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Murray Bridge has an estimated 16,748 residents, up from 15,043 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,705 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 559 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 641 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 Murray Bridge has an estimated population of around 16,748, established through AreaSearch assessment of ABS regional updates alongside validated new addresses logged after the Census. Compared to the 15,043 people counted in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 1,705 people (11.3%). This estimate builds upon the resident population baseline of 16,417 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 559 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date. Demographically, this yields a population density of 641 persons per square kilometer, preserving generous physical room and future expansion potential.
With an 11.3% growth rate following the 2021 census, the suburb of Murray Bridge outpaced both the Rest of SA and the broader SA3 area (6.0%) to establish itself as a primary regional growth center. Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which represented approximately 90.0% of total net additions. Projections for each SA2 area utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling based on 2022 figures. Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, AreaSearch incorporates 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts based on 2021 numbers, adjusting them via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 geographic levels. Looking toward future demographic shifts, the suburb of Murray Bridge is projected to place in the upper quartile of Australian non-metropolitan locations, expanding by 3,939 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 21.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
562 new dwellings have been approved in Murray Bridge over the past five years, an average of 112 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 131 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 195, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval records mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Murray Bridge has averaged approximately 112 dwelling approvals annually, accumulating an estimated 562 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 195 approvals have been documented. Over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), roughly 1.4 new residents entered the community for every newly approved home, maintaining balanced supply conditions and steady market fundamentals alongside an average dwelling construction cost of $367,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $310.4 million in the current financial year, demonstrating considerable enterprise and commercial investment locally.
Residential building activity in Murray Bridge exceeds the Rest of SA benchmark (tracking 32.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), sustaining housing availability while supporting underlying asset demand. Detached houses constitute 89.0% of newly approved dwellings compared to 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining an open, low-density suburban landscape oriented toward standalone housing that appeals to buyers seeking extra space. The area records approximately 95 people per dwelling approval, underscoring an active and expanding residential market. Over the period extending to 2041, Murray Bridge is projected to add 3,608 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction rates continue to align with population expectations, though prospective purchasers may encounter tighter market conditions as community expansion continues.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Murray Bridge, worth an estimated $177 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.7 billion. 15 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic urban planning play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Prominent initiatives include the Sturt Reserve Master Plan, Pathways Estate, Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge Residential Growth Areas, and the Murray Bridge South Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade, with key priority undertakings outlined below.
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Sturt Reserve Master Plan
A long term riverfront transformation of Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge into a premier regional destination on Ngarrindjeri Country. The master plan, prepared by ASPECT Studios with TERROIR and Mulloway Studio, divides the reserve into four precincts: Recreation, History and Tourism, Play, and Accommodation. Completed stages include the Murray Bridge Regional Rowing Centre, war memorial relocation, wharf shelter, trail head, and the Lower Timber Wharf replacement. The 4.85 million dollar Ngarrindjeri inspired Pondi Play Space, funded by the federal government with a 1.4 million dollar council contribution, will replace the flood damaged playground and feature a sensory Pondi the Murray Cod sculpture, outdoor classroom, water and sand play areas.A new BMX and dirt jump park, approved by council in December 2025 with a 230,000 dollar budget and contractor Spry Civil Construction, is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Future stages include a visitor information centre with cafe, river swimming pool, dog park, and accommodation precinct on the former landfill site.
Pathways Estate, Murray Bridge
Pathways Estate is a small residential land subdivision on Melaleuca Way in Murray Bridge, developed by AVJennings. The estate offers allotments ranging from around 415sqm to 1181sqm, connecting more than 10 hectares of green open space and wetlands with boardwalks and bikeways. Blocks are connected to water, sewer, power, gas and NBN. The estate is now sold out, with all released allotments settled or under contract. Located close to Murray Bridge High School, Unity College and Fraser Park Primary School, and around 68km east of the Adelaide CBD.
