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Henley Beach South has an estimated 3,053 residents, up from 2,799 at the 2021 Census — a change of 254 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 2,936 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 Henley Beach South has an estimated population of approximately 3,053, calculated by AreaSearch using regional ABS demographic updates alongside post-Census address validations. This represents an expansion of 254 people (9.1%) compared to the 2,799 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 3,038 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 82 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Demographic density stands at 2,935 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community within the highest quartile among nationally evaluated locations.
Furthermore, the 9.1% rate of population growth recorded since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region and the state benchmark of 7.7%, establishing the locality as a regional growth outperformer. Recent gains were largely supported by overseas migration, which represented around 82.0% of overall demographic expansion. Demographic projections for the suburb of Henley Beach South utilize the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series published in 2024, anchored to a 2022 baseline. For periods beyond 2032 or areas outside that series, calculations incorporate 2023 South Australian Government LGA age-cohort projections based on 2021 data, converted to SA2 scales through weighted growth modeling. Looking ahead, population growth in the suburb of Henley Beach South is expected to track slightly beneath the national statistical median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 293 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 9.1% expansion over the 16-year projection horizon.
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206 new dwellings have been approved in Henley Beach South over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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 approval figures across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes that Henley Beach South has averaged roughly 41 residential building consents annually, yielding approximately 206 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 28 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the ratio of 1.1 new residents annually per completed dwelling indicates well-aligned supply and demand fundamentals, fostering a stable environment for real estate development. The mean expected construction cost per dwelling stands at $569,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end, premium housing construction. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $6.6 million during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of local planning activity.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, per capita residential development across Henley Beach South has been moderately elevated, tracking 43.0% above the regional 5-year average, which supports purchasing opportunities while maintaining steady underlying demand despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This pace of building sits substantially above national levels, demonstrating strong builder confidence. The composition of new approvals comprises 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% attached residences, preserving the established low-density suburban landscape and catering to families seeking larger floorplans. The current ratio of roughly 116 people per dwelling approval reflects ongoing local growth. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Henley Beach South is anticipated to add 278 residents leading up to 2041. Ongoing construction activity suggests that upcoming residential supply will readily accommodate projected population growth, maintaining supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling greater demographic expansion than currently modeled.
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 6 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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Civic planning, capital works, and major development programs play a critical role in shaping local community development. At present, AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure projects expected to influence the immediate area. Notable regional initiatives 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, with key details outlined below.
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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.
1,935 residents of Henley Beach South are employed, from a labour force of 1,955. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,301, 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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Henley Beach South features a highly qualified labor force, strong participation in professional services, a minimal jobless rate of 1.0%, and an annual employment increase of 6.7% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,935, with local unemployment sitting 2.8% beneath the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. Additionally, labor force participation is elevated at 75.4%, well above the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 66.4%. Around 15.7% of working residents reported working from home at the Census, though pandemic-related restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary employment sectors for resident workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The local workforce shows a prominent clustering in professional & technical fields, with representation reaching 1.4 times the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance is comparatively lower, engaging 16.1% of local workers versus 17.7% across Greater Adelaide. Based on Census comparisons between local workers and resident labor, the area functions primarily as a residential catchment with limited internal employment generation. Analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment rose by 6.7% alongside a 6.2% expansion in the total labor pool, leading to a 0.5 percentage point decline in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labor force by 4.0%, while unemployment reduced by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking labor demand can be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. At the national scale, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Henley Beach South's existing workforce profile suggests potential local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $67,387 and a mean of $95,019 in the suburb of Henley Beach South. These figures sit well above regional counterparts, where Greater Adelaide recorded a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $74,240 for median income and $104,682 for average income. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings placed in the upper tiers nationally, spanning the 72nd to the 81st percentiles.
Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 26.8% of local earners (818 individuals), compared with 31.8% across the wider region. High-income earners making over $3,000 per week constitute 36.8% of the workforce, underlining substantial spending capacity. Furthermore, households retain 87.0% of earnings following housing expenses, and the district is situated within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income 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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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Henley Beach South consists of 63.6% standalone houses and 36.4% medium-to-high density formats (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and other structures), compared to Adelaide metro where standalone houses account for 75.2% and other dwellings make up 24.9%. Outright home ownership is notably higher locally at 36.8%, while 36.1% of properties carry a mortgage and 27.1% are occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments stand at $2,167, exceeding the Adelaide metro median of $1,562 as well as the national benchmark of $1,863.
In contrast, weekly rental expenses average $340, tracking slightly higher than the Adelaide metro figure of $320 but sitting below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Henley Beach South counted 1,101 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,201 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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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family arrangements, which make up 70.7% of all households. This group includes couples with children (34.2%), couples without children (27.2%), and single parent households (8.7%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 29.3%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 25.1% and shared group residences at 3.5%. The average household density sits at 2.5 people, aligning directly with the Greater Adelaide figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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 achieve high levels of formal education, with 38.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outperforming both the wider SA benchmark of 25.7% and the SA3 rate of 28.8%. Among degree holders, Bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 25.6%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, encompassing 30.9% of persons aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (19.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 28.2% of the local population actively participating in education.
This cohort comprises 9.9% attending primary schools, 7.4% in secondary institutions, and 6.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Henley Beach South reaches 19 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 920 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 connectivity within Henley Beach South is supported by 19 bus stops linked across 15 transit routes, which deliver a combined total of 924 passenger services each week. Proximity to transit is strong, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their nearest stop. Given the area's residential orientation, private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters, while 7% travel by bus. Household vehicle availability averages 1.4 cars per dwelling. In addition, 15.7% of local workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace conditions.
Across the entire local network, transit services operate at an average rate of 132 departures daily, providing approximately 48 weekly departures at each individual 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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General health indicators in Henley Beach South remain positive across age brackets, characterized by low mortality rates and limited incidence of chronic illness among both younger residents and seniors. Private health insurance uptake is remarkably strong, covering roughly 64% of the population (1,968 people). This level of coverage significantly outpaces both the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 52.7% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Among recorded chronic ailments, arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent, diagnosed in 7.6 and 6.7% of the community respectively, while 72.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the Greater Adelaide average of 67.9%.
Health outcomes for residents under 65 track favorably against broader standards. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the population (555 people) and demonstrate positive health profiles that align with broader national rankings.
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 measures show that 21.9% of Henley Beach South residents were born abroad, while 11.7% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 46.7% of the local community. Meanwhile, Islamic affiliation accounts for 0.9% of residents, compared to 3.0% across the Greater Adelaide area. Looking at parental lineage, the three most frequently reported ancestral backgrounds in Henley Beach South are English (29.2%), Australian (23.8%), and Irish (7.4%). Several other European ancestries show higher concentrations relative to regional benchmarks, including German at 6.0% (compared to 5.1% regionally), Italian at 6.1% (versus 5.2%), and Greek at 3.3% (versus 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Henley Beach South is 43. 24.4% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Henley Beach South aligns closely with metropolitan trends, showing a maximum variance of 6.6 percentage points across major age groupings compared to Greater Adelaide. The estimated median age is 43, mirroring the figure from the 2021 Census, while sitting above the 2021 Census medians of 39 for Greater Adelaide and 38 nationally. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has declined from 31.8% to an estimated 29.6%. Looking toward 2041, demographic growth will be concentrated among seniors aged 65+, with this group forecast to increase by 144 residents (26%) to reach a total of 700.
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 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,799 at the 2021 Census → 3,053 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 (SAL40585). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.