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Morphett Vale has an estimated 24,888 residents, up from 24,002 at the 2021 Census — a change of 886 people, or 3.7%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 161 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,951 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Morphett Vale's population is estimated at around 24,888 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 886 people (3.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,002 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 24,820, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 161 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,950 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. the suburb of Morphett Vale's 3.7% growth since census positions it within 2.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year are utilized for each SA2 region. In cases where these projections are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, regional and local government authority projections by age cohort from the SA State Government, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data, are implemented with adjustments made through a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Anticipated future trends indicate that the suburb of Morphett Vale's population expansion will track slightly below the national median, with projections at the SA2 level suggesting an increase of 2,241 individuals by 2041, which represents an overall growth of 8.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
382 new dwellings have been approved in Morphett Vale over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 181, 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 calculations of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical regions, approximately 76 residential approvals are granted annually in Morphett Vale. This totals 382 approved homes over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 166 approvals registered during FY-26. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, each new residence has averaged 2.5 incoming inhabitants, pointing to a healthy level of demand that underpins property valuations, with new constructions carrying an average build cost of $300,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $31.8 million during the current financial year, indicating a strong level of local corporate investment.
Compared to Greater Adelaide, building activity per capita in Morphett Vale stands at roughly 64% and ranks in the 55th percentile among all locations evaluated across the country. This output is lower than the national average, pointing to the established nature of the locality and potential constraints in urban planning. The breakdown of new construction shows 84.0% comprises detached houses, with the remaining 16.0% consisting of townhouses or multi-unit dwellings, maintaining a suburban profile that appeals to buyers seeking larger footprints. With approximately 284 people for every building approval, the suburb displays a low-density character. Looking forward, the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch project an addition of 2,173 inhabitants to the area by 2041. The current volume of construction appears to match these upcoming requirements, which should help sustain balanced market conditions and prevent major upward pressure on property values.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morphett Vale, worth an estimated $40 million. A further 16 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.13 billion. 6 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, residential development 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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Development, planning changes, and major public works significantly shape local performance. A total of 5 key initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Chief among these are the Woodcroft College Campus Expansions, the YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project, The Green at Woodcroft, and the Noarlunga Hospital Expansion, with detailed specifics provided on the developments expected to be most relevant.
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Woodcroft College Campus Expansions
Independent Anglican co-educational school serving ELC to Year 12. Major educational facility with modern learning environments, sports facilities and technology centers. Ongoing campus improvements to support growing student population.
YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project
Proposed residential development in Morphett Vale featuring modern family homes with sustainable design principles. YAS Property & Development was founded in 2015 by Adelaide-based businessman and entrepreneur Tim Shahin. The company focuses largely on sub-divisions and unique housing developments and is one of the fastest-growing property development companies in South Australia.
The Green at Woodcroft
Premium residential development adjacent to Thaxted Park Golf Course by Metro Property Development. Master-planned community offering house and land packages in established area with golf course frontage and parkland access.
Bains Road Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Bains Road between Investigator Drive and Panalatinga Road, Woodcroft. The project includes reconstruction of selected sections of kerbing and guttering, road pavement reconstruction, installation of a new 1.5m wide footpath on the northern side, and installation of new pedestrian refuges to improve road safety and accessibility. Construction commenced in October 2025 with an estimated 8-week completion period, subject to weather conditions.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
Noarlunga Hospital Expansion
The $74 million Noarlunga Hospital expansion, part of the Southern Redevelopment Stage 1, was officially completed in November 2025. This project increased the hospital's capacity by over 65 per cent, growing from 92 to 152 beds. Key additions include a new 24-bed General Medicine Ward and a purpose-built 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The redevelopment also delivered an expanded SA Pharmacy, enhanced kitchen and linen facilities, and additional dedicated car parking. The design features a facade inspired by the local coastline and incorporates sustainable elements and cultural flora relevant to the Kaurna community.
Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella
Brand new land development at Old Reynella offering opportunity to build new homes. Located in established suburb with heritage character, close to schools, shopping and transport links. Prime location for growing families.
Woodcroft Heights - Metro Property Development
Intimate boutique residential development in Woodcroft near Morphett Vale, featuring 70 family homes with easy access to parklands, walking trails and national parks. Located near historic Old Reynella with proximity to schools, shops and sporting facilities. Developed by Metro Property Development, founded in 2010 by Luke Hartman, David Devine and Ken Woodley.
