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Mawson has an estimated 3,547 residents, up from 3,440 at the 2021 Census — a change of 107 people, or 3.1%. That puts 1,681 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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Analyzing ABS updates for the broader zone alongside address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Mawson has a calculated occupancy of approximately 3,547 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 107 residents (3.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,440 citizens. This shifting pattern is derived from the local population of 3,526, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 detailing estimated resident numbers, in addition to 55 validated new addresses since the Census. Such occupancy levels represent a density of 1,681 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical standard across national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.0% of the overall growth. AreaSearch implements projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. ACT Government SA2 projections, also utilizing a 2022 baseline, supply age category growth rates for any SA2 tracts lacking coverage or for timeframes beyond 2032. Factoring in these prospective demographic adjustments, expansion is expected to align with the bottom quartile of statistical divisions nationwide, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating the locality will add 67 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 1.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
76 new dwellings have been approved in Mawson over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approvals assigned from broader statistical regions, Mawson has averaged approximately 15 approved residential dwellings yearly, accumulating to an estimated 76 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 29 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.5 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming volume matches or outpaces demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing room for population expansion beyond current predictions, while new builds carry an average value of $357,000, signaling a developer focus on high-end, premium segments.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.1 million have been recorded this financial year, underscoring the residential nature of the suburb. In comparison to Australian Capital Territory, developer activity in Mawson is notably quiet (73.0% below the regional average per person). This subdued addition of stock generally underpins demand and pricing for existing housing. Upcoming projects are composed of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium-to-high-density units or townhouses. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly paths to purchase, catering well to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 350 people per housing approval, Mawson presents a mature residential market. Long-term projections indicate Mawson will gain 46 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction trends, new dwelling supply will easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable buyer environments and potentially supporting population growth above existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mawson. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.77 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, major projects, and local planning frameworks. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Notable developments include the Mixed-Use Complex In Mawson, the Phillip Swimming And Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment, the Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, and the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, with the subsequent list outlining the most relevant projects.
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Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Mixed-Use Complex In Mawson
Development of 92 apartments with commercial components, designed by Oztal Architects, includes two buildings and basement parking.
Canberra Hospital Master Plan
A 20-year strategic transformation (2021-2041) of the Canberra Hospital campus to modernize clinical facilities and improve campus integration. Following the 2024 completion of the $640 million Critical Services Building (Building 5), current works focus on the demolition of Buildings 6 and 23 to facilitate the new Pathology and Clinical Support Building. The plan ultimately organizes the campus into seven distinct clinical precincts, including new inpatient buildings and expanded parking infrastructure to support long-term regional health demand.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Woden Town Centre Public Realm Upgrades
ACT Government public realm improvements to Woden Town Square and surrounding streets in Phillip, delivered in stages as part of the broader Woden renewal program. Works include new landscaping and tree planting, street furniture, wayfinding signage, improved pedestrian connectivity and active travel links around the CIT Woden Campus and town centre. The initial Woden Experiment placemaking activation (2019) informed subsequent permanent upgrades. The new Woden Public Transport Interchange became operational in April 2026, completing the active travel connectivity precinct.
Woden Pool Project (Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment)
Staged redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre site in Woden by Geocon. Stage one, approved by the ACT Territory Planning Authority on 16 December 2025, comprises two 13-storey residential towers with 286 apartments above a new public aquatic centre featuring a 25-metre, eight-lane indoor lap pool, warm water program pool, splash pad, learn-to-swim and toddler areas, cafe, and steam and sauna facilities. The existing outdoor 50-metre pool and the ice-skating rink will remain operational during stage one construction, with their future considered in later stages.Geocon intends to eventually deliver around 696 to 700 apartments across five buildings in three stages on the 1.29 hectare site. Minor structural amendments to the approved stage one design remain under assessment.
Woden Bus Depot and Transport Interchange
The Woden Bus Depot and Transport Interchange are fully completed and operational as of April 2026. The new interchange on Callam Street serves over 10,000 Canberrans daily with 10 platforms, improved amenities, and future-proofed light rail capabilities. The Woden Bus Depot is Australia's largest electric bus depot, featuring charging infrastructure for up to 100 zero-emission buses alongside modern maintenance facilities.
