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Johnston has an estimated 2,827 residents, up from 2,386 at the 2021 Census — a change of 441 people, or 18.5%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 1,087 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Johnston has an estimated population of approximately 2,827 residents, according to AreaSearch assessments of ABS regional updates and post-Census address validations. This represents a rise of 441 people (18.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,386 people. This trajectory aligns with AreaSearch's resident estimate of 2,809, established from address verification since the Census alongside the ABS June 2025 ERP release. The suburb of Johnston records a population density of 1,087 persons per square kilometer, sitting on par with typical benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch locations.
Surpassing both the state and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Johnston's 18.5% post-2021 Census expansion positions it among the leading growth locations regionally. Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from overseas migration and natural increase. Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, while periods beyond 2032 and uncovered locations incorporate age cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (anchored to 2022 data). Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate above-median expansion relative to statistical divisions nationwide, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating the suburb of Johnston will gain 581 persons by 2041, culminating in a 19.9% overall expansion across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
21 new dwellings have been approved in Johnston over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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Residential building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical collections indicate that Johnston has averaged approximately 4 approved residential dwellings each year, amounting to an estimated 21 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 24 approvals have been tallied. With an inflow averaging 7.8 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local residential demand substantially outpaces building activity, exerting upward pricing pressure and driving buyer competition while new dwellings reflect an anticipated construction cost averaging $460,000.
Meanwhile, non-residential building approvals stand at $1,000 this financial year, pointing to negligible commercial building volume. Recent residential additions comprise 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses or apartments, reinforcing a low-density suburban fabric that appeals to space-focused purchasers. This pipeline directs greater emphasis toward standalone dwellings than historical Census distributions indicate (58.0% at Census), highlighting enduring demand for detached properties amidst broader urban consolidation pressures. With a ratio of approximately 124 people per dwelling approval, Johnston exhibits distinct growth-corridor dynamics. Demographic modeling indicates Johnston will accommodate an additional 563 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline. Should residential development proceed at existing paces, dwelling completions could lag behind community expansion, heightening competition among prospective purchasers and underpinning continued upward momentum in property 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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Local economic momentum and regional performance are heavily guided by strategic planning initiatives, major infrastructure investments, and civic works. Currently, AreaSearch has identified no major projects anticipated to directly affect the immediate area. Key regional undertakings that may provide broader relevance encompass the Darwin to Palmerston Mass Transit Corridor, Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, and Darwin Corporate Park.
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Marine Industry Park
Marine and offshore industries servicing hub at East Arm, Darwin. Stage 1 planning approval is secured for a purpose-built industrial subdivision near the new Darwin Ship Lift, with expressions of interest open for serviced lots. Existing common-user facilities include an all-tide barge ramp (first point of entry) and a secure hardstand supporting storage and fabrication activities.
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.
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.
1,520 residents of Johnston are employed, from a labour force of 1,554. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 2,089, about 74% 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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Workforce metrics synthesized by AreaSearch across statistical divisions show Johnston maintaining a low unemployment rate of 2.2% alongside substantial representation across key service sectors. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,520, while the local jobless rate sits 1.3% below the 3.5% reported for Greater Darwin, with overall workforce participation closely matching Greater Darwin's 72.9%. Census records show that just 4.0% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Concentration in public administration & safety is particularly pronounced, registering 1.2 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 4.3% of resident workers, trailing Greater Darwin's 5.8%. Comparing local employment counts to the overall resident workforce indicates that this predominantly residential district provides limited internal employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM regional datasets, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw Johnston's labour pool contract by 3.7% and total employment drop by 4.4%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.7 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Darwin achieved employment growth of 0.4% and a labour force expansion of 0.8%, accompanied by a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour demand indicators from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections outline nationwide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sector performance varying markedly. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Johnston's existing workforce profile suggests potential local employment increases of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% across ten years, representing a simple weighted illustration that excludes specific local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Johnston is $2,254 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,179 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,981 a year against an average of $69,969. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 place Johnston's individual earnings slightly above the nationwide norm. Median taxable earnings among local taxpayers stand at $64,981 with an average of $69,969, relative to Greater Darwin figures of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Factoring in a 9.41% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled earnings reach roughly $71,096 (median) and $76,553 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal remuneration levels in Johnston place between the 81st and 90th percentiles nationally.
