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Marleston has an estimated 2,963 residents, up from 1,950 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,013 people, or 51.9%. Growth has averaged 8.4% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. That puts 3,055 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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Drawing from ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Marleston is projected to be approximately 2,963 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,013 residents (51.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,950 residents. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 2,961, determined by AreaSearch through analyzing the ABS's latest ERP data publication from June 2025 in combination with 26 validated new addresses added after the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 3,054 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 51.9% recorded for the suburb of Marleston since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.5%) and the SA3 area, establishing the locality as a regional leader in population expansion. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 97.0% of the overall population increases during recent intervals. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the years following 2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections sorted by age category, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data, are implemented with adjustments derived from a method of weighted aggregation of resident growth from LGA down to SA2 levels. Based on these projected demographic changes, the suburb of Marleston is expected to experience population growth above the national median for statistical areas, with a projected expansion of 497 residents by 2041 using aggregated SA2-level forecasts, translating to a total increase of 16.7% over the 16 years.
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207 new dwellings have been approved in Marleston over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 112, 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics, distributed from regional data, indicates that Marleston averages approximately 41 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 207 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, approvals have reached 103. Given that 4.7 new residents have been added per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (spanning from FY-21 to FY-25), demand far outstrips new construction, a trend that typically drives upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers, while new dwellings carry an average estimated construction value of $379,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $10.0 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Relative to Greater Adelaide, new home approvals per capita in Marleston are 188.0% higher, offering purchasers a wide range of options despite a recent slowdown in construction. This level stands significantly above the countrywide average, showing high builder confidence in the locality. The composition of new housing consists of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or apartments. The shift toward higher density housing options offers affordable pathways for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 74 people per residential approval, the area exhibits typical growth-corridor patterns. Demographic projections indicate that Marleston will add 495 inhabitants by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current building rates, new housing supply is expected to easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current population estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Marleston, worth an estimated $20 million. 6 are already under construction. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, retail and transport & logistics. 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 no projects that are expected to influence this locality. Some of the major regional works include the North South Corridor, Tram Grade Separation Projects, the New Women's and Children's Hospital, and the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, with the primary projects of local relevance detailed below.
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Frank Norton Reserve Redevelopment
A major redevelopment project for the Frank Norton Reserve, set to begin in late January 2025. This project focuses on enhancing community recreation facilities and public spaces.
Forestville Reserve Archway Upgrades (Mike Turtur Bikeway Upgrade)
Upgrades to the heritage-listed Forestville Reserve Archways and related infrastructure to improve safety and amenity for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Mike Turtur Bikeway and Marino Rocks Greenway improvements. The project includes widening two archways under the tram overpass from 1.8m to 5m, realigning and widening the Shared Use Path over Brownhill Creek to 3.5m, installing a new pedestrian path with safety railing, refreshing the existing subway and ramps (lighting, safety mirrors, CCTV, drainage, non-slip surface, re-painting).Major works started June 30, 2025, with completion by March 2026. The original plan for a bikeway overpass was put on hold due to community concerns about tree impacts.
Thebarton Theatre Complex Redevelopment
An upgrade of the iconic State heritage-listed Thebarton Theatre Complex. The redevelopment aims to conserve its unique heritage values while enhancing its ongoing use as a working entertainment venue, including improved accessibility, new entry lobby, bathrooms, outdoor areas, and operational improvements. Construction is underway, with Stage 1 expected to complete by mid-late 2025, and the theatre set to reopen in October 2025.
The Locale (Forestville Project)
A $250 million mixed-use development transforming the 3.6-hectare former Le Cornu site into a vibrant community. It includes a Market Square with supermarket and specialty retail, open-air cafes, eateries, an Urban Green School, rooftop Urban Farm, short-stay accommodation, approximately 219 high-quality apartments, and 71 terrace homes. The project aims to create a new heart for Adelaide's south-west, fostering residential, retail, hospitality, education, commercial, and tourism sectors. Stage 1 construction is expected to begin in 2024, with first residents moving in late 2025, Market Square opening late 2026, and full project completion anticipated by 2029.
Henley Beach Road Visioning Project
City of West Torrens long-term main street renewal for an approximately 3 km corridor between Airport Road and the Bakewell Underpass. The Vision and five Guiding Principles were adopted by council and completed in January 2025. Implementation is now underway in phases: Stage 1 of the Thebarton Theatre upgrade is complete, Jervois Street has been upgraded with wider footpaths, a traffic and parking study is in progress, shopfront activation works are underway, and a pop-up piazza is being investigated.The vision targets a cosmopolitan, people-friendly boulevard celebrating cultural diversity, improved public transport, green space, and pedestrian access.
Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line)
Removal of the Glenelg tram line level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, by constructing a tram overpass across both roads to reduce congestion and improve safety and travel times. This project is part of the larger effort to create a non-stop South Road. The project will also include a new tram stop, an elevated Mike Turtur Bikeway, and revitalized open space.
