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Kaleen has an estimated 7,778 residents, up from 7,672 at the 2021 Census — a change of 106 people, or 1.4%. That puts 1,290 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Kaleen's population is estimated at around 7,778 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 106 people (1.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,672 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,776, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,289 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Kaleen's 1.4% growth since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Moving forward with demographic trends, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 520 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 196 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
107 new dwellings have been approved in Kaleen over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Kaleen has seen around 21 new homes approved annually, with an estimated 107 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 18 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, with recent figures showing this has accelerated to 3.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply.
Development projects average $391,000 in construction value, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Also, $4.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus. Relative to Australian Capital Territory, Kaleen records markedly lower building activity (51.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 79.0% detached dwellings and 21.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 515 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Kaleen should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kaleen, worth an estimated $638 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.7 billion. 18 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Kaleen Community Hub & Mixed-Use Precinct, Kaleen Local Centre Enhancements, Kenny New Suburb Development, and Kaleen Aged Care Precinct - Bullecourt Village Expansion and Mona Tait Gardens Upgrades, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Mona Tait Gardens & Bullecourt Retirement Village Expansion
Expansion of the Bullecourt Retirement Village within the Mona Tait Gardens seniors living precinct. Stage 1 comprising 20 independent living units has been completed. The revised Stage 2 development is now under construction and will deliver 83 additional retirement homes (72 apartments and 11 townhouses), a community hub, landscaped open space and associated infrastructure following a redesign that reduced building heights along Warrego Circuit after community consultation.
Kaleen Primary School Facility Upgrades
Ongoing upgrades at Kaleen Primary School delivered by the ACT Education Directorate. Works completed during the 2024-25 summer break include new Year 5 carpet, gym soundproofing, a new hall sound system, junior toilet painting, improved signage and parking. The school has also identified delivery of an inclusive playground as a future priority.
Kaleen Environmental Restoration Project
Restoration of natural habitats and delivery of water sensitive urban design works in Kaleen to improve creek health, reduce stormwater pollutants entering Lake Ginninderra, and enhance local biodiversity and amenity.
Kaleen Aged Care Precinct - Bullecourt Village Expansion and Mona Tait Gardens Upgrades
RSL LifeCare is progressing Stage 2 of its Kaleen aged care precinct, comprising 83 independent living units, including 11 townhouses and 72 apartments, a new community centre, landscaped open space and associated upgrades to the adjoining Mona Tait Gardens residential aged care home. The revised approximately $35 million proposal was redesigned following community consultation, reducing the scale along Warrego Circuit while retaining higher buildings toward the centre of the site. The development application remains under assessment.
Kenny New Suburb Development
A 155 hectare masterplanned suburb being delivered by the ACT Government and Suburban Land Agency between Watson and Harrison. The community is planned to provide around 1,800 to 2,500 homes for more than 4,000 residents, with diverse housing, a local centre, community facilities, extensive open space, and strong connections to the Nadjung Mada Nature Reserve. During 2025 the project progressed into subdivision design following completion of the Place Vision and Connecting with Country planning work.
Kaleen Local Centre Enhancements
Possible future upgrade and modest expansion of Kaleen Plaza (5 Georgina Crescent), a group centre anchored by Coles and approximately 10 specialty retailers in the Belconnen area of Canberra. No Development Application has been lodged for the plaza itself as of May 2026. The nearby Gwydir Square (South Kaleen) public realm upgrades were completed in December 2022. A separate mixed-use DA (ref 202443501) for 16 Georgina Crescent - the former Eastlake Football Club site across the road - proposes 96 dwellings plus an indoor recreation facility at an estimated cost of $33 million and remains under assessment by ACT Planning and Land Authority.This record tracks possible future plaza enhancements subject to private lessee or ACT Government initiation.
Kaleen Mixed-Use Redevelopment - 16 Georgina Crescent
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the former Kaleen Indoor Sports Centre site at 16 Georgina Crescent by developer Bloc. Plans include demolition of existing buildings and construction of six new structures comprising two four-storey apartment buildings with 79 apartments, three two-storey townhouse buildings with 17 dwellings, and a two-storey indoor recreation facility with squash courts and pickleball courts. The site includes two basement levels with 152 resident and 18 recreation facility car parking spaces. Development application DA202443501 was lodged in January 2025 and amended in February 2025; the Territory Planning Authority issued pre-determination advice in August 2025.As of early 2026, the Planning Minister flagged the proposed indoor recreation facility does not meet Territory Plan requirements, and the application remains under assessment.
Kaleen Digital Infrastructure Upgrade
Program delivering full-fibre (FTTP) upgrade eligibility for Kaleen under NBN Co's national fibre program, plus ongoing 5G mobile network enhancements by major carriers. Kaleen is listed by NBN Co for full-fibre eligibility by 2025, with progressive construction and service activation occurring as orders are placed with retail providers.
3,905 residents of Kaleen are employed, from a labour force of 4,117. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 63.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,226, about 80% 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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Kaleen has a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,905 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% above Australian Capital Territory's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (63.6% compared to Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training.
The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, public administration & safety shows lower representation at 26.2% versus the regional average of 30.4%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 0.1% and labour force increased by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.3% and labour force growth of 1.1%, with a 0.7 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kaleen. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kaleen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kaleen is $2,336 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,050 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,726 a year against an average of $70,920. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Kaleen had a median income among taxpayers of $58,726 with the average level standing at $70,920. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,857 (median) and $78,324 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Kaleen, between the 82nd and 85th percentiles nationally.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.4% of the community (2,520 individuals), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 34.3%. Economic strength emerges through 37.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kaleen had 2,677 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Kaleen, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.2% houses and 8.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kaleen was well beyond that of Australian Capital Territory, at 40.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (25.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450.
Nationally, Kaleen's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kaleen counted 2,677 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 19% 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 dominate at 76.0% of all households, comprising 35.7% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 5.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.6% of adults in Kaleen hold a university qualification, including 24.5% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 16.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,662 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,084 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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Educational attainment in Kaleen significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 24.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 26.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (16.0%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kaleen reaches 41 stops on 118 routes, timetabled for about 6,700 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 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 41 active transport stops operating within Kaleen comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 118 individual routes, collectively providing 6,665 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 226 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 8% by bus and 4% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 12.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 952 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 162 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.2% of residents in Kaleen report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.2% 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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Kaleen demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population across older, at risk cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~4,294 people). This compares to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.5 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 68.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,757 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. , though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.1% of Kaleen residents were born overseas and 26.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.7%) and English (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kaleen was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 30.1% of its population born overseas and 26.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Kaleen was found to be Christianity, which makes up 45.0% of people in Kaleen. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kaleen are Australian, comprising 22.7% of the population, English, comprising 22.5% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.9% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Kaleen (vs 0.9% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%) and Serbian at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kaleen is 39. 24.3% 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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With a median age of 39, Kaleen is materially older than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 as well as comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 11.3% compared to Australian Capital Territory, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.0%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 8.5% of the population, while the 85+ cohort increased from 1.7% to 2.8%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.3% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 13.3% to 12.0%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Kaleen's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 80% (174 people), reaching 392 from 217. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 100% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kaleen
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 12 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,672 at the 2021 Census → 7,778 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 (SAL80081). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.