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Muirhead has an estimated 4,261 residents, up from 3,689 at the 2021 Census — a change of 572 people, or 15.5%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 2,492 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch combining ABS updates for the surrounding region with 9 validated new addresses since the Census place the population of the suburb of Muirhead at approximately 4,261 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 572 people (15.5%) compared to the 3,689 people counted in the 2021 Census, a figure corroborated by evaluating the June 2025 ABS ERP release. The suburb of Muirhead registers a population density of 2,491 persons per square kilometer, positioning it in the top quartile of Australian locations assessed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA3 territory and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Muirhead's 15.5% expansion since the 2021 census underscores its role as a regional growth hotspot.
Natural increase served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating roughly 55.00000000000001% of total population expansion over recent periods, alongside positive inflows from both interstate migration and overseas migration. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch integrate the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, alongside age cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region releases (based on 2022 data) to project trends beyond 2032 and across uncovered SA2 areas. These figures indicate that the suburb of Muirhead is positioned for above median population growth relative to benchmarks, with SA2-level modeling forecasting an influx of 917 persons through to 2041. Over the course of the 16 years, this trajectory represents an aggregate expansion of 21.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Muirhead over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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 of ABS building approvals across statistical areas shows that residential construction approvals in Muirhead have averaged roughly 11 new homes per annum, totaling 58 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 8 recorded to date in FY-25. An influx of 9.2 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights substantial supply constraints relative to local demand, intensifying buyer interest and driving price pressures. New residential projects average an expected construction cost of $566,000, tracking slightly above regional norms and reflecting a pipeline oriented towards higher-end dwellings.
Non-residential development remains negligible, evidenced by just $693,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Residential development in Muirhead has outpaced the regional benchmark, running 48.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period compared to Greater Darwin, which sustains local asset values while providing buyers with options, even as building momentum has recently moderated. Current levels sit below the national standard, reflecting an established urban landscape and potential planning restrictions. Detached houses account for 92.0% of recent residential activity while attached dwellings constitute 8.0%, preserving the low-density suburban fabric tailored toward family living. A ratio of around 555 people per dwelling approval demonstrates the deeply established nature of the local housing market. Forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Muirhead will expand by 917 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, housing completions will struggle to match demographic growth, likely fueling buyer demand and placing 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 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Muirhead, worth an estimated $193 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, sports & recreation and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Surrounding infrastructure investments and urban master plans play a critical role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a single major development directly influencing the district, alongside surrounding regional initiatives including the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Lee Point Master-planned Urban Development, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and Leanyer Primary School.
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Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
Leanyer Primary School
The Northern Territory Government is constructing a new classroom building at Leanyer Primary School.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
A purpose-built facility for young people aged 10 to 17 at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing a safe, structured space for after-hours and school holiday programs, mentoring, skill development, and support services. The site was confirmed in early 2026 following community consultation, replacing an earlier proposed location at the former Casuarina Fire Station. The hub will cater for up to 60 young people at a time, with capacity for up to 100 during special events, and will include a flexible air-conditioned activity space, a learning kitchen, breakout and meeting rooms, outdoor activity areas, and a safe drop-off zone.The design and construct tender was awarded in July 2026 to Aspire Design and Construct Pty Ltd. The project is jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.
Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement
Construction of approximately 430 metres of replacement DN150 DICL water main in Edgeview Court, Leanyer, including decommissioning and removal of the existing asbestos water main. The works, tendered as T24-1256 by Power and Water Corporation, involved survey and realignment to minimise clashes with services and trees, traffic management, temporary servicing to existing customers, and testing and commissioning of the new main to ensure a reliable water supply to residents.
Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff
The Australian Government committed $50 million to deliver up to 100 new social and accessible homes across the Northern Territory under the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP). The NT Government is delivering the program, with homes built to adaptable standards to suit seniors and people with mobility issues. In the Top End, the first 8 homes across Rapid Creek, Tiwi and Wanguri were completed in July 2025 by C&R Constructions. A further 6 Top End homes are due to commence October 2025 with completion by mid-2026.Concurrent construction is underway in Katherine East (9 homes), Tennant Creek (3 homes) and Alice Springs (6 homes), all targeting mid-2026 completion.
