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Lyons (NT) has an estimated 2,547 residents, up from 2,219 at the 2021 Census — a change of 328 people, or 14.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 2,626 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 population of the suburb of Lyons (NT) is estimated at approximately 2,547, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and post-Census address additions. This represents an addition of 328 people (14.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,219 people. AreaSearch established this figure by examining the ABS's latest June 2025 ERP release alongside 1 newly validated address recorded following the Census date. With 2,625 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Lyons (NT) sits within the upper quartile of population density across nationally evaluated locations.
Outperforming both the wider SA3 region and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Lyons (NT) stood out as a regional growth leader with its 14.8% expansion since the 2021 census. Natural increase served as the foremost growth driver, accounting for roughly 55.00000000000001% of recent net additions, while overseas migration and interstate migration also delivered positive contributions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modeling for the suburb of Lyons (NT). For locations lacking SA2 coverage or when modeling beyond 2032, AreaSearch utilizes cohort-specific growth rates published in the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 from 2022 data). Demographic forecasts position the suburb of Lyons (NT) in the top quartile of statistical areas across Australia for projected population growth, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 648 persons to 2041, culminating in an overall expansion of 25.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Lyons (NT) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch, Lyons has recorded roughly 5 residential dwelling approvals per year, amounting to 26 homes across the prior 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 4 approvals have been lodged. Over the past 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 4.9 incoming residents arrived for each new home constructed, highlighting an environment where residential supply lags demand, which tends to intensify buyer competition and elevate property prices. Newly approved residential builds reflect an average expected construction cost of $566,000, slightly higher than regional norms and pointing to higher-end development standards.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have totaled $107,000 this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character. Building activity in Lyons per capita has trended 17.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period compared to Greater Darwin, supporting existing asset values while offering adequate options for buyers, despite a recent deceleration in approvals. On a national scale, construction rates remain below average, highlighting the suburb's established nature and potential planning bottlenecks. Detached houses accounted for all new approvals, preserving the area's established low-density suburban landscape oriented toward spacious family properties. Developers have concentrated exclusively on standalone housing despite the broader residential baseline (82.0% at Census), pointing to sustained appetite for detached family housing. Overall, Lyons demonstrates a mature market structure with roughly 996 people per dwelling approval. Looking toward 2041, AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations anticipate an influx of 648 residents into Lyons. If local construction rates remain at current levels, the resulting shortage of new residential supply relative to population growth will likely heighten buyer competition and drive sustained upward pressure on home prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lyons (NT), worth an estimated $193 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, sports & recreation 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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Regional development and capital works play a major role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 primary infrastructure initiatives with potential local relevance: the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, the Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement, the Lee Point Master-planned Urban Development, and the Casuarina Square Redevelopment.
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Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff
The Australian Government committed $50 million to deliver up to 100 new social and accessible homes across the Northern Territory under the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP). The NT Government is delivering the program, with homes built to adaptable standards to suit seniors and people with mobility issues. In the Top End, the first 8 homes across Rapid Creek, Tiwi and Wanguri were completed in July 2025 by C&R Constructions. A further 6 Top End homes are due to commence October 2025 with completion by mid-2026.Concurrent construction is underway in Katherine East (9 homes), Tennant Creek (3 homes) and Alice Springs (6 homes), all targeting mid-2026 completion.
Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement
Construction of approximately 430 metres of replacement DN150 DICL water main in Edgeview Court, Leanyer, including decommissioning and removal of the existing asbestos water main. The works, tendered as T24-1256 by Power and Water Corporation, involved survey and realignment to minimise clashes with services and trees, traffic management, temporary servicing to existing customers, and testing and commissioning of the new main to ensure a reliable water supply to residents.
Leanyer Primary School
The Northern Territory Government is constructing a new classroom building at Leanyer Primary School.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
A purpose-built facility for young people aged 10 to 17 at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing a safe, structured space for after-hours and school holiday programs, mentoring, skill development, and support services. The site was confirmed in early 2026 following community consultation, replacing an earlier proposed location at the former Casuarina Fire Station. The hub will cater for up to 60 young people at a time, with capacity for up to 100 during special events, and will include a flexible air-conditioned activity space, a learning kitchen, breakout and meeting rooms, outdoor activity areas, and a safe drop-off zone.The design and construct tender was awarded in July 2026 to Aspire Design and Construct Pty Ltd. The project is jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A new $26.8 million aquatic and leisure centre in Casuarina, featuring an 8-lane 50m pool, a resort-style lagoon pool, a learn-to-swim pool, wet and dry play areas, a cafe, BBQ facilities, a gymnasium, and a basketball 3-on-3 court. The project was funded by the City of Darwin and the Australian Government.
Sea Breeze Apartments
Sea Breeze is a six storey residential and commercial development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove, on the fringe of the Nightcliff Commercial Precinct in Darwin. The project comprises 92 apartments (a mix of two and three bedroom layouts across ten floorplans) above two levels of underground parking, plus around 700 sqm of ground floor commercial and retail space. Originally designed in 2015, construction was halted in 2016 when the NT property market downturn hit, with only the basement car parks and ground floor commercial level completed at that time.Builder and developer Sunbuild restarted works on site in 2023 following a renewed period of growth in the Territory economy, and the project is currently under construction and selling off the plan.
Nightcliff Sports Club Master Plan
A conceptual master plan by Rossi Architects for the redevelopment of the Nightcliff Sports Club precinct in Darwin's northern suburbs. The club is home to lawn bowls greens, a bistro, bars and gaming facilities, and supports affiliated Darwin sporting clubs including Nightcliff Bowls, Nightcliff Football (Tigers), Nightcliff Cricket, Nightcliff Netball and others. The master plan sets out a long-term vision for upgraded clubhouse and recreational facilities, distinct from the separately funded City of Darwin-led Nightcliff Oval changeroom project next door.No development application or construction timeline has been confirmed publicly.
