construction costs of $506,000 per dwelling demonstrate that developers are focusing on upmarket, higher-tier residential offerings. Concurrently, $2.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, underscoring subdued commercial construction.
Relative to Greater Adelaide benchmarks, building volumes in Hectorville are somewhat heightened, tracking 32.0% above the wider metropolitan per-capita baseline over the 5 year period, offering reasonable options for purchasers while maintaining underlying buyer interest, despite a deceleration in building activity across recent years. Free-standing houses represent 73.0% of recent construction while medium and high-density builds make up 27.0%, sustaining the neighbourhood's low-density fabric and catering to buyers seeking separate homes. With approximately 109 people per approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an active development corridor. Demographic outlooks project that Hectorville will add 942 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. At prevailing building rates, upcoming residential supply appears well matched to incoming demand, fostering healthy purchasing conditions while creating capacity for growth to outstrip current demographic expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hectorville, worth an estimated $816 million. 6 are already under construction and 4 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 programs, strategic planning frameworks, and capital projects exert a decisive impact on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. Relevant strategic initiatives highlighted across the surrounding district encompass the Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre and Community Hub, Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing), Chain of Trails Master Plan, and Magill Campus Renewal Project, with the most pertinent projects detailed below.
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Felixstow Intergenerational Community
Proposed six-storey intergenerational community village developed by Uniting Communities. The development integrates independent retirement living, disability accommodation, affordable and build-to-rent family housing, community facilities, and open green space. The project is being progressed through a Code Amendment on the former church and community landholding.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
A strategic master plan endorsed by the City of Campbelltown in 2014 to guide staged upgrades to around 10 km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks, creating a safer and more accessible trail network from the foothills to the River Torrens Linear Park. The plan addresses existing conditions, access and safety issues, proposing new alignments, materials, furniture, biodiversity improvements, and upgraded signage. Implementation continues through multiple staged projects; the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail upgrade at Denis Morrissey Park, Hectorville, was officially launched in February 2024, co-funded by the SA Government Planning and Development Fund Open Space Grant Program ($225,000).Further works are funded through Councils open space strategy and annual business plans.
Campbelltown Community Heart - New Council Office
Following extensive community consultation in late 2025, Campbelltown City Council resolved in December 2025 to proceed with a new, fit-for-purpose Council Office at the existing precinct at 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor (Option A). The 1968 office building is outdated, overcrowded and no longer fit for purpose. A PAC was deferred as a potential second stage, to be explored after the new office is delivered. The Alinea Group was engaged to develop concept models for the site.Detailed planning is now underway. The project is part of Council's broader Creating our Community Heart vision for the Montacute Road precinct.
Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment
Multi-stage redevelopment of the Rostrevor College campus delivering the 2025-2028 Master Plan. Works include the Mackey Mall renewal, classroom refurbishments, new learning and wellbeing spaces, upgraded boarding facilities at Duggan House, health centre improvements, perimeter safety upgrades and ongoing campus enhancements to support future enrolment growth and modern teaching environments.
Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged upgrade and implementation of the Thorndon Park Master Plan in Paradise, SA. Completed works include the all-inclusive Super Playground (opened December 2022), car parking improvements, and Hamilton Terrace entrance upgrade. Stage 1 community consultation on the revised Draft Master Plan closed November 2025, with Council considering engagement outcomes at its 21 April 2026 meeting. Future projects under consideration include improved oval space, enhanced wetlands and lake edging, a revamped central plaza and kiosk, amphitheatre relocation, heritage building repurposing, and potential accommodation bays.
East Marden Primary School Major Upgrades
East Marden Primary School is undergoing a facility upgrade, including a new administration building with reception/foyer, leadership offices, meeting rooms, staff preparation space, a staff room, and unisex staff and student amenities. Additionally, two new buildings will comprise general learning areas, withdrawal areas, teacher preparation space, and unisex student amenities. The project also involves the demolition of ageing infrastructure. Project budget is $8.91 million.
Campbelltown RSL Development
Redevelopment of Campbelltown RSL facilities including modern club amenities, function spaces, dining facilities, and community meeting rooms. The project enhances services for veterans and the local community with contemporary facilities and improved accessibility.
Magill Campus Renewal Project
The transformation of the 14.62-hectare former UniSA Magill Campus into a green, sustainable residential neighbourhood. The project is being delivered in two stages: an Eastern parcel (3 hectares) planned for 100 homes and aged care starting in 2027, and a larger Western parcel (11 hectares) focused on retaining over 60 percent open space, heritage preservation of Murray House, and the Third Creek biodiversity corridor. The Western stage is delayed until at least 2033-34 due to an existing university lease.
4,091 residents of Hectorville are employed, from a labour force of 4,276. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 75.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,550, about 72% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Hectorville is characterized by an educated workforce and a notable concentration in professional services, alongside a 4.3% unemployment rate and 14.0% job growth over the preceding year according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed locals tally 4,091, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.5% above the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%. Meanwhile, workforce participation is distinctly elevated at 75.4% versus 66.4% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a modest 10.4% of workers performed their duties from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions should be noted.
