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Higgins has an estimated 3,365 residents, up from 3,321 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 people, or 1.3%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 84% of areas nationally. That puts 2,015 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address information confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Higgins has an estimated residency of 3,365 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 44 people (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,321 people. This shift is calculated from the local populace of 3,363, determined by AreaSearch after analyzing the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 alongside 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population translates to a density of 2,015 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations nationwide analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Higgins's 1.3% growth rate since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 region (4.2%), showing competitive underlying expansion. Population increases in the area were mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 54.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, and for years after 2032, growth rates by age bracket from the ACT Government's SA2 projections, based in 2022, are used. Looking at future demographic trends, projections show a contraction in the overall population, with the suburb of Higgins expected to shrink by 377 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is expected in certain age groups, particularly the cohort aged 85 and over, which is forecast to grow by 58 people. Please refer to the age details section for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Higgins over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 86, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas reveals that Higgins averages approximately 10 dwellings approved for construction each year, summing up to an estimated 53 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 79 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.4 new residents added per year for every home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting healthy demand to support property values, new dwellings are being built at an average estimated cost of $339,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on quality construction.
Furthermore, $1.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded during this financial year, emphasizing the residential nature of the suburb. In comparison to Australian Capital Territory, Higgins has roughly two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per resident, ranking in the 19th percentile of areas evaluated nationally, which translates to fewer options for buyers and strengthens demand for existing properties. This development rate is also lower than the national average, reflecting a mature market and potential developmental barriers. New residential construction is composed of 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% medium and high-density housing. This emphasis on denser housing options offers more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 96.0%, reflecting the declining availability of development sites and meeting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The suburb has approximately 830 people per dwelling approval, showing a well-established property market. With stable or declining population forecasts, Higgins might experience diminished housing demand, creating advantageous conditions for home buyers.
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 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Higgins, worth an estimated $15.7 billion. 8 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a strong influence on regional performance. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact this area. Significant projects include the Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment, The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages, Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), and the Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara, with the detailed list focusing on those of greatest local relevance.
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Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of Kippax Fair shopping centre in West Belconnen, delivering a completely new mixed-use precinct across two stages. The project will triple retail floor space, adding a new full-line Coles and expanded Woolworths alongside the existing Aldi. Plans include approximately 180 new dwellings (including 24 affordable and public housing units) built as shop-top housing, 450 underground car parks, a 6,000sqm park, a community hub, skate park, and indoor and outdoor dining. The ACT Government finalised a direct land sale agreement with owners the Christodoulou family in August 2024, with a $12 million community infrastructure commitment.A development application was expected to be publicly notified by mid-2025.
The Valley Ponds - Stage 3 & Future Stages
Final residential stages of the established Macgregor suburb in Belconnen, delivering over 400 new homes in The Valley Ponds precinct. The estate is adjacent to Ginninderra Creek and the future Ginninderry conservation corridor and pond network, offering a mix of block sizes with connections to open space and green corridors.
Macgregor Primary School Expansion & Modernisation
Major upgrade and expansion of Macgregor Primary School at Hirschfeld Crescent, Macgregor ACT, delivering new learning hubs, additional classrooms, and improved playground facilities. The project is driven by growing enrolments from adjacent new residential developments including The Valley Ponds and the broader Ginninderry estate. The ACT Education Directorate and Infrastructure Canberra are delivering the works, with completion targeted for 2026.
Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara
Ginninderry is a cross-border masterplanned community in West Belconnen delivered by the ACT Government and Riverview Group joint venture. Planned to accommodate 30,000 residents across approximately 11,500 dwellings over a 37-year period, the project spans the ACT and NSW border. The first suburb, Strathnairn, is substantially developed with over 2,700 residents as of early 2025. The second suburb, Macnamara, is actively under development with approximately 300-400 lots released annually. Key recent milestones include the opening of Strathnairn School (programmed for the 2026 school year), multi-unit site releases in Strathnairn Village adjacent to the future retail centre, and ongoing single residential lot releases.The community is forecast to reach approximately 5,000 residents by 2028. The project incorporates a 6 Star Green Star sustainability rating, conservation corridor management along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek, and the SPARK employment program.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+)
Canberra's largest master-planned community spanning the ACT-NSW border in West Belconnen, delivering approximately 11,500 dwellings across four suburbs over 30-40 years on a 1,600-hectare site. Over 37% of land is set aside as a conservation corridor along the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek. Two suburbs are underway: Strathnairn (909 occupied dwellings as of early 2025) and Macnamara (13 occupied, 11 under construction). A primary school opens 2026, and the first local shopping centre is targeted for 2027.Certified as a 6-Star Green Star Community.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
1,691 residents of Higgins are employed, from a labour force of 1,797. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 65.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,584, about 77% 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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Higgins features a highly educated labor force with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.0% over the last year, compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,691 employed residents, though the unemployment rate is 1.8% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, and workforce participation is notably lower at 65.5% compared to the territory's 70.8%. Census data indicates that a low 12.3% of workers worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. The suburb shows a distinct specialization in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is less represented, employing 27.4% of Higgins's workforce compared to 30.4% in Australian Capital Territory. This highly residential area seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by the difference between the Census working population and resident population counts. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data for broader statistical areas, the year leading to March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 1.0% and the labor force grow by 1.1%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment expand by 0.3% and its labor force grow by 1.1%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on future demand in Higgins. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local employment structure to project growth. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ greatly by industry. Applying these industry projections to Higgins's job profile suggests local employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Higgins is $2,248 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,053 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,796 a year against an average of $69,852. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in Higgins are slightly above the national average, with a median of $61,796 and an average of $69,852. This is lower than the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $68,248 (median) and $77,145 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are high in Higgins, placing between the 80th and 82nd percentiles nationally.
Income data shows that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 33.0% of the community (1,110 individuals), which aligns with the regional figure of 34.3% in this bracket. The high proportion of high earners (32.9% earning more than $3,000/week) shows substantial economic resources in Higgins. Housing costs consume 13.4% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 82nd percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income index ranks in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Higgins had 1,236 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 2% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 mix of housing in Higgins at the latest Census consisted of 95.7% detached houses and 4.3% other dwellings like semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative options, compared to Australian Capital Territory's mix of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Higgins was much higher than the territory's average, standing at 31.5%, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (45.5%) or rented (23.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $400, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
On a national level, Higgins's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Higgins counted 1,236 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 75.0% of all households, consisting of 34.0% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. The remaining 25.0% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 21.5% and group households accounting for 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people exceeds the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.2% of adults in Higgins hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 21.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the area presents challenges, as university qualification rates of 34.2% are significantly lower than the SA4 regional average of 46.8%. This highlights a gap as well as an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (21.2%). Participation in education is high, with 29.4% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 9.5% in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 4.9% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Higgins reaches 29 stops on 71 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 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 1.5 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 analysis shows 29 active transit stops in Higgins, consisting of bus services. These stops support 71 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 5,086 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 138 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary method of travel at 89%, while buses carry 6%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.3% of workers work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.
Service frequency averages 726 daily trips across all active routes, which averages to approximately 175 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.2% of residents in Higgins report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Higgins faces notable health issues, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with general medical issues somewhat common, particularly among older residents, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively high at roughly 55% of the population (~1,843 people). This compares to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent illnesses, affecting 9.5 and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 65.2% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory.
Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.7% of the population (629 people), exceeding the ACT level of 14.3%. Health status among older residents presents some challenges, though it ranks more favorably on a national scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Higgins is largely Australian-born, at 76.2% of residents, with 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.1%) and English (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Higgins has higher than average cultural diversity, with 23.8% of the population born outside Australia and 17.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 45.3% of the community. However, the most distinct religious deviation is in Hinduism, which represents 2.4% of the population compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestry, the three largest groups in Higgins are Australian at 26.1% of the population, English at 24.4%, and Other at 10.7%. There are also notable differences in the shares of other ancestral backgrounds: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.4% in Higgins (compared to 0.3% in the wider region), Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Vietnamese at 1.5% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Higgins is 38. 26.0% 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 median age in Higgins is 38 years, which is older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Higgins has a larger proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (8.7%) but a smaller share of people aged 25 - 34 (13.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 7.2% to 8.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 11.1% to 12.5%. On the other hand, the 65 to 74 group fell from 8.3% to 7.2% and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 9.7% to 8.6%.
Demographic modeling points to significant changes in Higgins's age structure by 2041. The group aged 85+ is expected to grow the most at 55%, adding 51 residents to reach 146. Seniors aged 65+ will account for all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends, while the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 groups are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Higgins
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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,321 at the 2021 Census → 3,365 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 (SAL80073). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.