12,080 residents of Morphett Vale are employed, from a labour force of 12,969. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,870, about 84% 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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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and industrial occupations, with a notable presence of workers in key public services, an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 6.2% based on aggregated local data. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,080, while the local jobless rate was 3.0% higher than the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, indicating potential for labor market improvement. Additionally, the participation rate is somewhat lower than the metropolitan standard, registering 62.4% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a modest 7.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community shows a clear specialization in retail trade, where the employment concentration is 1.3 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 3.5% of jobs compared to 7.3% across the wider region. Comparing the number of working residents to the local job count suggests that this mainly residential district provides a limited volume of positions within its own boundaries. According to data from SALM and the ABS compiled for the year ending March 2026, the count of employed individuals rose by 6.2% and the total labor force expanded by 5.1%, which led to a 1.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% expansion of its labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Broader labor market projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future recruitment needs. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project future employment trajectories. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary considerably by sector. Applying these industry trends to the local occupational structure indicates that employment for residents is on track to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted model that does not account for specific local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morphett Vale is $1,199 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $639 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,903 a year against an average of $53,486. 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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Tax statistics from the ATO aggregated for the 2023 financial year show that personal earnings in Morphett Vale sit below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the area is $48,903, while the average income is recorded at $53,486, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $53,876 and an average of $58,926 as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the locality fall between the 13th and 17th percentiles nationwide.
The local earning distribution shows that 30.7% of the population (7,640 individuals) fall into the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, whereas the most common bracket regionally is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 31.8% of earners. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving residents with only 82.3% of their income after housing costs, which ranks in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morphett Vale had 9,905 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the local housing stock consists of 84.9% detached houses and 15.0% alternative dwellings including townhouses and apartments, compared to a split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in the area lag behind the wider capital city at 28.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (42.5%) or tenants (28.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 is notably lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $295 is also below the metropolitan benchmark of $320.
On a national level, these local mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental costs are likewise well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morphett Vale counted 9,905 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 66.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parents at 15.3%. The remaining 34.0% of households are non-family arrangements, with single occupants accounting for 30.8% and group households representing 3.1% of the total. The median household occupancy stands at 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Morphett Vale hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 5,499 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 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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Attainment levels present some educational challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university degrees (12.5%) falling well below the national mark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Conversely, technical and trade skills are highly represented, with vocational qualifications held by 42.0% of the population aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 33.1%. Enrolment rates in education are high, with 25.4% of the population participating in formal study. This comprises 9.7% of residents attending primary school, 6.5% enrolled in high school, and 3.8% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Morphett Vale reaches 132 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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Analysis of public transit options shows 132 active bus stops servicing the area. These transit points accommodate 26 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,424 passenger journeys each week. Connectivity is positive, with an average distance of 208 meters from homes to the nearest transit option. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.2 cars, which is below the metropolitan standard. A relatively low 7.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic.
Routes running through the area provide an average of 203 daily services, translating to roughly 10 weekly departures for every stop. The provided map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.5% of residents in Morphett Vale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses indicate that the local population faces notable health issues across both younger and older demographics. The level of private medical insurance is low, with approximately 48% of residents (~11,991 people) holding cover. This is lower than the Greater Adelaide level of 52.7% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Psychological conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 11.3% and 10.4% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 58.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health concerns are elevated among the working-age cohort, while residents aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population (5,375 people), higher than the metropolitan proportion of 19.2%. Senior health metrics indicate some challenges, though they generally align with national benchmarks for this age group.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Morphett Vale is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are comparable to the metropolitan average, with Australian-born residents making up 78.5% of the population, citizens comprising 89.7%, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 37.5% of the local population. The most notable statistical variance from regional averages is in the category of Other religions, which accounts for 1.0% of the local population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental birthplace, English ancestry is the most common at 34.2% of the population, which sits above the regional average of 27.8%.
This is followed by Australian ancestry at 28.4%, also higher than the metropolitan average of 22.8%, and Scottish ancestry at 6.9%. Other notable ethnic backgrounds include German at 5.0% (compared to 5.1% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morphett Vale is 40. 25.7% 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 residents is 40 years, matching the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and sitting slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. The cohort aged 75 - 84 is highly represented at 8.3% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is less common at 10.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.7% to 8.3%, whereas the 65 to 74 group has shrunk from 12.2% to 11.0%. Long-term projections for 2041 suggest shifting demographics, led by a 119% growth in the 85+ cohort (adding 680 people) to reach 1,253 from 572.
In contrast, the cohort aged 65 to 74 is projected to decrease by 8 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morphett Vale
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 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 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 — 161 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,002 at the 2021 Census → 24,888 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 (SAL40925). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.