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Kidman Park has an estimated 4,994 residents, up from 3,874 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,120 people, or 28.9%. Growth has averaged 5.4% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 154 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 2,790 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 Kidman Park has an estimated population of approximately 4,994, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic releases and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 1,120 people (28.9%) compared to the 3,874 people recorded in the 2021 Census. These figures stem from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,963, calculated following the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 154 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density ratio of 2,789 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Kidman Park sits within the upper quartile of nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Its 28.9% post-2021 Census growth outpaced both the SA4 region and the state (7.7%), establishing the suburb of Kidman Park as a standout local growth center. Inbound overseas migration served as the foremost growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 50.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate arrivals. Projections for the suburb of Kidman Park utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 territories. Where coverage is absent or extends beyond post-2032, figures incorporate the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections (built on 2021 data) adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking toward future demographic shifts, the suburb of Kidman Park is projected to achieve above median population growth relative to nationwide statistical divisions, adding 855 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 models to register a 16-year total increase of 16.5%.
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249 new dwellings have been approved in Kidman Park over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 69 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 129, 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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Over the past 5 financial years, development approvals in Kidman Park have averaged roughly 49 dwellings per annum, amounting to approximately 249 homes according to AreaSearch's breakdown of ABS building consent statistics across statistical zones. Within FY-25 to date, 129 approvals have been recorded. Across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the area has generated an average of 3.2 new residents annually for each completed dwelling, signaling a marked supply shortfall relative to incoming demand that generally fuels buyer competition and lifts price pressure. New residential construction costs average $447,000, marginally outperforming regional averages to indicate an emphasis on premium builds.
Non-residential activity remains modest, with $1.4 million in commercial development approvals logged across this financial year, underscoring an overwhelmingly residential building pipeline. Per capita building activity in Kidman Park outpaces Greater Adelaide by 70.0%, broadening dwelling selection for incoming buyers and substantially exceeding the national midpoint due to robust building sector enthusiasm. Recent residential approvals comprise 59.0% standalone homes and 41.0% attached dwellings, introducing a diverse array of medium-density formats that span broad pricing tiers—from conventional family housing to cost-effective compact footprints. This pipeline diverges noticeably from the existing built fabric (currently 81.0% houses), adapting to tightening parcel availability as well as evolving lifestyle choices and buyer purchasing capacities. Averaging around 45 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood exhibits quintessential growth corridor patterns. Moving forward, Kidman Park is anticipated to add 824 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present building tempos persist, additions to the housing stock appear well positioned to absorb projected demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population expansion above existing projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kidman Park, worth an estimated $962 million. 4 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Civic upgrades, substantial developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community growth. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 2 local projects poised to influence the immediate surroundings. Notable undertakings comprise the Findon Energy Storage Facility, the Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade, the Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and the Findon High School Upgrade, with priority developments outlined in the details below.
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Estia Health Findon
Estia Health Findon is a $42 million residential aged care development currently under construction in Adelaide's western suburbs. Scheduled for completion in Spring 2026, the purpose-built, two-storey facility will provide 124 beds alongside a dedicated memory support unit. Designed by PACT Architects, the home incorporates a wellness hub, landscaped courtyards, a caf‚, and multi-purpose spaces to foster community connection for residents and their families.
Findon Energy Storage Facility
The Findon Energy Storage Facility is a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed for the western suburbs of Adelaide. The project aims to enhance grid stability by storing renewable energy and providing fast-frequency response services. It is designed to mitigate local network constraints and support the transition to a high-renewable energy grid in South Australia.
Grange Lakes Corridor Shared Use Path (Stages 7, 8 & 9)
A shared-use walking and cycling path through local reserves and along waterways in the City of Charles Sturt, connecting West Lakes to the River Torrens Linear Park near Findon and Grange. The 2.5m wide all-weather path includes new lighting, safety barrier fencing, street crossings, a boardwalk with raingardens, and biodiversity and tree canopy protection measures. Stages 1-6 and 9 are complete. Stage 7 (Marlborough Street to North Street) is under construction, with Stage 8 (North Street to Atkin Street) construction planned for 2026/27.