Murray Bridge Residential Growth Areas
The Murray Bridge Residential Growth Areas Code Amendment was approved in February 2026, rezoning approximately 97.5 hectares across three precincts for low to medium density residential development. The project is supported by South Australia's first Basic Infrastructure Scheme, coordinating roads, stormwater, water, sewer, power and communications infrastructure before development proceeds. The precinct is expected to deliver around 900 new homes, including affordable housing requirements for larger developments.
Murray Bridge Soldiers Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
A comprehensive 5-stage redevelopment of the Murray Bridge Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The project delivered a state-of-the-art Emergency Department featuring two resuscitation bays, seven treatment and paediatric bays, specialized procedure and consulting rooms, triage areas, and quiet rooms. Significant infrastructure upgrades were also made to the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), operating theatres, medical imaging, and administration wings, complemented by new drive-through ambulance access and a community plaza acknowledging traditional owners.
Murray Bridge Community Dental Clinic
Public dental clinic providing services to eligible children and adults in the Murray Bridge region, funded through a federal health infrastructure agreement to enhance regional healthcare access.
Murray Bridge High School Major Upgrade
Capital works program delivering a new two storey middle school and special education building, a new technical studies building, refurbished entrepreneurial and art spaces, landscaping upgrades and removal/relocation of older transportables to modernise the campus and support growing enrolments.
Summerfield Battery
The Summerfield Battery is a 240MW/960MWh four-hour duration battery energy storage system developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. Located near Tepko, it enhances grid stability, provides backup power, and supports South Australia's goal of 100% net renewable energy by 2027. The project utilizes technology from Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE and features a 10-year offtake agreement with Origin Energy.
Murray Bridge South Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade
$1.1 million Schools Upgrade Fund project at Murray Bridge South Primary School, delivering upgrades to the school's toilet block and new shade coverings over all three of its playground structures. The funding was announced in 2024 as part of a $17 million round of the Australian Government's Schools Upgrade Fund, which supported 18 South Australian public schools with the greatest need, and was the only Murraylands school to receive funding in that round. The works align with SunSmart policy and provide safer, all-weather outdoor learning spaces for students.
6,660 residents of Murray Bridge are employed, from a labour force of 7,166. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 51.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% 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 14,345, 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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Murray Bridge maintains a diverse employment base covering both white-collar and industrial vocations, characterized by a substantial manufacturing presence, an unemployment rate of 7.1%, and an estimated 2.3% annual increase in job numbers according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,660, while the local jobless rate sits 1.6% higher than Regional SA's 5.5%, accompanied by a comparatively subdued workforce participation rate of 51.7% relative to 58.3% across Regional SA. Census returns showed a modest 4.1% of local workers operating from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions should be considered.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Local economic specialization is especially pronounced in manufacturing, which commands a workforce share 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for 8.9% of local employment, well below the regional standard of 14.5%. Comparing the Census local resident headcount against the locally employed population suggests that internal employment capacity within this predominantly residential setting remains constrained. Analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from larger statistical regions indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 2.3% while the labour force grew by 4.1%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, the Regional SA experienced a 1.2% employment growth, a 2.6% expansion in the labour force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Murray Bridge. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Murray Bridge's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years. This estimate relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Murray Bridge is $1,005 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $574 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,540 a year against an average of $47,223. 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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Based on postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, median taxable earnings in the suburb of Murray Bridge stand at $42,540, with an average taxpayer income of $47,223. These figures sit beneath Australian benchmarks, as well as the Regional SA median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $46,866 (median) and $52,026 (average) as of March 2026. Across national income percentiles, Census records place Murray Bridge's household, family, and individual incomes between the 3rd and 9th percentiles.