1,941 residents of Mawson are employed, from a labour force of 1,994. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,037, about 86% 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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Mawson features a highly skilled labor force with strong representation in critical services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth of 1.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregates of statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 1,941 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.4% below the 4.1% rate recorded across Australian Capital Territory, and the labor force participation rate is slightly below average (68.1% compared to Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%). Census data indicates a low 10.1% of employees worked from home, though this should be interpreted in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. The suburb has a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, employing workers at 1.6 times the regional average rate. Conversely, public administration & safety shows a smaller footprint, representing 27.8% of local employment compared to 30.4% regionally. The heavily residential suburb seems to provide few local jobs, judging by the mismatch between the Census working population and the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider areas, the year leading to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 1.8% and the workforce grow by 1.2%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. This differed from Australian Capital Territory, where employment grew by 0.3%, the workforce expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment climbed by 0.7 percentage points. Future labor requirements in Mawson can be contextualized via national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been combined with the local worker profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce structure indicates Mawson's employment could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note this is a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mawson is $2,204 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,158 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,691 a year against an average of $87,844. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO at the postcode level, aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, shows Mawson residents have a median income of $65,691 and an average income of $87,844. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 reach approximately $72,549 (median) and $97,015 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Mawson are highly ranked, falling between the 78th and 88th percentiles nationally.
The local income profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which contains 33.0% of residents (1,170 people), resembling the regional pattern where 34.3% of workers sit in this bracket. Local economic strength is reflected in the 34.9% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which sustains high consumer demand. Housing expenses consume 13.6% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 80th percentile for disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA income score falls in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mawson had 1,375 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 20% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. 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 local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 54.2% detached houses and 45.8% other options (townhouses, units, and 'other' accommodation), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. The rate of outright home ownership in Mawson stood well ahead of the Australian Capital Territory average at 32.9%, with the remaining properties either carrying a mortgage (30.7%) or being rented (36.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment locally was higher than the ACT average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to $2,080 and $450 in the wider territory.
Nationally, Mawson's mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mawson counted 1,375 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% 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 66.9% of local households, consisting of 27.4% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 9.1% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 33.1%, with single-person households at 29.2% and share houses making up 3.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.0% of adults in Mawson hold a university qualification, including 31.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 12.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 698 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,089 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes in Mawson are substantially higher than wider averages, with 53.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the local community well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Vocational training accounts for 23.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (12.2%). School and university enrollment is notably strong, with 30.6% of the population engaged in formal study.
This student cohort includes 9.5% in primary school, 7.2% in higher education, and 6.9% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mawson reaches 16 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 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 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 16 active stops within Mawson, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected to 34 distinct routes, delivering a combined 2,978 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 220 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting its residential character, most working residents commute elsewhere, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 83% and buses at 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home. A relatively low 10.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 425 daily trips across all active routes, representing approximately 186 weekly journeys per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.8% of residents in Mawson report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Mawson exhibits strong health profiles, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, showing low incidence rates for common conditions among the general population, although rates exceed national averages in older, high-risk groups, and private health coverage is exceptionally common at approximately 62% of the population (2,195 people). The national baseline is 55.7%. The primary medical conditions recorded locally were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.3 and 7.6% of the population, respectively, while 70.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under 65 exhibit better than average health outcomes. The suburb has 19.1% of its population aged 65 and over (677 people), which is higher than the 14.3% share in Australian Capital Territory, though this cohort ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.5% of Mawson residents were born overseas and 30.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.8%) and Australian (19.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mawson displays significant multiculturalism, with 35.5% of residents born outside Australia and 30.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 40.9% of the population. However, the most distinct variation is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 8.9% of residents compared to 4.8% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding family heritage (parental birthplaces), the primary ancestries in Mawson are English at 20.8%, Australian at 19.5%, and Other at 17.5%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 12.2%. In addition, there are clear variances in the concentration of other heritages: Welsh is represented at 0.9% of Mawson (compared to 0.6% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mawson is 38. 26.7% 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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Mawson's median age of 38 years is slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35, while matching the national median of 38. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Mawson has a higher percentage of people aged 65 - 74 (10.2%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (15.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.9% to 11.6% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group grew from 8.6% to 10.2%. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 16.6% to 15.1%, and the 75 to 84 cohort fell from 7.1% to 5.9%.
Demographic models project that Mawson's age structure will change considerably by 2041. The 65 to 74 cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 18%, adding 64 residents to total 426. Seniors (65+) will account for 62% of the overall population increase, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mawson
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,440 at the 2021 Census → 3,547 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 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 (SAL80092). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.