Wayville Reserve Upgrade
The Wayville Reserve, including the playspace, will be upgraded as part of the Council's program to revitalise community open spaces. The project is separated into stages due to the Brown Hill - Keswick Creek upgrade work. Stage 1 will focus on the play area, featuring improved sightlines and entrances with custom park signage, a wider range of new play equipment for various ages and play types with new softfall, and new seating under shade trees for relaxation and socializing.Open lawn areas will remain for active uses, framed by garden beds, and planting near the creek will include wetland plants to enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity, as well as filter stormwater runoff. The existing path network will be repaved for improved accessibility.
Adelaide Crows Thebarton Oval Facility
Development of a new state-of-the-art training, administration, and community headquarters for the Adelaide Football Club at Thebarton Oval. The $100 million project includes a two-storey building with a caf', members lounge, function centre, and interactive museum, serving as a permanent match-day home for the AFLW team.
1,869 residents of Marleston are employed, from a labour force of 1,924. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 4,747, about 160% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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The local workforce is highly educated with a strong representation in essential service industries, experiencing an estimated job growth of 14.5% over the past year according to AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,869, while the unemployment rate was 1.0% below the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, and the labor force participation rate reached a high 74.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census data reveals that a low 9.5% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
The top employing sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a pronounced concentration in accommodation & food, with its employment share reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector employs only 5.6% of local workers, which is below the Greater Adelaide average of 8.7%. With a ratio of 1.9 jobs for each local resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major job center, offering more employment opportunities than it has residents and drawing workers from adjacent suburbs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, the 12-month timeframe saw a 14.5% rise in employment alongside a 13.4% expansion of the labor force, which drove a reduction in the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2%, labor force expansion of 4.0%, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections released in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Marleston. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate local hiring trends. While the nationwide workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure indicates that employment in the area is set to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this serves as a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population changes.
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Median household income in Marleston is $1,418 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $746 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,507 a year against an average of $59,045. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Marleston had a median income among taxpayers of $49,507 with the average level standing at $59,045. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,542 (median) and $65,050 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Marleston, between the 30th and 38th percentiles.
The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.4% of residents (930 people), reflecting patterns seen the broader area where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Marleston had 836 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 50% detached houses and 19% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,528 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. 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 mix of housing in Marleston at the time of the last Census consisted of 50.2% houses and 49.8% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, flats, and alternative residences), compared to the metropolitan Adelaide average of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan Adelaide benchmark, standing at 22.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (30.3%) or tenants (47.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average at $1,528, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $290, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the area are considerably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Marleston counted 836 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,270 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 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 54.9%, consisting of couples with children at 19.7%, couples without children at 24.3%, and single parent households at 8.5%. The remaining 45.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 36.7% and group households comprising 8.5% of the total. The typical household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the average of 2.5 recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.3% of adults in Marleston hold a university qualification, including 22.9% with a bachelor degree and 9.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 85 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 749 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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The educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates representing 35.3% of residents aged 15 and older, which exceeds both the state average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. Among those with tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also highly represented, with 27.8% of residents aged 15 and older holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 18.5%.
School and university attendance is high, with 25.5% of the local population currently enrolled in an educational program. This includes 9.5% attending tertiary institutions, 6.5% in primary school, and 3.6% in high school.
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Public transport in Marleston reaches 13 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 includes 13 active transit stops situated within Marleston, which are served by bus networks. These stops accommodate 15 distinct routes that run a combined 1,111 passenger services weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 217 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 79% of commuters, while buses are utilized by 12%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per household, below the wider metropolitan average.
A relatively low 9.5% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all transit routes averages 158 trips daily, which translates to roughly 85 weekly departures at each stop location.
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67.1% of residents in Marleston report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 10.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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 assessments point to notable difficulties in the area, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. The data indicates a higher than average presence of common medical conditions, with this trend becoming more pronounced in older demographics. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low, standing at approximately 50% of the population, which equals about 1,492 people. This is below the 52.7% rate in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.7 and 8.0% of the population respectively, while 67.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health indicators for residents of working age are generally average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.9% of the local population (representing 500 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Older residents face some health challenges, though these rankings remain better than the national average for seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.2% of Marleston residents were born overseas and 40.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.7%) and English (19.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area shows a high degree of cultural variety, with overseas-born individuals making up 40.2% of the local population and 40.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 41.8% of the local community. The most notable deviation from regional patterns is in the Other category, which accounts for 4.1% of residents compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the largest groups in the area are Australian at 20.7%, English at 19.7% (which is lower than the regional average of 27.8%), and Other at 14.5%.
Significant differences are present in other ethnic backgrounds, with Greek ancestry representing 5.0% of the local population compared to 2.0% regionally, Indian ancestry at 6.3% compared to 2.3%, and Korean ancestry at 0.8% compared to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Marleston is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.7% 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 is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (21.6%) and a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (7.9%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 demographic has increased from 20.1% to 21.6% of the population, while the group aged 85 and older has decreased from 5.6% to 4.9%.
By 2041, significant changes in the age profile are anticipated, led by a 29% increase in the 45 to 54 demographic, which is expected to rise by 86 people to reach 383 from a baseline of 296. The 5 to 14 age bracket is projected to experience a smaller increase of 7%, adding 16 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Marleston
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,950 at the 2021 Census → 2,963 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 (SAL40835). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.