Grange Road, Holbrooks Road and East Avenue Intersection Upgrade
Major realignment and upgrade of the Grange Road, Holbrooks Road, and East Avenue intersection to remove a notorious dogleg. The project involves widening Grange Road, creating a four-way intersection to improve traffic flow, and installing new traffic signals, dedicated bicycle lanes, and four upgraded pedestrian crossings. This upgrade is a critical part of the T2D Broader Network Upgrades to support traffic flow during North-South Corridor construction.
Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre including additional retail tenancies and improved parking.
Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade
Two-stage flood mitigation and open space project at Gleneagles Reserve in Seaton, delivered by the City of Charles Sturt to address flooding in the Meakin Terrace sub-catchment. Stage 1 created a larger and deeper stormwater detention basin of approximately 7,200 cubic metres, a new pump station on Dumfries Avenue designed to empty the basin within 24 to 48 hours after a storm, rock-filled vertical gabion walls, a large stormwater pit and weir to divert high flows from the Dumfries Avenue main drain, and a realigned car park entrance at Ailsa Avenue.Construction ran from July 2024 to July 2025 with SEM as contractor, followed by hydroseeding of the basin. More than 200 trees were planted for a net gain of 35 trees. The works are modelled to prevent flooding of 23 properties in a 5 per cent rain event and 8 properties in a 100 year event, benefiting Leven Avenue, Tapleys Hill Road, Wilford Avenue and Prior Avenue. Stage 1 was jointly funded by the City of Charles Sturt, the Stormwater Management Authority (Government of South Australia) and the Australian Government Disaster Ready Fund. Stage 2, an approximately $600,000 reserve upgrade shaped by community consultation, commenced October 2025 and was reported complete in March 2026 (pending a drinking fountain). It delivered a single-use automated secure public toilet, two picnic shelters with seating, an electric barbecue, a new shade sail over the play space, turf and landscaping works, accessible pedestrian entries and a new connecting path. Pump station chambers on Dumfries Avenue carry artwork by artist Cat Dean.
Ambience Apartments Findon
Medium-density residential development offering contemporary one, two, and three-bedroom residences featuring four buildings linked by a landscaped promenade and central piazza.
St Clair Oval 2 Community Facility
A new community facility is planned for St Clair Oval 2 within the St Clair Recreation Precinct, funded by a 2022 State Government election pledge of $1.5 million. Following extensive community consultation in 2024 and a precinct-wide planning process in 2025, revised concept plans were approved by City of Charles Sturt Council on 10 November 2025. The facility will serve Woodville High School, Adelaide Vipers Football Club, Woodville District Cricket Club and North West Junior Soccer Association, and will include flexible community space, dining and bar facilities.Construction funding has not yet been secured; a budget proposal is planned for the 2026/27 Annual Business Plan alongside external funding applications. A separate car park extension to the St Clair Recreation Centre is expected to commence April to June 2026.
2,769 residents of Kidman Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,822. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kidman Park has a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, and 10.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,769 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Based on Census responses, a low 10.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Resident employment centers predominantly on health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Nevertheless, health care & social assistance displays a lower local presence, capturing 15.0% of workers in Kidman Park versus 17.7% in Greater Adelaide. Although domestic job opportunities exist, comparisons between Census local resident counts and internal jobs suggest a substantial proportion of workers commute to surrounding districts for work. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 10.6% and labour force increased by 9.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide, where employment rose by 4.2%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kidman Park. 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 Kidman Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Kidman Park is $1,637 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $798 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,860 a year against an average of $65,978. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode-level statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show personal earnings in Kidman Park sitting slightly beneath the national standard, logging a median of $55,860 and an average of $65,978. In comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 with an average of $66,852. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated figures to approximately $61,541 (median) and $72,688 (average) as of March 2026. Across Census 2021 records, Kidman Park household, family, and individual income tiers placed moderately between the 43rd and 49th percentiles.
