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Munno Para has an estimated 6,721 residents, up from 4,719 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,002 people, or 42.4%. Growth has averaged 5.0% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 677 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 1,706 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Munno Para has an estimated population of approximately 6,721, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 4,719 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 2,002 people (42.4%). This figure builds on an estimated resident population of 5,805 calculated from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 677 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Munno Para's population density stands at 1,705 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across AreaSearch's nationwide assessments.
With a 42.4% expansion rate following the 2021 census, the suburb of Munno Para outpaced both the broader state (7.7%) and Greater Adelaide, establishing itself as a regional frontrunner in population expansion. Interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 74.0% of recent population additions, while natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections for each SA2 region rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with 2022 as their baseline. Where data is absent for specific SA2 locations, or for horizons beyond 2032, AreaSearch incorporates the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections based on 2021 numbers, adjusting them by weighting and aggregating LGA trends to the SA2 level. In light of these anticipated demographic movements, the suburb of Munno Para is projected to experience substantial growth placing it in the highest quartile of statistical regions nationally, gaining 1,382 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models and achieving an overall expansion of 6.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
701 new dwellings have been approved in Munno Para over the past five years, an average of 140 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 172 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 221, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential building approvals distributed from statistical area metrics reveals that Munno Para averages roughly 140 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling approximately 701 approved homes over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 221 approved to date in FY-25. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the ratio of 1.5 incoming residents each year per constructed residence suggests that supply aligns effectively with local demand to sustain market balance, accompanied by an average estimated construction cost of $342,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, $13.4 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during the current financial year, demonstrating steady investment across non-residential sectors.
On a per-person basis, residential construction in Munno Para is 77.0% above the Greater Adelaide standard, expanding options for prospective purchasers. This elevated building rate significantly outstrips the nationwide average, underscoring substantial developer engagement. Detached dwellings constitute 95.0% of new residential development approvals, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 5.0%, preserving the suburban character and continuing to attract households seeking freestanding properties. A metric of approximately 27 people per dwelling approval further highlights Munno Para as an expanding growth locality. Projections show that Munno Para is set to add 466 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Prevailing rates of building activity suggest incoming housing supply will sufficiently accommodate this demand, supporting constructive conditions for homebuyers and potentially allowing population expansion to outpace current projections.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Munno Para, worth an estimated $2.41 billion. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.2 billion. 23 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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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Major infrastructure developments and strategic urban projects play a decisive role in shaping local community performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 key initiatives with expected influence over the locality. Prominent works include Riverbanks College Angle Vale, Riverbanks Precinct - Stage 3 & 4 (Munno Para West), Kalina Estate, and Playford Alive, with key details provided below.
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Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West
Construction is underway on the $60 million Coles-anchored Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, part of a broader $175 million retail precinct. The 6,420sqm facility features a full-line Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, and St Georges Bakery. Handover for the bulky goods and showroom precinct is expected in late 2027, while the main shopping centre aims for completion by the end of 2026. The site includes 300 car parks and four EV charging stations.
Angle Vale Township Expansion
Expansion of the Angle Vale township adding approximately 700 hectares of new development near the Gawler River (north), Northern Expressway (east) and Curtis Road (south). The Playford Growth Area Structure Plan underpins the rezoning to accommodate future population and employment growth across the cities of Playford and Salisbury. As at March 2025, the SA Government has launched an Infrastructure Scheme investigation to resolve a funding impasse between private landowners, the City of Playford and the State Government over delivery of civil infrastructure (roads, kerbs, footpaths, street lighting and stormwater).Separately, SA Water is actively installing approximately 5 km of trunk water and sewer mains and two pump stations under a $59 million program, with sewer upgrades targeted for completion mid-2025 and water upgrades by mid-2026. The expansion will accommodate thousands of new residential allotments and includes mixed-use commercial and community facilities.
