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Narrabundah has an estimated 7,191 residents, up from 6,455 at the 2021 Census — a change of 736 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 122 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 1,758 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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Analysis of ABS population figures for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census indicates the population of the suburb of Narrabundah is approximately 7,191 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 736 individuals (11.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,455 people. The calculation is based on a resident population of 7,014, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, plus an additional 122 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,758 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio among national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 11.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Narrabundah since the 2021 census outpaced both the state (8.3%) and the SA4 region, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 67.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for years after 2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government SA2 projections with a 2022 baseline are applied. Demographic forecasts indicate that future expansion in the area will exceed the national median for statistical regions, with aggregated SA2 projections estimating an increase of 1,044 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 12.1% over the 16 years.
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170 new dwellings have been approved in Narrabundah over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area statistics, the suburb of Narrabundah averages approximately 34 residential approvals annually, with an estimated 170 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 to date in FY-26. With an average of 3.4 new residents per year for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch generally creates upward pressure on pricing and intensifies buyer competition, while new residences carry an average development value of $463,000, indicating that builders are targeting the luxury segment with upscale projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $19.8 million this financial year, reflecting a moderate level of business-related development. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Narrabundah generates about 59% of the per capita construction activity, ranking in the 48th percentile of locations assessed nationwide, which indicates restricted options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing homes. New building approvals consist of 48.0% standalone houses and 52.0% medium and high-density options. This shift toward higher-density properties offers accessible price points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 68.0% houses), indicating a decline in available building land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 348 people for every approved dwelling, the suburb of Narrabundah represents a mature market. Looking forward, the suburb of Narrabundah is projected to add 867 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear to match future demands, supporting balanced market conditions without major price inflation.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Narrabundah, worth an estimated $15 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.57 billion. 10 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, the Narrabundah Long Stay Caravan Park Redevelopment, and The Establishment Narrabundah, with the list below highlighting the most significant developments.
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Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba)
Ongoing precinct renewal of Narrabundah's established local village centre, guided by the ACT Inner South District Strategy adopted under the Planning Act 2023. The strategy directs a mix of housing types, improved public realm, active travel connections, and community facility retention around the Iluka Street and Boolimba Crescent local shops. The centre serves as a key neighbourhood hub for Narrabundah's inner-south community, with incremental infill and public domain improvements anticipated through to 2038 and beyond.
Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
Kingston Arts Precinct
A $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston to create a premier visual arts and culture destination. The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic Fitters Workshop, Powerhouse, and Former Transport Depot to house major arts organisations like Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio. It includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space, artist studios, and a 346-space carpark. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2027.
National Security Office Precinct (York Park)
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities. As of May 2026, the adjacent John Gorton Campus Car Park is fully operational with ongoing facade work, while main construction for the office precinct is progressing following the permanent site closure in early 2025.
Cromwell Office Building Development
Development of a 19,800 sqm, six-level office building in Barton for a Commonwealth Government entity. The facility is designed to achieve a 6.0-star NABERS Energy and 6.0-star Greenstar rating, and will be 100% occupied under a 15-year lease with a 5-year extension option. An $85 million A-grade commercial building in Canberra's Barton precinct with 18,000sq m area and 225 parking spaces.
Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation (LIA) facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for 100 supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It addresses critical health hazards such as mould while modernising the military education and training environment.
Kingston Foreshore Precinct
Award-winning mixed-use waterfront precinct featuring premium apartments, restaurants, bars, retail, public art and parklands along the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Canberra Hospital Master Plan
A 20-year strategic transformation (2021-2041) of the Canberra Hospital campus to modernize clinical facilities and improve campus integration. Following the 2024 completion of the $640 million Critical Services Building (Building 5), current works focus on the demolition of Buildings 6 and 23 to facilitate the new Pathology and Clinical Support Building. The plan ultimately organizes the campus into seven distinct clinical precincts, including new inpatient buildings and expanded parking infrastructure to support long-term regional health demand.