The primary employment sectors for residents consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical. The suburb displays particular strength in professional & technical employment, where resident participation is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, manufacturing employs just 5.3% of the local working population compared to 7.0% across Greater Adelaide. Given the disparity between Census resident worker counts and local job numbers, this mostly residential precinct provides comparatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 14.0% and labour force increased by 13.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide, where employment rose by 4.2%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hectorville. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hectorville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hectorville is $1,394 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $717 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,284 a year against an average of $62,913. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local earnings in the suburb of Hectorville tracking below national standards, reporting a median of $49,284 alongside an average of $62,913, compared to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in the 10.17% Wage Price Index increase observed since financial year 2023, estimated baseline figures as of March 2026 stand at roughly $54,296 for median earnings and $69,311 for average income. Census data from 2021 placed personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 28th and 31st percentiles.
Income distribution is anchored by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket, capturing 31.4% of earners (1,995 residents), closely matching the 31.8% recorded across the broader region. Severe housing affordability constraints leave just 83.4% of income uncommitted (27th percentile), with the suburb's SEIFA income score ranking in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hectorville had 1,803 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 24% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. 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 residential stock in Hectorville at the most recent Census was divided between 64.7% separate houses and 35.3% other dwellings like apartments and townhouses, compared to Adelaide metro where standalone houses made up 75.2% and other dwellings accounted for 24.9%. Outright home ownership stood at 32.0%, aligning with the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties comprising 29.4% and rental accommodation making up 38.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments reached $1,700, surpassing the Adelaide metro median of $1,562, while median weekly rents were $300 against $320 regionally. Looking Australia-wide, local mortgage repayments sat below the national norm of $1,863, with local rental costs falling well short of the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hectorville counted 1,803 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,702 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations represent 63.3% of all households in the area, comprising couples with children at 25.1%, childless couples at 24.4%, and single parent families at 12.2%. The remaining 36.7% consists of non-family living arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 32.1% and group households at 4.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.2% of adults in Hectorville hold a university qualification, including 23.5% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,138 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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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Qualifications among Hectorville residents aged 15+ exceed regional figures by a clear margin, with 36.2% possessing university degrees compared to 28.9% in Greater Adelaide and 25.7% statewide, establishing strong foundations for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 23.5%, followed by 10.2% holding postgraduate credentials and 2.5% with graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is likewise prominent, with 25.1% of the 15+ cohort holding vocational certifications, split between certificates (16.2%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). Active participation in study is pronounced across the community, with 27.4% of the population attending formal educational institutions.
Among this group, 8.2% are enrolled in primary education, 7.5% attend tertiary institutions, and 5.5% are undertaking secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hectorville reaches 14 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 940 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 transit infrastructure in Hectorville includes 14 active stops catering to various bus services. These stops support 15 separate bus routes, delivering a collective 941 scheduled weekly passenger services. Commuter accessibility is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 206 meters from their closest transit point. Given the district's residential character, outward travel dominates, with 81% of journeys taken by private vehicle and 14% via bus. Household car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, below the wider metropolitan standard, while 10.4% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Across all transit routes, service frequencies reach an average of 134 trips per day, providing roughly 67 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.3% of residents in Hectorville report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community wellness measures in Hectorville generally align with nationwide benchmarks according to AreaSearch evaluations of health indicators and mortality rates, exhibiting typical prevalence rates for widespread medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively modest private health insurance uptake of roughly 52% of the community (~3,296 people). The two most prevalent medical diagnoses recorded among residents are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health conditions (6.8%), while 73.3% of locals indicated no chronic ailments, exceeding the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Health metrics for the under-65 population are above average.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 14.1% of the population (896 people), sitting below the 19.1% share seen across Greater Adelaide, with elderly cohorts achieving above-average health results that track in step with broader nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.7% of Hectorville residents were born overseas and 48.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (22.4%) and English (14.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Hectorville, where 44.7% of community members were born overseas and 48.3% use a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, observed by 51.4% of residents. The most noticeable divergence is seen in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.0% of the local population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestry reported in Hectorville is Italian at 22.4%, significantly outpacing the 5.2% regional baseline. English ancestry follows at 14.0% (compared to 27.8% regionally), and Australian ancestry stands at 13.6% (against 22.8% regionally).
Distinct variations also appear across other heritages, with Indian ancestry representing 5.5% (versus 2.3% regionally), Korean accounting for 1.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hectorville is 34. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.0% 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 the suburb of Hectorville is heavily weighted toward young, childless adults. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 place 49.6% of residents in the 25 - 44 age bracket compared to 28.9% across Greater Adelaide, while the 0 - 24 youth cohort represents 19.4% versus 29.0% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 34 as at August 2026, down from 38 during the 2021 Census and 5 years younger than the Greater Adelaide figure of 39 at that Census. Since the Census, the 25 to 44 cohort grew from 32.3% to an estimated 49.6% of the population, whereas the 15 to 24 group dropped from 11.8% to an estimated 9.2% and the 25 to 34 bracket rose from 17.8% to 25.8%, reflecting an established demographic maturing in place without a corresponding replacement of younger households.
By 2041, the largest demographic expansion is expected among seniors aged 65+, rising by 293 residents (33%) to reach 1,189.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hectorville
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,241 at the 2021 Census → 6,355 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 (SAL40582). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.