Mark Oliphant College Community Facility
Integrated community facility at Mark Oliphant College delivering a purpose-built kiss 'n' drop (400 m kerbside zone) with 200 new parking bays and access upgrades, and a regional-level soccer sportsground featuring a FIFA-quality synthetic pitch, natural pitch, six changerooms, function room and semi-commercial kitchen. The kiss 'n' drop facility was completed in late 2025, with sportsground construction commencing in early 2026. Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club is the selected anchor tenant. Jointly funded and delivered by City of Playford and the SA Department for Education.
Riverbanks Estate - Angle Vale
Riverbanks is a masterplanned community of approximately 300 house and land lots in the heritage township of Angle Vale, 31 km north of Adelaide CBD. The estate is developed across multiple stages (with Stage 6 now releasing) adjacent to the Gawler River, Riverbanks College B-12, and the Angle Vale town centre. Residents enjoy easy Northern Expressway access, proximity to Munno Para shopping, and a range of parks and sports facilities within the broader Playford City growth corridor.
Kalina Estate
Kalina Estate is a master planned community at the corner of Stebonheath Road and Curtis Road in Munno Para West, being delivered by Fairmont Homes Group. The project will deliver around 1,200 house and land lots along with local parks, wetlands and a small future retail precinct as part of the broader residential growth in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Everleigh Affordable Housing Development
51 affordable homes featuring mix of two and three-bedroom single-storey homes designed around a central reserve. Partnership between SA Housing Trust and Fairland Group.
The Entrance Estate Angle Vale
Boutique residential estate in Angle Vale featuring premium land releases with river views and heritage tree preservation. High-quality urban design with wide lots, landscaped streetscapes, and proximity to established amenities. Targeting families seeking premium lifestyle in northern Adelaide.
Angle Vale to Munno Para West Water and Wastewater Network Upgrade
SA Water is upgrading the water and wastewater network along Curtis Road, Heaslip Road and surrounding streets between Angle Vale and Munno Para West. Current works include wastewater mains along Curtis Road between Andrews Road and Heaslip Road, new water and wastewater mains along Heaslip Road, works across the Northern Expressway and associated pump station works. The project forms part of SA Water's metropolitan growth program supporting housing growth in Adelaide's northern suburbs, with construction traffic impacts continuing through mid-2027.
2,073 residents of Munno Para are employed, from a labour force of 2,311. Unemployment sits at 10.3%, with participation at 52.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 5,752, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Munno Para maintains a mixed workforce of white-collar and blue-collar positions, supported by substantial representation across essential service sectors and an unemployment rate of 10.3% according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. By March 2026, 2,073 local residents were employed; however, the local unemployment level sits 6.5% higher than the 3.8% rate seen in Greater Adelaide, and the local labour participation rate of 52.0% trails the 66.4% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Furthermore, Census responses showed that only 5.0% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, retail trade represents a core area of concentration, employing workers at 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 2.8% of the local workforce, well below the 7.3% seen across Greater Adelaide. Based on the proportion of resident workers versus local jobs captured at the Census, this largely residential community provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. An examination of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across broader statistical districts shows that in the year leading to March 2026, Munno Para experienced a 4.5% contraction in its labour force alongside a 7.0% decline in total employment, resulting in a 2.4 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment increase by 4.2%, its labour pool grow by 4.0%, and its unemployment rate drop by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring patterns can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 across five- and ten-year intervals. While nationwide workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectory variations between sectors will influence the local market. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry distribution indicates potential employment increases of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years for Munno Para, based on a baseline weighting model that does not incorporate localised population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Munno Para is $1,234 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $685 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,454 a year against an average of $52,144. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 at postcode level indicate that the suburb of Munno Para has a median taxpayer income of $48,454 and an average of $52,144. These figures sit below the national standard, while Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% following financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $53,382 for the median and $57,447 for the average. Census records position personal, family, and household earnings in Munno Para within the 15th to 25th percentiles across the country.
