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Kingston (Tas.) has an estimated 13,280 residents, up from 12,288 at the 2021 Census — a change of 992 people, or 8.1%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 410 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 357 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 statistical assessments of ABS updates and recent home addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Kingston (Tas.) has an estimated population of approximately 13,280 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 992 individuals (8.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 12,288 people. This adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 13,172, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS, along with an additional 410 validated new addresses after the Census date. With these numbers, the area has a density ratio of 356 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space per resident and opportunity for expansion.
The 8.1% growth rate in the suburb of Kingston (Tas.) since the 2021 census was higher than the SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart, positioning it as a frontrunner for growth in the territory. This population expansion was mostly driven by arrivals from abroad, which represented about 67.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, and to calculate age group trends beyond 2032, regional projections from the Tasmanian State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year are applied, adjusting the figures by aggregating growth from LGA to SA2 levels using a weighted system. Based on these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Kingston (Tas.) is expected to experience population growth above the median for Australian statistical areas, with a projected expansion of 2,567 persons by 2041 using combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 18.5% over the 16 years.
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396 new dwellings have been approved in Kingston (Tas.) over the past five years, an average of 79 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, 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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AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from regional statistical data, shows that Kingston averages approximately 79 approved dwellings annually, with 396 residential approvals recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 70 registered during FY-26. The ratio of 2.7 new residents added for every finished home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 points to healthy demand that underpins property values, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $432,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end sector with upscale projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals total $8.7 million this financial year, pointing to the residential nature of the locality. Kingston shows a building rate per person that is 52.0% higher than Greater Hobart, providing purchasers with more options, even though building pace has slowed down in recent months. The breakdown of new residential construction is split evenly, with 50.0% comprised of standalone houses and 50.0% consisting of medium and high-density formats. This orientation toward denser housing formats provides cheaper options for entering the market, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock, which is 89.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and meeting changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. The presence of 559 people per approved dwelling in the locality highlights a quiet building market with low overall activity. Long-term estimates suggest that Kingston will welcome an additional 2,459 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping a moderate pace with this anticipated population growth, though home buyers might experience rising competition as the number of residents increases.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingston (Tas.), worth an estimated $535 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.71 billion. 18 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Important undertakings include Kings Quarter, the JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, the Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre, and the Kings Quarter (Kingston Park Masterplan), with the following details highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Kings Quarter
Kings Quarter is a major mixed-use urban renewal project at Kingston Park on the former Kingston High School site, delivered by Traders in Purple with Kingborough Council's public open space program. Stage 1 Birch Row homes have sold and construction is complete, Hutchinson Builders completed a later 62-house and townhouse stage with the residents' clubhouse in 2024, and future precinct phases are planned to add retail, entertainment, commercial, health and community facilities.
Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre
A 115 million dollar high-performance training and administration facility for the Tasmania Devils AFL and AFLW teams at the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The state-of-the-art hub features a full gymnasium, recovery pools, infrared saunas, and an indoor training field. It includes a 80-seat lecture theatre, medical suites, and administrative space for 80 staff, alongside community-accessible spaces including a cafe and club merchandise store.
Tasmania JackJumpers and Jewels High Performance Training Centre
Purpose-built high performance training centre for the Tasmania JackJumpers NBL team and Tasmania Jewels WNBL team within the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The facility includes two basketball courts including a show court, gymnasium, medical and rehabilitation areas, recovery facilities, administration offices, meeting rooms, merchandise shop and community basketball access. Construction commenced in June 2025 with works reported on schedule.
Kingston Bypass Duplication and Algona Road Roundabout Upgrade
Major road upgrade delivering a grade-separated interchange to replace the Algona Road roundabout, duplication of the Kingston Bypass to two lanes in each direction, a new shared use path, a funded pedestrian overpass linking Huntingfield Park and Ride to Hollyhock Drive, and safety improvements at the Maddocks Road intersection. The project is progressing through environmental approvals, with major construction expected to commence in early 2027.
Spring Farm Village
A $50 million next-generation retail precinct in Kingston, Tasmania, developed by Tipalea Partners. It features the largest Coles supermarket in Kingston at 4,200 sqm with drive-through click and collect, Chemist Warehouse's first regional superstore, a medical centre, outdoor dining, and over 15 specialty retailers. The centre includes sustainable features such as a full solar array, electric vehicle charging stations, free Wi-Fi, and cloud-based CCTV. Construction began in early 2025 and is expected to be completed by mid-2026, creating over 1,100 jobs during construction and operation.
Kings Quarter (Kingston Park Masterplan)
Kings Quarter is a multi-stage masterplanned community by Traders In Purple on the former Kingston High School site. Stages 1 and 2, including 142 homes and the residents Clubhouse, have been completed. The approved next residential stage comprises a six-storey park-front apartment building with around 50 apartments. Future stages will deliver additional housing together with retail, commercial, health and community facilities across the wider precinct.