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A new $26.8 million aquatic and leisure centre in Casuarina, featuring an 8-lane 50m pool, a resort-style lagoon pool, a learn-to-swim pool, wet and dry play areas, a cafe, BBQ facilities, a gymnasium, and a basketball 3-on-3 court. The project was funded by the City of Darwin and the Australian Government.
Sea Breeze Apartments
Sea Breeze is a six storey residential and commercial development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove, on the fringe of the Nightcliff Commercial Precinct in Darwin. The project comprises 92 apartments (a mix of two and three bedroom layouts across ten floorplans) above two levels of underground parking, plus around 700 sqm of ground floor commercial and retail space. Originally designed in 2015, construction was halted in 2016 when the NT property market downturn hit, with only the basement car parks and ground floor commercial level completed at that time.Builder and developer Sunbuild restarted works on site in 2023 following a renewed period of growth in the Territory economy, and the project is currently under construction and selling off the plan.
Nightcliff Sports Club Master Plan
A conceptual master plan by Rossi Architects for the redevelopment of the Nightcliff Sports Club precinct in Darwin's northern suburbs. The club is home to lawn bowls greens, a bistro, bars and gaming facilities, and supports affiliated Darwin sporting clubs including Nightcliff Bowls, Nightcliff Football (Tigers), Nightcliff Cricket, Nightcliff Netball and others. The master plan sets out a long-term vision for upgraded clubhouse and recreational facilities, distinct from the separately funded City of Darwin-led Nightcliff Oval changeroom project next door.No development application or construction timeline has been confirmed publicly.
2,439 residents of Muirhead are employed, from a labour force of 2,450. Unemployment sits at 0.4%, with participation at 77.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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 3,051, about 72% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce metrics across Muirhead indicate an exceptionally qualified labor market with substantial representation in vital public services and an unemployment rate of only 0.4%, according to aggregated statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 2,439 residents are gainfully employed, with the local jobless rate tracking 3.0% below the 3.5% observed in Greater Darwin, alongside an active labor participation rate of 77.5% compared to Greater Darwin's 72.9%. Working from home accounted for just 3.4% of employed residents in Census records, a metric that may reflect temporary Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Local employment is concentrated within public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The community exhibits a strong specialty in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector engages only 5.8% of the resident workforce, trailing the 9.2% recorded across Greater Darwin. A comparison between the resident labor pool and the number of local jobs recorded at the Census highlights that the suburb is predominantly residential with limited employment situated within its boundaries. Review of ABS and SALM figures indicates that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, Muirhead experienced parallel 0.8% contractions in both the labor supply and total employment, keeping unemployment steady. Over the same timeframe, Greater Darwin logged a 0.4% rise in jobs and a 0.8% expansion in its labor force, accompanied by a 0.3 percentage point increase in joblessness. National modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides broader context for future workforce requirements, projecting Australian employment to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these industry projections to Muirhead's sectoral footprint indicates potential employment gains of 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years via a weighted baseline model.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Muirhead is $3,029 a week (about $158,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,383 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $82,927 a year against an average of $96,577. 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 aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Muirhead sit at the upper end of the national spectrum. Median taxable income across the suburb of Muirhead reaches $82,927, while the average stands at $96,577, substantially outstripping Greater Darwin's benchmarks of $66,956 and $77,199. Factoring in a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 stand at $90,730 for the median and $105,665 on average. Census evaluations place local household, family, and individual income metrics between the 96th and 97th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, 40.9% of residents (1,742 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, mirroring the wider regional proportion of 36.7%. A high-earning bracket ($3,000/week or more) captures 50.5% of the community, underscoring strong financial capacity. Housing outlays absorb 14.5% of income, positioning residents in the 96th percentile for disposable income and placing the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Muirhead had 1,045 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 5% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $313 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 10.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. 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 records show that standalone houses constitute 92.7% of the residential stock in Muirhead, while attached dwellings and other formats account for 7.3%, differing noticeably from the broader Darwin metro breakdown of 63.5% separate houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is low at 5.3%, lagging Darwin metro, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (49.4%) or rented (45.