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Humpty Doo has an estimated 4,915 residents, up from 4,313 at the 2021 Census — a change of 602 people, or 14.0%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 63.0% of that increase. Density is about 69 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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Humpty Doo is estimated to be approximately 4,915 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 602 people (14.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,313 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 4,915, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and a further 26 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population size results in a density ratio of 68 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per individual and potential scope for subsequent growth. The 14.0% growth rate in the suburb of Humpty Doo since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the state, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was chiefly fueled by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 63.0% of the total population increase in recent times, though all other contributors, including overseas migration and interstate migration, remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, and to project growth across all locations after 2032, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort for each area from the latest Greater Capital Region projections (published by the ABS in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at future demographic trends, projections show an above-median population growth among Australian statistical areas, with the suburb of Humpty Doo expected to grow by 658 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, which represents an overall gain of 13.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
174 new dwellings have been approved in Humpty Doo over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 7.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from statistical area data, shows that Humpty Doo has averaged approximately 34 dwellings receiving development approval each year, culminating in an estimated 174 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 19 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.2 new residents added for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), suggesting solid demand that should underpin property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $380,000—slightly higher than the regional average—indicating a focus on quality builds.
Furthermore, $4.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the area's predominantly residential character. In comparison to Greater Darwin, Humpty Doo registers 113.0% more development activity per capita, providing greater options for buyers, even though building activity has decelerated in recent times. Meanwhile, new construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density profile with a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. The estimate of 388 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low-intensity development climate. Demographic forecasts point to Humpty Doo gaining 658 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). At current construction rates, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially underpinning growth beyond current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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Local infrastructure updates, major projects, and planning changes have a powerful impact on area performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Darwin Renewable Energy Hub, Darwin Corporate Park, Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage, and the Desert Springs Octopus Renewable Energy Program, with the details of those most relevant outlined below.
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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.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025.The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
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.
2,864 residents of Humpty Doo are employed, from a labour force of 2,954. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 73.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,829, about 78% 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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Humpty Doo features a balanced workforce distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence of essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year, based on AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,864 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than the rate in Greater Darwin of 3.5%, and labor force participation is largely in line with Greater Darwin's 72.7%. Census records show that a low 6.4% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment industries for local residents are construction, public administration & safety, and education & training. The area displays a clear employment specialization in construction, with an employment share that is 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a low presence at 8.2% of employment compared to 14.2% regionally. The largely residential locality seems to present limited local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader statistical areas, during the year leading to March 2026, employment levels rose by 0.6% and the labor force expanded by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 0.4% and labor force growth of 0.8%, alongside a 0.3 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on prospective future demand in Humpty Doo. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth dynamics. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to Humpty Doo's employment profile suggests local employment should rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Humpty Doo is $2,401 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,080 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,087 a year against an average of $71,346. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in Humpty Doo is $62,087, with an average of $71,346. This sits above the national average, and compares to a median of $66,956 and an average of $77,199 in Greater Darwin. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at approximately $67,929 (median) and $78,060 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and personal incomes all place highly in Humpty Doo, ranking between the 85th and 87th percentiles nationally.
Distribution figures show that 33.2% of the population (1,631 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to regional patterns where 36.7% fall into this bracket. A notable 38.7% earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to pockets of wealth that drive active local economic demand. High housing costs absorb 15.4% of income, yet strong earnings still position disposable income at the 87th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Humpty Doo had 1,357 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,206 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. 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 dwelling structures in Humpty Doo, measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 96.2% houses and 3.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' structures), compared to 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings in the Darwin metro area. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Humpty Doo was far higher than that of Darwin metro, sitting at 23.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (59.6%) or rented (16.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was above the Darwin metro average at $2,206, while the median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to Darwin metro's $2,100 and $385.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Humpty Doo are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Humpty Doo counted 1,357 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,546 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 18% 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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Family households make up the large majority at 79.3% of all households, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 10.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.7%, with single-person households at 17.7% and group households representing 3.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Humpty Doo hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 40.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,565 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 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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The locality displays educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.6%) falling significantly below the SA4 region average of 31.3%. This presents both an obstacle and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 50.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (40.0%). Enrollment rates are remarkably high, with 32.0% of residents currently participating in formal education. This includes 13.1% in primary school, 9.8% in high school, and 3.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Humpty Doo reaches 14 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,810 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 analysis indicates 14 active transit stops operate within Humpty Doo, consisting of a mix of bus options. These stops are served by 39 different routes, which combined offer 2,517 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is classified as limited, with residents on average living 1811 meters from the nearest stop. As a majorly residential locality, most residents travel outwards for work, and driving remains the primary mode of travel at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per household, exceeding the regional average. A relatively low 6.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).
Service frequency averages 359 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 179 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Humpty Doo report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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An evaluation of health indicators shows strong performance across Humpty Doo, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition rates, with a very low presence of common health issues across all age cohorts. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is very high, covering approximately 55% of the total population (~2,702 people). This compares to 57.8% across Greater Darwin. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 75.1% reported having no medical conditions at all, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin.
Working-age residents show notable health levels with a low occurrence of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.8% of the population (727 people), which is higher than the 11.0% seen in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among older residents are especially positive, with national rankings that exceed those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Humpty Doo is largely Australian-born, at 85.5% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.9%) and English (27.6%). 5.0% 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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Humpty Doo shows lower than average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.4% of the population, 85.5% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 40.5% of people in Humpty Doo. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which represents 1.8% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common backgrounds in Humpty Doo are Australian at 31.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 22.6%, English at 27.6%, which is also much higher than the regional average of 21.7%, and Irish at 8.1%.
Furthermore, there are notable differences in the shares of other ethnic backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 5.0% of Humpty Doo (versus 7.0% regionally), Maori at 0.7% (versus 0.6%), and German at 3.9% (versus 3.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Humpty Doo is 39. 23.9% 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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At 39 years, the median age in the suburb of Humpty Doo is notably higher than the Greater Darwin average of 34, and is very close to the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, the suburb of Humpty Doo has a higher proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (15.8%) but fewer individuals aged 25 - 34 (11.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has expanded from 9.0% to 10.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group rose from 14.4% to 15.8%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 16.0% to 13.3%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 14.6% to 12.5%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in the suburb of Humpty Doo will change significantly by 2041. The 65 to 74 cohort is expected to grow the most at 31%, adding 159 residents to total 680. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Humpty Doo
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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,313 at the 2021 Census → 4,915 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 (SAL70132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.