Kingston Park Playground and Community Hub
The Kingston Park Playground and Community Hub is a modern nature-based facility providing play spaces for all ages and abilities, inspired by local Tasmanian fauna and habitats. It includes nine distinct play areas, BBQ shelters, a pump track, outdoor gym zones, walking paths connected to Whitewater Creek Track, and amenities such as toilets, drinking fountains, and picnic tables. The hub offers community spaces like an auditorium, cafe, and meeting rooms.
Kingston CBD Revitalisation
Revitalisation of Kingston's main street along Channel Highway to create a greener, safer and more walkable town centre with upgraded footpaths, crossings, lighting, landscaping, street furniture and art, plus a relocated bus interchange. Road re-opened to two-way traffic in July 2023 with landscaping and activation delivered through late 2023.
6,817 residents of Kingston (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 7,039. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,620, about 88% 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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Kingston features a highly educated labor force with a strong presence of essential services workers, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and stable employment patterns over the past year, according to aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there are 6,817 working residents, and the local unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than the 4.4% recorded in Greater Hobart, while the participation rate is very close to the Greater Hobart level of 63.8%. According to Census data, a modest 9.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The locality exhibits a specific concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing a share of the workforce that is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is less prominent, employing only 4.1% of the Kingston workforce compared to 5.2% in Greater Hobart. This largely residential locality appears to provide sparse local job options, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against the employed population at the Census. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the labor force expanded by 0.2% in the year to March 2026, while employment fell by 0.0%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Hobart saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.2%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase. National employment estimates from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Kingston. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these national sector forecasts to the local industry mix suggests Kingston's employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Kingston (Tas.) is $1,517 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $751 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,455 a year against an average of $60,607. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Kingston has a median taxpayer income of $49,455 and an average income of $60,607. These figures are below national averages, in contrast to the Greater Hobart median of $54,577 and average of $65,190. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 point to a median of approximately $54,870 and an average of $67,243. Census records show that family, household, and personal earnings in Kingston are all positioned modestly, sitting between the 36th and 38th percentiles.
Income distribution figures indicate that 33.5% of the population (4,448 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend of 32.2% in this bracket. Housing costs place heavy pressure on budgets, leaving only 83.6% of income remaining, which ranks in the 37th percentile, and the local SEIFA income metric falls in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingston (Tas.) had 4,757 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 25.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. 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 housing profile in Kingston at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other property types like townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other property types across the Hobart metro area. Home ownership rates in Kingston matched the Hobart metro level at 34.1%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (36.1%) or occupied by tenants (29.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Hobart metro average at $1,625, and the median weekly rent stood at $380, compared to regional figures of $1,517 and $350.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Kingston are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingston (Tas.) counted 4,757 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,141 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.7%, which includes 28.5% couples raising children, 27.0% couples without children, and 12.3% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.3%, with single-person households at 27.3% and share houses making up 3.9% of all households. The median household size of 2.5 individuals is slightly higher than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.6% of adults in Kingston (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 11.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,941 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,037 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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Academic achievement in Kingston is high compared to regional averages, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 29.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (19.7%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 29.5% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
This population includes 9.4% in primary schools, 7.2% in high schools, and 6.0% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kingston (Tas.) reaches 55 stops on 113 routes, timetabled for about 7,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 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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An evaluation of transit options shows 55 active transport stops in Kingston, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 113 distinct routes, providing a total of 7,761 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 346 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the main transport mode at 86%, followed by buses at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per household. A small proportion of residents, 9.7%, work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules show an average of 1,108 daily journeys across all routes, which translates to roughly 141 weekly trips at each transit stop.
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67.3% of residents in Kingston (Tas.) report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Kingston exhibits notable health difficulties, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, with common ailments spread across all demographics but showing higher concentrations in older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering roughly 51% of residents (~6,798 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 10.1 and 9.3% of the population, respectively, while 67.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Health statistics for the working-age cohort are generally average.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 19.5% of the population (2,589 people). Health measures for seniors indicate some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.4% of Kingston (Tas.) residents were born overseas and 19.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kingston shows higher cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 27.4% of its residents born outside Australia and 19.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.9% of the population, while the most disproportionately represented faith is Judaism, representing 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart. Regarding parental birthplace heritage, the three most common backgrounds in Kingston are English at 29.6%, Australian at 25.3%, and Irish at 7.6%. Certain backgrounds show notable differences in representation, with Dutch heritage overrepresented at 3.1% in Kingston (compared to 1.5% in the region), Korean at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%), and Chinese at 6.8% (compared to 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingston (Tas.) is 36. 26.9% 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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The median age of 36 years in Kingston is slightly lower than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Hobart area, Kingston has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (16.3%) and a smaller share of people aged 55 - 64 (9.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 13.8% to 16.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 6.2% to 7.7%, while the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 18.1% to 16.0%.
Significant demographic shifts are expected by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is projected to grow by 73% (1,079 people) to reach 2,567 from 1,487. In contrast, the 35 to 44 cohort is expected to shrink by 395 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingston (Tas.)
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 Jun 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 — 410 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,288 at the 2021 Census → 13,280 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 (SAL60307). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.