In terms of distribution, 33.1% of residents (2,224 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the 31.8% observed regionally. Residents face significant affordability challenges, retaining only 79.6% of their income, which places the area at the 12th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Munno Para had 1,783 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $265 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,296 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing landscape in Munno Para consists of 85.3% separate houses and 14.7% alternative property types (including semi-detached dwellings, units, and other structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwelling types across metropolitan Adelaide. Outright home ownership in Munno Para stands at 10.4%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, with the remainder of occupied private properties held under a mortgage (42.0%) or occupied by tenants (47.6%). Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,296, substantially lower than the Adelaide metro figure of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $265 against $320 across the metropolitan area.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are markedly lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well below the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Munno Para counted 1,783 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,539 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 29% 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 make up the majority of living arrangements at 67.9% of all local households, divided between couple families with children (26.2%), couples without children (20.3%), and one-parent families (20.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.1%, comprising single-person households (28.5%) and group households (3.6%). The local median household size sits at 2.5 people, matching the average for Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.6% of adults in Munno Para hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,207 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 934 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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Tertiary educational attainment is relatively subdued in the area, with 11.6% of residents holding higher education qualifications compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a key focus area for local educational development. Among higher degrees, bachelor qualifications are held by 8.4% of the population, postgraduate degrees by 2.1%, and graduate diplomas by 1.1%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 40.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (31.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.7%). A significant portion of the local community is actively engaged in studies, with 32.6% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by level, 14.0% attend primary school, 7.2% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Munno Para reaches 45 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 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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Munno Para contains 45 public transport boarding points across rail and bus networks, served by 15 separate routes delivering a collective 1,171 scheduled trips each week. Commuter access is rated positively, with residents located an average distance of 247 meters from their closest transit facility. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 91% of journeys to work, while 6% use buses. Motor vehicle availability averages 1.2 vehicles per household, below the regional figure. Additionally, 5.0% of local workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era travel conditions.
Transit services run at an overall frequency of 167 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 26 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.9% of residents in Munno Para report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality statistics, health concerns in Munno Para affect both younger and older residents across a range of conditions. Rates of private health insurance coverage are notably subdued, with roughly 48% of the community (~3,203 people) holding private cover, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationally. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported ailments, diagnosed in 12.7 and 11.7% of residents, respectively, while 62.9% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 9.2% of the local population (618 people), noticeably below the 19.1% share recorded for Greater Adelaide, with senior health indicators generally tracking in line with wider national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Munno Para is largely Australian-born, at 80.3% of residents, with 15.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (28.4%). 3.3% 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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Cultural diversity in Munno Para ranks above the broader standard, with 19.7% of residents born abroad and 15.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary faith, accounting for 31.8% of the population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation is in the Other religious category, representing 1.7% of residents compared to 1.8% regionally across Greater Adelaide. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds in Munno Para are English at 32.4%, Australian at 28.4% (substantially exceeding the regional proportion of 22.8%), and Other at 9.8%. Specific variations also appear among other cultural backgrounds, with German ancestry recorded at 4.3% in Munno Para (compared to 5.1% across the region), Filipino at 1.6% (against 1.0%), and Russian at 0.3% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Munno Para is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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 demographic structure of Munno Para is concentrated around working-age adults and young families. AreaSearch estimates from August 2026 show that children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 37.7% of the suburb, compared to 29.0% across Greater Adelaide, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for just 9.2% locally versus 19.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 30 years, decreasing from 31 at the 2021 Census and remaining 9 years below the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that same Census, where the Australian median stood at 38.
Looking at specific age cohorts, adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 33.7% at the Census to an estimated 37.1%. Furthermore, projections to 2041 indicate that the 25 - 44 age cohort will experience the largest numerical increase, adding 164 residents (7%) to reach a total of 2,657.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Munno Para
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 677 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,719 at the 2021 Census → 6,721 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 (SAL40979). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.