1,389 residents of Lyons (NT) are employed, from a labour force of 1,392. Unemployment sits at 0.2%, with participation at 74.4%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,860, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Lyons features an educated resident base heavily engaged in essential public services, alongside a minimal unemployment rate of 0.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,389, while the local jobless rate sits 3.2% under the Greater Darwin benchmark of 3.5%, and the labor force participation rate closely tracks Greater Darwin's 72.9%. In addition, Census records show that only 5.1% of workers performed their duties from home, though this was recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Resident employment is primarily anchored in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Public administration & safety shows a distinct concentration locally, capturing a workforce share 1.9 times Greater Darwin's benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.0% of resident workers, trailing the 9.2% seen across Greater Darwin. Comparisons between resident workers and local jobs recorded in the Census indicate that local employment opportunities are limited within this residential setting. Analysis of ABS and SALM data shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 0.8%, whereas unemployment held steady. Across Greater Darwin over the same timeframe, employment climbed 0.4%, the total labor force grew by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Long-term labor demand outlooks can be derived from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26, which indicate economy-wide employment increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these sectoral rates to the employment distribution in Lyons yields an estimated local job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a baseline industry weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Lyons (NT) is $2,931 a week (about $152,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,340 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $80,349 a year against an average of $93,574. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 position Lyons among the top-earning areas nationwide. Taxpayers in Lyons registered a median income of $80,349 and an average income of $93,574, significantly outperforming Greater Darwin's corresponding medians of $66,956 and averages of $77,199. Accounting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled earnings stand at roughly $87,910 for median income and $102,379 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed the suburb's personal, family, and household earnings between the 95th and 96th percentiles across Australia.
Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest single category at 38.3% of residents (975 people), aligning with the 36.7% reported regionally. High-income earners making over $3,000 per week represent 48.5% of the local population, pointing to exceptional spending capacity. After meeting accommodation expenses, households retain 88.7% of gross earnings, and the area is situated in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lyons (NT) had 641 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 16% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $265 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 9.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, standalone houses made up 82.0% of private residences in Lyons, while 18.0% consisted of other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to Darwin metro's breakdown of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Lyons sat at 10.1%, trailing the broader metropolitan area, with 27.7% of dwellings owned with a mortgage and 62.2% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments in Lyons were $2,600 compared to Darwin metro's $2,100, while median weekly rental payments were $265 relative to Darwin metro's $385.
In a national context, mortgage costs in Lyons substantially outstrip the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents remain considerably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lyons (NT) counted 641 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 736 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 8% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 88.6%, with couples with children accounting for 57.3%, couples without children representing 24.8%, and single parent families making up 5.6%. Non-family living arrangements comprise the remaining 11.4%, divided into lone person households at 8.4% and group households at 2.2%. The median household size is 3.3 people, exceeding the Greater Darwin benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.6% of adults in Lyons (NT) hold a university qualification, including 22.0% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 23.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary qualification levels in the community are notable, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, surpassing both the NT figure of 27.3% and the Australian figure of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees constitute 22.0% of adult qualifications, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational training is likewise prominent, with 36.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (23.2%) and advanced diplomas (13.0%). A significant 40.4% of the population is actively participating in formal study. This student cohort includes 15.7% attending primary schools, 10.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 7.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Lyons (NT) reaches 5 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 connectivity in Lyons is facilitated by 5 dedicated bus stops served by 26 distinct routes, generating 1,150 weekly scheduled transit services. Commuter access is strong, with an average distance of 182 meters from homes to the nearest stop. The vast majority of working residents travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of trips and cycling representing 3%. Households maintain an average of 1.9 vehicles, exceeding the wider regional level. According to the 2021 Census, 5.1% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services run at a frequency of 164 trips per day across all available routes, delivering approximately 230 weekly departures for each designated stop.
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82.2% of residents in Lyons (NT) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate positive results across Lyons, reflecting low incidence rates of chronic ailments and mortality across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 64% of the population (1,620 people), outpacing Greater Darwin's 57.8% and the national rate of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions locally, diagnosed in 5.4% and 6.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 82.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, higher than the 77.1% recorded for Greater Darwin. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 4.9% of the suburb (124 people), compared to 10.7% regionally, with health rankings among older residents aligning closely with broader Australian standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.1% of Lyons (NT) residents were born overseas and 29.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.1%) and English (19.1%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Lyons, where 31.1% of residents were born overseas and 29.7% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, embraced by 45.0% of residents. Additionally, Buddhism displays a noticeable local presence at 5.1% of the community, higher than the 3.3% share observed across Greater Darwin. Ancestry data indicates that Australian (23.1%), English (19.1%), and Other (13.6%) are the most common parental backgrounds among residents. Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive local representations, with Greek heritage accounting for 4.9% (compared to 2.3% regionally), Filipino heritage at 3.7% (compared to 3.8%), and Sri Lankan heritage at 1.1% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lyons (NT) is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 31.5% 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 demographic profile of Lyons skews younger than regional norms. August 2026 estimates by AreaSearch indicate that 41.2% of the local population falls into the youth and child age bracket (0 - 24) compared to 32.1% across Greater Darwin, while seniors (65+) account for 4.9% compared to 10.7% regionally. The estimated median age is 30, identical to the 2021 Census, sitting 4 years below Greater Darwin's median of 34 and well under the Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has shifted from 18.3% to 20.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, this 45 - 64 age group is projected to generate the largest numerical increase, expanding by 229 people (45%) to 741, while the 65+ cohort is anticipated to record the fastest relative growth, rising 78% to 222.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lyons (NT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,219 at the 2021 Census → 2,547 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 (SAL70168). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.