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Mount Gambier has an estimated 26,671 residents, up from 25,591 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,080 people, or 4.2%. 214 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 995 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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According to evaluations of ABS demographic revisions for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Gambier has a residency count estimated at 26,671 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,080 people (4.2%) relative to the 25,591 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from a resident base of 26,359 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 214 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 995 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values recorded by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Mount Gambier's 4.2% expansion since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (4.9%), indicating a competitive growth trajectory. This expansion was majorly fueled by overseas arrivals, who represented approximately 71.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia regional projections constructed on a 2022 baseline. For areas where these figures are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, regional/LGA demographic projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (based on 2021 records) are integrated by applying a weighted aggregation technique from LGA to SA2 divisions. Looking ahead, long-term growth is projected to land slightly below the national regional median, with local numbers expected to climb by 2,308 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 7.5% over the 16 years.
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453 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Gambier over the past five years, an average of 90 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 102, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building permit statistics allocated to local levels reveals that the suburb of Mount Gambier averaged roughly 90 new residential permits per year, totaling 453 approved homes over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 94 during the current FY-26. With only 0.1 people added annually for each new home built during those 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), building rates are keeping pace with or exceeding local housing demand, providing more purchasing possibilities and supporting demographic expansion that may surpass current forecasts, while these new dwellings average a construction value of $403,000, pointing to developer interest in upper-tier designs.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $148.7 million this financial year, showing robust commercial investment. Compared with the Rest of SA, the suburb of Mount Gambier exhibits roughly three-quarters of the residential construction activity per capita, ranking in the 40th percentile of analyzed areas nationwide, which points to a somewhat restricted selection for buyers and bolsters the value of pre-existing homes. This volume of building is also below the national average, reflecting a well-established urban footprint and pointing to possible zoning constraints. Residential growth is composed of 97.0% standalone houses and 3.0% medium to high-density options, maintaining a low-density character that draws buyers looking for spacious properties. Current construction trends lean more heavily toward standalone houses than the 77.0% recorded at the Census, indicating sustained demand for traditional family residences despite density trends. With a ratio of roughly 411 residents per permit, the local building sector appears highly mature. Projections indicate that the suburb of Mount Gambier will gain 1,996 residents by 2041 based on recent quarterly assessments from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially allowing population growth to outpace current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Gambier, worth an estimated $539 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.38 billion. 16 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects with potential local impacts. Critical developments include the Mount Gambier Technical College & Research Education Training Precinct, the Forestry Centre of Excellence, CBD Master Planning and Activation, and the Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment, with key projects detailed below.
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Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment
A $24 million major upgrade of the Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service. Key features include the Wari-ngu Mental Health Service, which doubled mental health beds to 12, and the first regional publicly funded two-bed Drug and Alcohol withdrawal unit. The project also delivered a six-bed Emergency Department Short Stay Unit and a new Cancer Care Centre with five consulting rooms and group therapy spaces. While structural works reached completion in late 2025, the new mental health beds and Cancer Care Centre are scheduled to open for patient use in early 2026.
TAFE SA Mount Gambier Campus Upgrades
Upgrade of the TAFE SA Mount Gambier campus including modern trade workshops, improved learning spaces, student amenities, accessibility upgrades and campus improvements. The works form part of the Mount Gambier Education, Research and Training Precinct and are being delivered alongside the new Limestone Coast Technical College scheduled to open in 2026.
CBD Master Planning and Activation
Strategic revitalisation of the Mount Gambier CBD aimed at activating the city centre through short-term initiatives and long-term infrastructure improvements. The project involves the completion of a detailed Master Plan, Commercial Street pedestrianisation concepts, and better integration with key precincts like the Railway Lands. It aligns with the Mount Gambier 2035 community vision and the Council 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
Road Infrastructure Reconstruction Program
Comprehensive road network upgrades across Mount Gambier focusing on CBD revitalization and safety. Key components include the Lake Terrace and Bay Road intersection upgrade, significant road reconstruction on Lake Terrace East, and streetscape widening on Commercial Street East to protect heritage sites like Jens Hotel. The program also integrates a region-wide 2026 Road Resealing Program and the phased rollout of 40 km/h school speed limits on arterial roads.
Mount Gambier Technical College & Research Education Training Precinct
A 59 million dollar integrated precinct featuring the Mount Gambier Technical College and the Forestry Centre of Excellence. The purpose-built college includes industry-specific workshops for agri-tech, health, and early childhood education, plus short-stay accommodation for 40 regional students. Constructed using locally manufactured mass timber, the facility serves as a hub for research, innovation, and vocational training in the Limestone Coast region.
Lakes Park Estate
A residential land development in OB Flat, close to the Blue Lake and Mount Gambier. Currently in Stage 4 of development offering level allotments ranging from 591m2 to 700m2 with volcanic soils. All services included: NBN, gas, and fencing. Within walking distance to Blue Lake and walking trails, close to Swallow Drive shops. Marketed by SAL Real Estate Mount Gambier.
Limestone Estate
Large residential land estate on the western fringe of Mount Gambier, planned for more than 350 residential allotments with a commercial complex, childcare centre, medical centre and retail facilities. The estate is less than 5 minutes drive from the Mount Gambier CBD and is being delivered by Capital Investments & Developments.
