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Howard Springs has an estimated 4,260 residents, up from 3,153 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,107 people, or 35.1%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. Density is about 55 people per 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 Howard Springs has an estimated population of approximately 4,260, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations. This indicates an expansion of 1,107 people (35.1%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 3,153 people. This updated figure of 4,260 residents is derived from AreaSearch's synthesis of the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 10 validated new addresses logged after the Census. With a population density of 55 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space.
Outpacing both the state and the national benchmark of 9.5%, the suburb of Howard Springs recorded a 35.1% increase post-2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 59.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for broader forecasting beyond 2032, AreaSearch integrates cohort-based growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data). Demographic outlooks position the suburb of Howard Springs within the highest quartile of analysed locations, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting a gain of 991 persons by 2041, representing a 23.3% cumulative rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Howard Springs over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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ABS building approvals collated by AreaSearch indicate that Howard Springs averages roughly 5 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 26 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 20 recorded to date in FY-25. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the ratio stood at an average of 12.1 new residents per home completed, demonstrating that demand substantially exceeds building activity, which generally escalates market competition and exerts upward price momentum while newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $473,000. Commercial approvals in the current financial year stand at $35,000, underscoring subdued commercial building activity.
Per-capita residential approvals in Howard Springs sit at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Darwin rate and place in the 56th percentile nationally, despite a recent uptick in building activity. Lagging the national benchmark as well, these metrics highlight the established profile of the community along with potential planning constraints. Detached houses constitute the entirety of new building work, sustaining a spacious environment oriented toward standalone residences that appeal to lifestyle buyers. With approximately 247 people per dwelling approval, the local development pipeline remains emerging. Long-term outlooks indicate Howard Springs will expand by 991 residents through to 2041 according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If development maintains its present cadence, residential delivery may fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying purchasing pressure and underpinning real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning exert a defining influence on local performance. AreaSearch has registered 1 specific initiative anticipated to affect the locality. Prominent projects in the surrounding area encompass the Darwin to Palmerston Mass Transit Corridor, Hudson Creek Power Station, Darwin Corporate Park, and Darwin Renewable Energy Hub.
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Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink)
SunCable's AAPowerLink is a large renewable generation, battery storage and HVDC transmission project in the Northern Territory. The project has major environmental approvals from the Northern Territory and Australian governments, conditional Singapore approval to import 1.75 GW from 2035, Indonesian subsea permits, a Singapore-Australia cross-border electricity trade framework and a 70-year Indigenous Land Use Agreement for Powell Creek. It is being staged to supply industrial customers in the Barkly region from the late 2020s, Darwin from the early 2030s, and Southeast Asia from the mid-2030s, with final investment decision targeted for 2027.
Desert Springs Octopus Renewable Energy Program
Majority Indigenous-owned developer pursuing a near-term pipeline of grid-connected solar and battery projects along the Darwin-Katherine Electricity System, with potential to expand into wind and green hydrogen. Partnership includes Octopus Australia with Larrakia Nation and Jawoyn Association to deliver utility-scale renewable energy and community benefit sharing.
Darwin Renewable Energy Hub
Northern Territory Government proposal to co-locate up to six utility-scale solar farms (total 180-210 MW) with a battery energy storage system on 940 ha of Crown Land west of Finn Road, feeding the Darwin-Katherine grid. Site identified for industry in regional land use plans; consultation held to February 28, 2025 and environmental assessment processes are underway.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network
Telstra InfraCo's national intercity fibre network project delivering nearly 14,000km of ultra-high capacity, low-latency fibre connecting all mainland capital cities. The $1.6 billion investment includes dual fibre paths (express and foundation routes) supporting speeds up to 80 Tbps. First route Sydney-Canberra went live June 2025, with completion of all routes by end of FY27. Supports AI, data centers, hyperscalers and next-generation digital infrastructure across Australia.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
Darwin to Palmerston Mass Transit Corridor
A long-term strategic concept to reserve a rapid transit corridor between Darwin CBD and Palmerston, broadly along the Stuart Highway. The Darwin Regional Transport Plan 2018 identifies the potential for future bus rapid transit or light rail along established public transport routes as the region grows toward a longer term population of 250,000. There is no funded project, no business case, and no formal Stage 1 scope. The concept has been raised periodically in public debate (2014, 2017, 2020) but has not progressed beyond corridor preservation consideration.Current NT Government public transport activity is focused on bus network reform rather than rail. The notional valuation here is indicative only and based on comparable Australian light rail builds.
2,259 residents of Howard Springs are employed, from a labour force of 2,311. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Featuring strong representation across essential services, Howard Springs maintains a qualified workforce characterized by a 2.3% unemployment rate and annual job growth estimated at 2.3%, per AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,259, with the jobless rate tracking 1.2% lower than the 3.5% reported across Greater Darwin, though participation sits noticeably lower at 65.7% versus 72.9% across Greater Darwin. Census records show just 7.4% working remotely, though pandemic-era restrictions during Covid-19 should be factored in. The resident workforce is heavily concentrated within construction, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
Construction shows distinct local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits modest engagement at 7.6%, compared with 14.2% across the wider region. Although local employment exists, comparing Census place-of-work counts with resident totals suggests substantial outward commuting. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records across the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 2.3% against a 2.4% expansion in the labour pool, nudging unemployment upward by 0.1 percentage points. Across Greater Darwin over the same timeframe, employment rose 0.4%, the labour force grew 0.8%, and unemployment climbed 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce requirements in Howard Springs across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the employment base of Howard Springs implies local employment gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments.
