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Henley Beach South has an estimated 3,061 residents, up from 2,799 at the 2021 Census — a change of 262 people, or 9.4%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 2,943 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population figures and post-Census address validation by AreaSearch, the suburb of Henley Beach South has an estimated resident base of 3,061 people as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 262 people (9.4%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 2,799 people. The estimate is built on a resident population of 3,043 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 82 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The suburb's density stands at 2,943 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of locations evaluated across the country.
This 9.4% expansion rate since the 2021 Census outpaced both the state average of 7.5% and the local SA3 region, positioning the suburb of Henley Beach South as a primary growth node. The expansion was largely propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 82.0% of the overall population increases during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 region are sourced from 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia releases using 2022 as the base year, with missing SA2 data and post-2032 projections filled using 2023 SA State Government age-cohort projections based on 2021 data, weighted and aggregated from local government to SA2 levels. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, the suburb of Henley Beach South is projected to see growth slightly below the median of areas tracked by AreaSearch, adding 279 persons by 2041 and representing an overall increase of 8.5% over the 16 years.
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217 new dwellings have been approved in Henley Beach South over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Analysis of statistical area building approvals indicates that Henley Beach South has averaged approximately 43 new residential approvals annually, amounting to 217 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, there have been 24 approvals. With average additions of only one new resident per completed dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers with options and enabling population growth beyond baseline predictions. The average construction cost of new homes is $629,000, which suggests developers are focusing on the higher-end market segment.
In contrast, commercial developments have seen only $6.6 million in approvals this financial year, showing a quiet commercial development sector. Per capita residential construction activity in Henley Beach South is 76.0% higher than the average for Greater Adelaide, providing more options for prospective buyers. This rate is also significantly higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating that developers have solid confidence in the local market. Detached housing makes up 63.0% of recent builds, while apartments or townhouses comprise 37.0%, offering a variety of price points and styles from family residences to smaller, lower-cost alternatives. The suburb averages 49 people for every dwelling approval, reflecting a developing area. Projections based on the latest quarterly data from AreaSearch show that Henley Beach South is expected to add 261 residents by 2041. Given ongoing construction patterns, new housing should easily keep pace with demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially allowing the population to grow beyond current forecasts.
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 24 current infrastructure and development projects close to Henley Beach South, worth an estimated $16.5 billion. 6 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, environmental & disaster management 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 and planning decisions can have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence this suburb directly. Major regional projects include the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, the North South Corridor, Stage Three of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment, and the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program.
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Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre including additional retail tenancies and improved parking.
Grange Lakes Corridor Shared Use Path (Stages 7, 8 & 9)
A shared-use walking and cycling path through local reserves and along waterways in the City of Charles Sturt, connecting West Lakes to the River Torrens Linear Park near Findon and Grange. The 2.5m wide all-weather path includes new lighting, safety barrier fencing, street crossings, a boardwalk with raingardens, and biodiversity and tree canopy protection measures. Stages 1-6 and 9 are complete. Stage 7 (Marlborough Street to North Street) is under construction, with Stage 8 (North Street to Atkin Street) construction planned for 2026/27.
Findon Energy Storage Facility
The Findon Energy Storage Facility is a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed for the western suburbs of Adelaide. The project aims to enhance grid stability by storing renewable energy and providing fast-frequency response services. It is designed to mitigate local network constraints and support the transition to a high-renewable energy grid in South Australia.
Apex Park Stage 2 Redevelopment
Stage 2 redevelopment of Apex Park, a project funded by a grant of $1,000,000, enhancing community recreation facilities.
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club Rebuild
$8.5M redevelopment delivering a new two-storey clubhouse with first aid room (with ambulance access), patrol control room, gym, training and conference rooms, accessible change rooms, and expanded storage to house lifesaving equipment. Officially opened May 2024 after works that commenced in late 2022. Jointly funded by Federal and State Governments, City of Charles Sturt, Surf Life Saving SA and West Beach SLSC.
Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade
Two-stage flood mitigation and open space project at Gleneagles Reserve in Seaton, delivered by the City of Charles Sturt to address flooding in the Meakin Terrace sub-catchment. Stage 1 created a larger and deeper stormwater detention basin of approximately 7,200 cubic metres, a new pump station on Dumfries Avenue designed to empty the basin within 24 to 48 hours after a storm, rock-filled vertical gabion walls, a large stormwater pit and weir to divert high flows from the Dumfries Avenue main drain, and a realigned car park entrance at Ailsa Avenue.Construction ran from July 2024 to July 2025 with SEM as contractor, followed by hydroseeding of the basin. More than 200 trees were planted for a net gain of 35 trees. The works are modelled to prevent flooding of 23 properties in a 5 per cent rain event and 8 properties in a 100 year event, benefiting Leven Avenue, Tapleys Hill Road, Wilford Avenue and Prior Avenue. Stage 1 was jointly funded by the City of Charles Sturt, the Stormwater Management Authority (Government of South Australia) and the Australian Government Disaster Ready Fund. Stage 2, an approximately $600,000 reserve upgrade shaped by community consultation, commenced October 2025 and was reported complete in March 2026 (pending a drinking fountain). It delivered a single-use automated secure public toilet, two picnic shelters with seating, an electric barbecue, a new shade sail over the play space, turf and landscaping works, accessible pedestrian entries and a new connecting path. Pump station chambers on Dumfries Avenue carry artwork by artist Cat Dean.