The primary earning band encompasses 29.2% of residents taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,458 residents), aligning with the wider metropolitan proportion of 31.8%. Residents retain 86.4% of earnings following housing outlays, placing the locality in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Kidman Park had 1,525 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $358 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,869 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. 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 residential landscape in Kidman Park recorded at the most recent Census was dominated by separate houses at 81.3%, with 18.7% encompassing other configurations such as semi-detached homes, units, and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro region. Outright home ownership reached a significant 44.4%, well above the metropolitan baseline, while remaining properties were divided between mortgaged residences (32.2%) and tenancies (23.4%). Local monthly mortgage costs averaged a median of $1,869, exceeding Adelaide metro's $1,562 as well as the Australian standard of $1,863. Conversely, typical weekly rents stood at $358, which surpassed Adelaide metro's $320 yet remained beneath the national benchmark of $375.
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Kidman Park counted 1,525 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,966 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 73.0% of all local residences, consisting of 30.1% couples without children, 29.9% couples with children, and 11.1% single parent families. The remaining 27.0% represents non-family accommodation, primarily made up of lone person households at 24.8% alongside group living arrangements at 2.5%. The typical household size stands at 2.5 people, matching the prevailing Greater Adelaide benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Kidman Park hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 482 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 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 attainment among Kidman Park residents aged 15+ reaches 28.3%, modestly outperforming the SA figure of 25.7% to highlight solid scholastic credentials. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary share at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education forms an equally strong pillar, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided into advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (18.3%). Classroom and academic enrollment is substantial across the community, with 25.0% of the population actively undertaking structured study. This cohort is distributed across primary education at 9.5%, secondary schooling at 6.0%, and higher tertiary coursework at 5.0%.
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Public transport in Kidman Park reaches 16 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 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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Kidman Park contains 16 operational public transport stops catering to bus networks. A network of 18 separate routes services these locations, delivering a combined 1,058 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter convenience is well rated, with typical household distances to the nearest stop averaging 249 meters. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, most workers commute outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of trips and buses serving 7%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles each. Meanwhile, working from home captured a modest 10.8% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport services operate at a combined rate of 151 trips per day across the collective route network, translating to an average of roughly 66 weekly trips at each separate stop.
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67.0% of residents in Kidman Park report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Community wellness metrics present an encouraging profile in Kidman Park, with AreaSearch evaluations of health diagnoses and mortality showing alignment with nationwide standards, characterized by low occurrences of prevalent ailments across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private medical insurance coverage reaches approximately 53% of the resident base (~2,650 people), slightly surpassing the benchmark for a standard SA2 territory. Arthritis and mental health conditions constitute the primary diagnosed medical challenges locally, affecting 9.1 and 7.5% of the community respectively, while 67.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical issues, closely mirroring the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age wellness indicators align with typical benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over account for 23.6% of the population (1,178 people), above Greater Adelaide's 19.1%. Older residents exhibit favorable health results, maintaining national rankings consistent with the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.3% of Kidman Park residents were born overseas and 32.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (19.7%) and English (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kidman Park displays a high degree of cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 29.3% of its resident population born overseas and 32.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 65.3% of the local population in contrast to 42.4% observed throughout Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental place of birth, the primary groups in Kidman Park comprise Italian heritage at 19.7% (notably higher than the regional 5.2%), English at 19.0% (beneath the regional 27.8%), and Australian at 17.3% (below the regional 22.8%).
Pronounced variations appear across other heritage groups as well, with Greek background representing 7.5% locally compared to 2.0% regionally, Polish at 1.3% against 1.0%, and Serbian at 1.2% versus 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kidman Park is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.2% 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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Demographically, Kidman Park skews older than Greater Adelaide. Under August 2026 updates, senior cohorts aged 65+ make up 23.6% of the suburb, versus 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, while young residents aged 0 - 24 represent 25.5% against a metropolitan proportion of 29.0%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age sits at 43, decreasing from 44 at the 2021 Census, while remaining 4 years older than the Greater Adelaide Census median of 39 and above the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 24.7% to an estimated 27.5%.
Senior cohorts aged 65 and above are projected to register the strongest expansion by 2041, increasing by 392 (33%) to reach 1,571.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kidman Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 154 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,874 at the 2021 Census → 4,994 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 (SAL40690). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.