Income distribution shows a primary grouping of 31.2% of locals (5,225 people) earning between $400 - 799, whereas the wider regional pattern centers on the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (27.5%). Housing cost burdens remain pronounced, with retained earnings averaging 83.0% of income, ranking at the 4th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Murray Bridge had 5,998 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Murray Bridge is composed of 85.4% separate houses and 14.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and other configurations), contrasting with Regional SA proportions of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 29.9%, trailing the Regional SA level, while 28.0% of homes carry a mortgage and 42.0% are tenanted. Typical local housing expenses include a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083 and a median weekly rent of $240, positioned below the Regional SA figures of $1,153 and $220 respectively.
When assessed against national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, housing costs in Murray Bridge remain significantly lower.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Murray Bridge counted 5,998 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,678 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 61.8%, including couples without children (26.4%), couples with children (20.4%), and single parent families (13.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 38.2%, predominantly consisting of lone person households (34.9%) alongside group households (3.3%). Average household occupancy sits at a median of 2.2 people, tracking slightly below the Regional SA standard of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.9% of adults in Murray Bridge hold a university qualification, including 7.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,496 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 918 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 profiles indicate lower levels of higher tertiary qualifications in the area, with 9.9% of residents holding a university degree relative to the nationwide mark of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct scope for community educational advancement. Bachelor degrees constitute 7.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Conversely, technical and vocational credentials are widespread, with 36.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between certificates (29.3%) and advanced diplomas (7.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.5% of residents actively undertaking formal education.
Enrolments comprise 12.3% of locals in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary education courses.
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Public transport in Murray Bridge reaches 41 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 400 m from its nearest stop. 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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The local transit network in Murray Bridge encompasses 41 active transport stops connected across 29 separate routes, together providing 289 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with local residents situated an average distance of 396 meters from their closest transport facility. Reflecting the area's predominantly residential character, most journeys are outward-bound, and private cars represent the primary mode of travel at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, falling below wider regional benchmarks, while 4.1% of residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 41 trips per day throughout the overall route network, translating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.
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59.2% of residents in Murray Bridge report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 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 evaluations conducted by AreaSearch highlight meaningful community health needs across Murray Bridge, with elevated chronic condition diagnoses and mortality rates affecting both younger residents and mature age brackets, alongside a constrained private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 46% of the total population (~7,658 people). This compares to 48.9% regionally and 55.7% across Australia. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most prevalent diagnosed illnesses locally, each affecting 10.6% and 10.6% of residents respectively, while 59.2% of the local population reported no chronic conditions, compared with 62.5% in Regional SA.
Long-term health issues remain elevated within the working-age bracket. Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.3% of the community (4,069 people), below the Regional SA share of 27.1%, with older resident health indicators aligning closely with broader Australian demographic patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Murray Bridge is largely Australian-born, at 84.0% of residents, with 11.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (28.8%). 4.5% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Murray Bridge track beneath national benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 84.5% of the local population, 84.0% born in Australia, and 88.8% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 43.8% of people in Murray Bridge. Notably, Judaism records an above-average local presence at 0.1% of the population, compared to virtually no recorded share across Regional SA. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the primary groups identified in Murray Bridge are English (30.7%), Australian (28.8%), and German (9.4%).
Distinct variations also appear across other demographic lineages: Filipino ancestry accounts for 2.6% of Murray Bridge residents (relative to 0.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 4.5% (compared to 3.3%), and Maori background comprises 0.5% (against 0.2% across Regional SA).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Murray Bridge is 42. 26.5% 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 in Murray Bridge is comparatively younger than Regional SA overall. Younger and mid-career adults aged 25 - 44 represent 27.0% of the population as at August 2026 versus 21.4% regionally, while mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 21.4% locally against a 25.1% regional baseline. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 42, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years beneath the Regional SA median of 47 recorded at that count. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has contracted from 23.8% to an estimated 21.4%.
The most substantial demographic increase leading up to 2041 is expected across the retiree and senior age bracket (65+), which is projected to expand by 1,635 residents (40%) to reach 5,705.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Murray Bridge
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 10 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 Aug 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 — 559 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,043 at the 2021 Census → 16,748 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 (SAL40987). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.