Estia Health Findon
Estia Health Findon is a $42 million residential aged care development currently under construction in Adelaide's western suburbs. Scheduled for completion in Spring 2026, the purpose-built, two-storey facility will provide 124 beds alongside a dedicated memory support unit. Designed by PACT Architects, the home incorporates a wellness hub, landscaped courtyards, a caf‚, and multi-purpose spaces to foster community connection for residents and their families.
Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide Expansion
Major redevelopment of Adelaide's only outlet shopping centre featuring the new 'Harbour Town Eats' dining precinct, upgraded amenities, renewed storefronts, and enhanced landscaping. The project introduces new premium brands and improved facilities.
1,933 residents of Henley Beach South are employed, from a labour force of 1,954. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 75.5%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,310, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high education levels and a strong professional services sector, with a low unemployment rate of 1.1% and an annual employment growth rate of 6.6% based on aggregated local data. As of March 2026, there are 1,933 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 2.8% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, and the labor force participation rate is exceptionally high at 75.5% compared to the metropolitan benchmark of 66.6%. Census data indicates that 15.7% of working residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The top employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The suburb is highly specialized in professional & technical services, which occupy a share 1.4 times greater than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs 16.1% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 17.7%. Given the mismatch between the size of the local working population and the number of resident workers, this residential suburb provides relatively few jobs within its borders. Based on local aggregations of SALM and ABS data, the past 12 months saw job numbers rise by 6.6% and the local labor force grow by 6.1%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future employment trends. When these five-year and ten-year national industry growth rates are mapped onto the local employment structure, they project a local job increase of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming national trends apply directly to the local sector mix.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Henley Beach South is $2,096 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,040 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,387 a year against an average of $95,019. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in Henley Beach South are high by national standards, with a median of $67,387 and an average of $95,019. In comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $74,240 for the median and $104,682 for the average. Census data from 2021 ranks local household, family, and individual incomes between the 72nd and 81st percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 26.8% of local earners (820 people) making between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider metropolitan pattern of 31.8%. A notable 36.8% of the population earns more than $3,000 per week, indicating local affluence that supports retail and services. After housing costs are paid, residents retain 87.0% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, and the suburb ranks in the 8th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Henley Beach South had 1,101 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 19% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 16.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Henley Beach South consisted of 63.6% detached houses and 36.4% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, whereas the wider Adelaide metropolitan area averaged 75.2% detached houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate stood at 36.8%, which is higher than the Adelaide metro benchmark, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.1%) or rented (27.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $340, which are higher than the metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320.
Locally, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Henley Beach South counted 1,101 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,204 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 25% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 70.7%, consisting of couples with children at 34.2%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single-parent families at 8.7%. The remaining 29.3% are non-family households, which are mostly occupied by single persons at 25.1%, with group housing making up 3.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching the average for Greater Adelaide.
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38.0% of adults in Henley Beach South hold a university qualification, including 25.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 361 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,097 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Residents of Henley Beach South demonstrate high levels of educational qualification, with 38.0% of those aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across the state and 28.8% in the SA3 area. This qualification level prepares the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational education is also common, with 30.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, including 11.8% with advanced diplomas and 19.1% with certificates. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 9.9% in primary schools, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 6.5% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Henley Beach South reaches 19 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 930 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in Henley Beach South includes 19 active bus stops. These stops are served by 16 distinct routes, which accommodate 928 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their nearest transit stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles are the main transport mode at 88%, while 7% of residents use buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per household. Working from home was recorded for 15.7% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Across all active transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 132 trips per day, which equates to approximately 48 weekly departures per transit stop.
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72.3% of residents in Henley Beach South report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.5% 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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Health indicators show positive outcomes across Henley Beach South, with low rates of common chronic conditions among both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance membership is high at roughly 64% of the population (1,973 people). This compares to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 7.6% and 6.7% of residents, respectively. A total of 72.3% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The population under 65 displays positive health indicators.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the suburb (557 people), which is slightly below the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Health metrics for seniors are positive and match the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Henley Beach South is largely Australian-born, at 78.1% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Henley Beach South is higher than the regional average, with 21.9% of residents born overseas and 11.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 46.7% of the population. In contrast, 0.9% of residents identify as Muslim, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. The primary ancestral backgrounds in Henley Beach South are English at 29.2%, Australian at 23.8%, and Irish at 7.4%. Specific European ancestries are also represented above regional averages, with German ancestry at 6.0% (compared to 5.1% regionally), Greek at 3.3% (compared to 2.0%), and Italian at 6.1% (compared to 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Henley Beach South is 43. 24.2% 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 median age of 43 in Henley Beach South is higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 to 64 age range (15.4%) but fewer in the 25 to 34 range (11.3%) compared to the wider metropolitan area. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 grew from 10.2% to 11.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.8% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 16.4% to 14.1%, and the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 12.0% to 10.8%.
Demographic projections to 2041 suggest changes in the age structure, led by a 77% increase in the 85 and over cohort, which is expected to rise from 85 to 152 people. Combined cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to account for 51% of total population growth, while the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Henley Beach South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,799 at the 2021 Census → 3,061 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 (SAL40585). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.