A significant share of 40.0% (1,130 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the broader metropolitan proportion of 36.7%. Furthermore, 30.6% of income earners receive upwards of $3,000 per week, reflecting considerable affluence capable of supporting higher-tier commerce and services. Shelter expenses absorb 18.7% of earnings, yet strong remuneration sustains disposable income at the 76th percentile, with the locality positioned in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Johnston had 780 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 24% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 3% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Johnston's housing stock consisted of 58.1% separate houses and 41.9% attached or multi-unit dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Darwin metro's breakdown of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 3.0%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.5% and rental accommodation made up 63.5%. The typical monthly mortgage commitment was $2,400, well above Darwin metro's $2,100, while median weekly rent was $370 compared to $385 across Darwin metro. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, Johnston's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental payments remain below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Johnston counted 780 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 924 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations represent 78.1% of all local households, consisting of 39.9% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 15.6% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 21.9%, comprising lone person households at 17.3% and group households at 5.0%. The suburb maintains an average household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.6 person average recorded for Greater Darwin.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.1% of adults in Johnston hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 748 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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Tertiary educational attainment among Johnston residents aged 15+ trails regional averages, with 24.1% holding higher education degrees compared to 31.3% across the SA4 region. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees represent 16.2%, postgraduate qualifications make up 5.6%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 30.2% holding certificates. A substantial 36.6% of residents are actively participating in formal study. This student population includes 14.3% attending primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 5.5% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Johnston reaches 7 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks in Johnston feature 7 operational bus stops serviced by 26 individual routes, delivering 1,691 scheduled weekly passenger departures. Network accessibility is favorable, with local properties averaging 233 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the area's predominantly commuter profile, outward travel is primary, and private vehicles remain the dominant choice at 93%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 per household. A modest 4.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19. Transit route frequency averages 241 scheduled trips daily across the network, translating to approximately 241 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.0% of residents in Johnston report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics point to notable health considerations in Johnston, where common ailments are moderately prevalent overall and significantly more pronounced in older age groups. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively strong, covering approximately 54% of residents (~1,539 people), compared to 57.8% across Greater Darwin. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, diagnosed in 7.8 and 6.5% of the local population respectively, while 79.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, slightly higher than the 77.1% recorded across Greater Darwin.
Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health profiles with minimal long-term illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 4.2% of the population (118 people), sitting below the 10.7% regional share in Greater Darwin. While health metrics for older residents present distinct challenges, their overall health status ranks lower nationally than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Johnston residents were born overseas and 25.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.8%) and English (19.8%). 8.8% 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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Johnston displays higher multicultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 25.9% of residents born abroad and 25.7% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 40.1% of the community. Hinduism exhibits the most visible relative concentration, encompassing 4.1% of the local population in comparison to 4.2% throughout Greater Darwin. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Johnston are Australian (24.8%), English (19.8%), and Other (14.2%). Other specific cultural backgrounds show notable differences in representation, including Filipino residents at 4.8% (against 3.8% across the region), Australian Aboriginal people at 8.8% (against 7.0%), and Hungarian heritage at 0.4% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Johnston is 29, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 34.9% 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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Johnston maintains a youthful demographic profile. According to estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 41.4% of the community, compared to 32.1% across Greater Darwin, while middle-aged and transitioning retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 15.5% against a regional benchmark of 22.3%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 29, rising from 28 at the 2021 Census, which sat 5 years below the Greater Darwin median of 34 and well under the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 bracket has expanded from 13.6% to an estimated 15.5%.
Projections to 2041 suggest middle-aged and younger retiree groups will drive the largest absolute increase, expanding by 200 residents (46%) to reach 638, while retiree and senior cohorts (65+) will record the fastest proportional surge, growing 92% to 228 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Johnston
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,386 at the 2021 Census → 2,827 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 (SAL70139). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.