3,745 residents of Narrabundah are employed, from a labour force of 3,892. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,910, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Narrabundah is characterized by a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and steady job numbers over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,745 residents are employed. The jobless rate is 0.3% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly low at 65.8% compared to the Australian Capital Territory level of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 13.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. Conversely, education & training represents a smaller share at 8.5% of jobs, compared to 9.6% across the wider region. Comparing the Census working population against the resident count suggests this predominantly residential locality provides restricted local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographical sectors, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.4% and the labor force grow by 1.2%, which led to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% increase in employment, a 1.1% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends in the suburb of Narrabundah. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local workforce data to project future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce suggests employment for residents should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narrabundah is $2,353 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,250 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,459 a year against an average of $85,655. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Narrabundah has a median taxpayer income of $69,459 and an average of $85,655. This ranks among the highest tiers nationally, compared to the median of $72,206 and average of $85,981 for the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $76,711 for the median and $94,597 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes all rank highly, placing between the 85th and 93rd percentiles across the country.
Income distribution statistics show the largest bracket is the 28.0% of taxpayers earning over $4000 per week (representing 2,013 residents), which differs from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 34.3%. A high concentration of affluent residents (40.6% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong purchasing power in the community. Housing costs consume 15.1% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 85th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narrabundah had 2,446 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 19% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,392 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the distribution of residential structures in the suburb of Narrabundah consisted of 68.2% standalone houses and 31.8% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Narrabundah matched the broader Australian Capital Territory level of 27.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (34.2%) or rented (37.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average, standing at $2,392, whereas the median weekly rent was $440, compared to regional averages of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Narrabundah are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent figures are also well above the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narrabundah counted 2,446 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,725 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 30% 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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Families make up 64.8% of all households, consisting of 29.9% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent households. The remaining 35.2% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 30.3% and group households at 4.8%. The average household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.6% of adults in Narrabundah hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 20.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,173 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 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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Residents of the suburb of Narrabundah exhibit qualification levels that greatly exceed average benchmarks, with 54.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the community well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.7%. Vocational education accounts for 19.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ which includes advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 11.1%. Participation in study is high, with 33.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 10.4% attending primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, and 7.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narrabundah reaches 49 stops on 101 routes, timetabled for about 7,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network indicates 49 active public transport stops operating in the suburb of Narrabundah, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected to 101 distinct routes, which support 6,994 passenger journeys per week. Access to transit is considered excellent, with residents living an average of 180 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 82%, followed by bus transit at 7% and cycling at 5%.
Car ownership stands at an average of 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the wider regional average. A relatively small proportion of the workforce, 13.2%, works from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit frequency averages 999 services per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 142 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
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68.3% of residents in Narrabundah report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Health metrics point to positive trends for residents of the suburb of Narrabundah. AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses indicates outcomes that align closely with national averages, showing standard rates of common illnesses across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering roughly 61% of the population (representing 4,388 people), compared to a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded were mental health concerns and arthritis, affecting 9.2% and 7.8% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 68.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Health trends for working-age individuals are standard. The suburb of Narrabundah has 19.5% of its population aged 65 and older (totaling 1,402 people), which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory proportion of 14.3%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health profiles, with national rankings aligning with the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.9% of Narrabundah residents were born overseas and 24.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (22.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Narrabundah demonstrates higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable locations, with 29.9% of residents born outside Australia and 24.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 40.1% of the community. The most distinct religious divergence is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of residents compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of Narrabundah are English at 23.2%, Australian at 22.2%, and Other at 11.7%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: French ancestry is overrepresented at 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.5% in the region), Polish is at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%), and Russian is at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narrabundah is 40. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 years in the suburb of Narrabundah is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and slightly above the national median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Narrabundah has a larger share of residents aged 55 - 64 (12.3%) and a smaller share aged 25 - 34 (12.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.5% to 7.5%, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.0%.
By 2041, significant changes in the age profile are anticipated. The 75 to 84 bracket is projected to increase by 40% (adding 215 people) to reach 755 from 539. This trend toward an older demographic is clear, with individuals aged 65+ making up 61% of the projected growth, while declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narrabundah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 122 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,455 at the 2021 Census → 7,191 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80099). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.