Forestry Centre of Excellence
A $16 million purpose-built forestry research, education and training facility at the Wireless Road tertiary precinct in Mount Gambier. Constructed using locally sourced plantation timber and showcasing cross-laminated timber (CLT), engineered hardwood and panelling, the centre is a 10-year collaborative project between the SA Government and Adelaide University (contributing $6.55 million over 10 years) with strong industry backing. The facility accommodates the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub and Tree Breeding Australia, and is co-located with the Mount Gambier Technical College and TAFE.Designed by Russell and Yelland, it was officially opened in February 2026 under inaugural Director Professor Jeff Morrell.
13,177 residents of Mount Gambier are employed, from a labour force of 13,822. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,991, about 79% 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 manual occupations, with a solid representation in critical public services, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an annual employment growth estimated at 2.7% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, working residents numbered 13,177, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.8% below the Regional SA level of 5.5%, and labor participation remaining standard (62.4% vs 58.4% across Regional SA). Census records show a minor 4.0% of residents working from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The suburb of Mount Gambier has a particularly high concentration of healthcare & social assistance staff, operating at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing holds a minor share at 6.6% compared to 14.5% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against resident counts suggests the local area offers limited jobs relative to its population. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions show that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, total employment grew by 2.7% and the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to a rise of 1.0 percentage points in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional SA experienced a 1.2% increase in employment, a 2.6% increase in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term occupational forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective hiring trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce indicates that employment in the suburb of Mount Gambier is projected to rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not account for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Gambier is $1,197 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $691 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,498 a year against an average of $56,610. 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 income levels in the suburb of Mount Gambier are lower than the national average according to ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median taxpayer income is $47,498 and the average income is $56,610, compared to Regional SA averages of $48,920 and $58,933. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, these estimates would reach approximately $52,329 (median) and $62,367 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Mount Gambier between the 13th and 26th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 29.7% of residents (7,921 people), matching the regional trend where 27.5% fall into this bracket. While housing costs are low, with residents keeping 86.7% of their income, total disposable income places in only the 16th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Gambier had 10,528 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 9% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Mount Gambier at the time of the latest Census consisted of 76.9% detached houses and 23.1% alternative options like semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings, compared to Regional SA averages of 88.5% and 11.5% respectively. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Mount Gambier lagged behind the regional average at 32.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (33.8%) or rented (34.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 was below the regional average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent was $220, matching the regional average of $220.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Gambier counted 10,528 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 62.9% of local households, consisting of 22.4% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 12.4% single-parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 37.1%, consisting of single-person households at 34.9% and group living situations at 2.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 residents is slightly below the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Mount Gambier hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 5,483 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 956 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 metrics point to local challenges, with university completion rates (13.9%) tracking well below the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights a significant opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (29.8%). Enrolment rates are high, with 27.2% of the local population engaged in formal study. This student population includes 11.2% in primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Mount Gambier means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit options shows 1 active transport stop within the suburb of Mount Gambier. This stop is served by 2 distinct routes, which provide a combined 27 passenger services each week. Accessibility is classified as low, with residents living an average of 1686 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the dominant mode at 95%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.3, which is below the regional average. A small proportion of residents (4.0%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 3 journeys daily across the network, which translates to approximately 27 weekly services per stop.
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62.1% of residents in Mount Gambier report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 indicate notable issues for the suburb of Mount Gambier, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates across both younger and older cohorts, with private healthcare coverage levels tracking low at approximately 49% of residents (~13,178 people). By comparison, the national rate stands at 55.7%. Mental health difficulties and arthritis represent the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.7 and 9.2% of residents respectively, while 62.1% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Working-age residents show elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.2% of the population (6,454 people), which is lower than the 27.1% recorded across Regional SA.
Senior health outcomes align generally with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Gambier is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.3%) and English (31.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for the suburb of Mount Gambier are below average, with citizenship at 90.0%, Australian-born residents at 87.8%, and households speaking only English at 92.7%. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 41.4% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Other category, which represents 0.8% of the population, equal to the Regional SA proportion of 0.8%. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the most common heritages are Australian at 31.3%, English at 31.3%, and Scottish at 7.8%. There are also notable differences in other groups, with German heritage recorded at 6.0% (compared to 8.2% across the region), Dutch at 2.0% (compared to 1.3%), and Maori at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Gambier is 41. 24.2% 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 41 years in the suburb of Mount Gambier is lower than the Regional SA average of 47, though higher than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional SA, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 15 - 24 age bracket (12.3%) and a lower proportion in the 65 - 74 bracket (11.9%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 7.2% to 8.7% of the total, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%. Age models suggest significant changes by 2041, with the 85+ cohort projected to rise by 982 people (102%), moving from 960 to 1,943.
Combined senior age brackets (65+) are expected to account for 79% of total population growth, pointing to a steadily aging profile, while declines are projected in the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Gambier
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 16 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 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 — 214 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (25,591 at the 2021 Census → 26,671 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 (SAL40947). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.