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Median household income in Howard Springs is $2,560 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,118 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,047 a year against an average of $71,302. 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 published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates taxpayers in the suburb of Howard Springs record a median income of $65,047 alongside an average of $71,302. These figures exceed nationwide benchmarks, comparing against Greater Darwin's median of $66,956 and average of $77,199. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 9.41% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $71,168 (median) and $78,012 (average) as of March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings rank within the 86th to 91st percentiles nationwide according to Census figures. The weekly wage breakdown places 31.1% of individuals (1,324 individuals) in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, closely mirroring the regional share of 36.7%.
Furthermore, 41.5% earn over $3,000 each week, underpinning local economic vitality. Residents preserve 86.9% of their earnings once housing expenses are met, reflecting substantial disposable income and placing the suburb in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Howard Springs had 1,016 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,388 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses account for 95.2% of dwellings in Howard Springs, with semi-detached, apartments, and other configurations making up 4.9%, contrasting with Darwin metro where houses comprise 63.5% and alternative dwellings represent 36.5%. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 34.6%, while mortgaged properties represent 49.2% and rented residences comprise 16.2%. Typical mortgage obligations reach a median of $2,388 monthly, exceeding the Darwin metro figure of $2,100, while median weekly rent is $400, compared to $385 across Darwin metro. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments sit considerably above the Australian baseline of $1,863, and rents outpace the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Howard Springs counted 1,016 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,373 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 80.6%, divided among couples with children (38.9%), couples without children (32.4%), and single parent families (8.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.4%, comprising lone person households (15.9%) and group households (3.5%). The typical household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Darwin median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Howard Springs hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,329 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 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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Higher education qualifications present a distinct gap, with university attainment standing at 18.0%, markedly behind the SA4 regional benchmark of 31.3%. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees account for 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, held by 48.4% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (36.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial, encompassing 29.1% of the local population. Secondary schooling accounts for 10.6% of residents, primary education represents 8.8%, and 3.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Howard Springs reaches 20 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,020 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Howard Springs includes 20 operational bus stops. Across these facilities, 59 transit routes provide a combined total of 4,679 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains constrained, with the average distance to a stop measuring 1017 meters. Reflecting its residential character, outward travel relies heavily on private vehicles, with cars accounting for 95% of commuting. Vehicle availability averages 2.2 per household, higher than the regional norm. Remote work was recorded at 7.4% during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances. Across the entire network, schedules deliver an average of 668 daily trips, representing roughly 233 departures weekly per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.7% of residents in Howard Springs report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch indicators for chronic illness and mortality highlight positive health metrics across Howard Springs, with minimal incidence of common medical conditions spanning younger and older demographics. Private health insurance participation is substantial, covering approximately 55% of residents (~2,341 people), compared with 57.8% recorded across Greater Darwin. Arthritis and asthma form the most widespread chronic conditions locally, recorded among 8.1 and 6.6% of the population, respectively, while 72.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments, relative to 77.1% throughout Greater Darwin. Working-age cohorts show minimal chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 14.9% of the community (634 people), surpassing the 10.7% proportion in Greater Darwin, with older residents maintaining above-average health results consistent with nationwide trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Howard Springs is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.9%) and English (29.3%). 5.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Howard Springs fall below wider averages, with Australian citizens comprising 88.7% of residents, 84.6% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking solely English in home environments. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 43.3% of the community. Judaism registers an identifiable overrepresentation, comprising 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% benchmark across Greater Darwin. Examining parental birthplaces, Australian heritage leads local ancestry at 32.9%, noticeably higher than the regional level of 22.6%, followed by English ancestry at 29.3% against 21.7% regionally, and Irish background at 7.4%.
Distinct variations also appear across other origins, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 5.5% (compared to 7.0% regionally), Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (against 0.4%), and New Zealand ancestry at 0.8% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Howard Springs is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.4% 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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Demographic composition in Howard Springs leans toward mature age groups. Based on figures updated to August 2026, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) make up 27.9% of the population, versus 22.3% across Greater Darwin, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 23.6%, compared with 34.9% across the region. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 42, easing from 43 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 8 years older than the Greater Darwin median of 34 recorded at that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred in the youth cohort (0 - 24), expanding from 28.6% to an estimated 33.4%.
Projections to 2041 indicate mature adults and early retirees will lead numerical additions, increasing by 357 residents (30%) to reach 1,546, while senior and retiree groups (65+) are forecast to register the fastest relative growth, rising 48% to 940 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Howard Springs
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,153 at the 2021 Census → 4,260 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 (SAL70129). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.