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment sits at $2,600, well above Darwin metro's $2,100, whereas the median weekly rent of $313 sits beneath the metropolitan figure of $385. Evaluated nationally, local mortgage commitments heavily exceed the Australian norm of $1,863, while rental costs remain well below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Muirhead counted 1,045 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,207 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 62% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 90.6%, led by couples with children (61.6%), followed by couples without children (21.8%) and single parent families (6.1%). Non-family living situations make up 9.4%, comprising lone person households (6.9%) and group households (2.8%). The typical household in Muirhead averages 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.2% of adults in Muirhead hold a university qualification, including 28.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 17.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials among residents aged 15+ in Muirhead are exceptionally high, with 44.2% holding tertiary degrees, outperforming both the NT average of 27.3% and the Australian figure of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest single category at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 28.9% of adult residents, comprising advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (17.9%). Current learning engagement is robust, with 39.5% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort includes 14.9% attending primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 8.5% enrolled in tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Muirhead means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 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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Public transit in Muirhead is provided via 3 active bus stops that connect to 16 individual routes, delivering 1,269 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with an average distance of 319 meters from residences to the nearest boarding point. Due to the area's residential layout, the vast majority of workers commute outward, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys and vehicle ownership averaging 1.9 per dwelling. Only 3.4% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings. Across all operating routes, transit schedules deliver an average of 181 trips per day, translating to roughly 423 weekly trips per individual stop.
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84.8% of residents in Muirhead report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.8% 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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Health and well-being indicators across Muirhead are exceptionally favorable according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition rates and mortality statistics, with minimal incidence of chronic ailments across all age cohorts. Private health insurance participation is remarkably widespread, covering roughly 65% of the total population (2,761 people), which significantly outpaces the 57.8% recorded for Greater Darwin and the Australian national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 4.8% and 4.3% of the community respectively, while 84.8% of residents report no medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Darwin figure of 77.1%.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 2.3% of the locality (98 people), substantially below Greater Darwin's 10.7%. Older residents maintain excellent health metrics, aligning closely with top-tier national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.1% of Muirhead residents were born overseas and 46.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.4%) and English (15.6%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Muirhead exhibits notable cultural breadth, with 44.1% of its community born overseas and 46.7% utilizing a language other than English in the home environment. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 47.7% of residents. A prominent divergence appears in Hinduism, which represents 8.1% of the population locally compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin. Examining parental birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in Muirhead comprise Other at 18.4% (exceeding the regional level of 13.1%), Australian at 17.4% (below the regional benchmark of 22.6%), and English at 15.6% (trailing the 21.7% seen regionally).
Pronounced differences are also evident among other backgrounds, with Indian ancestry making up 9.7% (vs 2.2% across the wider region), Filipino ancestry comprising 6.0% (vs 3.8%), and Greek ancestry accounting for 4.7% (vs 2.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Muirhead is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 34.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of the suburb of Muirhead tilts heavily toward younger demographics. Updated August 2026 figures show that 39.8% of the population are children and young adults (0 - 24), compared to 32.1% in Greater Darwin, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 2.3% against a regional benchmark of 10.7%. The median age remains at 29 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sits 5 years below Greater Darwin's median of 34 and well under the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Residents aged 45 - 64 have increased their share from 16.7% at the Census to 18.2%.
By 2041, this middle-aged and young retiree segment is projected to absorb the bulk of growth by adding 343 residents (44%) to reach 1,119, while the 65+ cohort is anticipated to expand by 71% to reach 168 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Muirhead
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,689 at the 2021 Census → 4,261 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL70198). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.