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Newton has an estimated 5,488 residents, up from 5,117 at the 2021 Census — a change of 371 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,529 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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Newton's population is estimated to have reached around 5,488 by May 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside validated new address registers. Since the 2021 Census reported a total of 5,117 residents, this shows a population rise of 371 people (7.3%). The figure is calculated from a base resident count of 5,434 determined by AreaSearch using the ABS demographic release from June 2025, combined with an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. With this size of population, the density stands at 2,529 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas examined.
The 7.3% post-census growth rate of Newton is within 0.2 percentage points of the statewide average (7.5%), indicating strong growth dynamics. Population growth was almost entirely driven by international migration, which acted as virtually the sole source of population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data and for periods after 2032, regional and LGA age-cohort projections from the SA State Government, published in 2023 using 2021 data, are applied with adjustments calculated through a weighted aggregation of population changes from local government to SA2 divisions. Future demographic patterns suggest a rate of population growth that exceeds the median for Australian statistical areas, with a projected increase of 951 residents up to 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 16.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
226 new dwellings have been approved in Newton over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies suggests that Newton averages approximately 45 approved dwellings annually, with an estimated total of 226 new homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 31 approvals have been documented so far. An average ratio of 1.2 residents entering the area per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates that housing supply is well-aligned with demand, supporting stable market conditions. The average valuation of these new homes is $379,000, which points to a development focus on more premium, higher-end projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.0 million during this financial year, showing ongoing business investment. Newton displays slightly elevated building activity compared to Greater Adelaide, tracking at 12.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain property values while ensuring options for buyers. The composition of new construction comprises 60.0% standalone houses and 40.0% multi-unit dwellings, generating a broader spectrum of medium-density choices that span various price points, ranging from classic family homes to more budget-friendly, smaller configurations. The area has a ratio of approximately 141 people for each dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Long-term projections indicate that Newton will add 897 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at established building patterns, the incoming supply of housing is expected to easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Newton, worth an estimated $870 million. 7 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development 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 infrastructure updates, major regional projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 7 developments that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include the ongoing Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation, the Chain of Trails Master Plan, the Campbelltown RSL Development, and the ongoing Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2), with the main details outlined in the list.
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Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged upgrade and implementation of the Thorndon Park Master Plan in Paradise, SA. Completed works include the all-inclusive Super Playground (opened December 2022), car parking improvements, and Hamilton Terrace entrance upgrade. Stage 1 community consultation on the revised Draft Master Plan closed November 2025, with Council considering engagement outcomes at its 21 April 2026 meeting. Future projects under consideration include improved oval space, enhanced wetlands and lake edging, a revamped central plaza and kiosk, amphitheatre relocation, heritage building repurposing, and potential accommodation bays.
Campbelltown Community Heart - New Council Office
Following extensive community consultation in late 2025, Campbelltown City Council resolved in December 2025 to proceed with a new, fit-for-purpose Council Office at the existing precinct at 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor (Option A). The 1968 office building is outdated, overcrowded and no longer fit for purpose. A PAC was deferred as a potential second stage, to be explored after the new office is delivered. The Alinea Group was engaged to develop concept models for the site.Detailed planning is now underway. The project is part of Council's broader Creating our Community Heart vision for the Montacute Road precinct.
Modbury Hospital Redevelopment
A $117 million expansion of Modbury Hospital featuring the new South Wing. The project delivered a Mental Health Precinct with a 24-bed rehabilitation unit and a 20-bed older persons unit, the North Eastern Cancer Centre with 12 chemotherapy chairs, and a five-storey multi-deck car park for over 300 vehicles. This redevelopment modernizes the facility to provide specialized care closer to home for Adelaide's north-eastern community.
Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment
Multi-stage redevelopment of the Rostrevor College campus delivering the 2025-2028 Master Plan. Works include the Mackey Mall renewal, classroom refurbishments, new learning and wellbeing spaces, upgraded boarding facilities at Duggan House, health centre improvements, perimeter safety upgrades and ongoing campus enhancements to support future enrolment growth and modern teaching environments.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
A strategic master plan endorsed by the City of Campbelltown in 2014 to guide staged upgrades to around 10 km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks, creating a safer and more accessible trail network from the foothills to the River Torrens Linear Park. The plan addresses existing conditions, access and safety issues, proposing new alignments, materials, furniture, biodiversity improvements, and upgraded signage. Implementation continues through multiple staged projects; the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail upgrade at Denis Morrissey Park, Hectorville, was officially launched in February 2024, co-funded by the SA Government Planning and Development Fund Open Space Grant Program ($225,000).Further works are funded through Councils open space strategy and annual business plans.
Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre
A proposed community performing arts centre (PAC) forming part of Campbelltown City Council's 'Creating our Community Heart' project at 172 Montacute Road. Following community consultation in late 2025, Council resolved to prioritise the construction of a new Council Office first, with the PAC to be explored as a potential future development stage. The venue was previously envisioned as a 500-seat theatre to support local creatives, diverse performances, and civic events.
Highbury Aqueduct Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged implementation of the 2013 Highbury Aqueduct Reserve Master Plan, transforming the former aqueduct lands into a 50 hectare linear park with shared walking and cycling trails, revegetation, erosion control and stormwater management works. Of the five major stormwater projects identified in the Master Plan, three have been completed along with four minor works, most recently a 2023 project near Freshford Avenue that replaced an eroded dam wall with rock chute structures and stabilised the channel.Tree removal and remediation works are currently underway along a section of the Aqueduct Trail. The reserve connects to the River Torrens Linear Park and includes the Pioneer Court Community Garden and a Bush For Life conservation site.
Campbelltown RSL Development
Redevelopment of Campbelltown RSL facilities including modern club amenities, function spaces, dining facilities, and community meeting rooms. The project enhances services for veterans and the local community with contemporary facilities and improved accessibility.
3,093 residents of Newton are employed, from a labour force of 3,194. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Based on statistical area data processed by AreaSearch, Newton is characterized by an educated labor force, strong representation in essential service industries, a jobless rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 5.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, 3,093 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.7 percentage points below the 3.8% registered across Greater Adelaide, while workforce participation is standard at 68.9% versus 66.6% in the metropolitan region. Census records indicate that a minor share of 9.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. By contrast, manufacturing has a lower footprint at 5.3% compared to the regional benchmark of 7.0%. Although the area offers local job options, comparison of the Census working population against local resident counts suggests a significant portion of workers commute outside the area. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from regional datasets, the year ending March 2026 saw employment climb by 5.3% and the labour force expand by 5.1%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe in Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and the jobless rate declined by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts for national employment published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these sector-specific growth forecasts to the employment distribution of Newton suggests a local employment rise of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newton is $1,550 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $752 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,871 a year against an average of $60,934. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that the median income in Newton was $52,871, while the average stood at $60,934. These figures sit below the national average and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Incorporating Wage Price Index inflation of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $58,248 for the median and $67,131 for the average by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 38th and 39th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 32.9% of residents (1,805 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the 31.8% recorded in this bracket regionally. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.6% of their income for other living expenses, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newton had 2,045 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 8% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 22.6% 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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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Newton was composed of 66.6% standalone houses and 33.4% alternative formats such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other options across metropolitan Adelaide. Outright home ownership in Newton was high at 38.7%, exceeding the metropolitan average, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (27.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Adelaide average at $1,625, and the median weekly rent was $350, compared to regional figures of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
On a national scale, Newton's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
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Newton counted 2,045 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,193 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.2% of all households, with couples raising children representing 31.0%, couples without children making up 25.1%, and single parents accounting for 13.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.8%, consisting of single-person households at 26.7% and group housing at 3.0%. The median household size of 2.5 people aligns with the average for Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.8% of adults in Newton hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 247 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,058 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 benchmarks in the area show that tertiary attainment is lower than the broader region, with university graduation rates of 28.8% compared to the SA4 average of 42.2%, presenting a clear focus area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (19.8%). Participation in study is quite strong, with 26.2% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 8.5% in primary school, 6.2% in higher education, and 5.7% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newton reaches 26 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Public transport connectivity includes 26 active transit stops in Newton, consisting of various bus options. These locations are served by 30 separate routes that provide a combined 1,131 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with dwellings generally situated within 186 meters of the closest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 86%, and buses used by 11%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A relatively low share of 9.7% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic conditions.
Transit service averages 161 trips daily across the routing network, representing roughly 43 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.4% of residents in Newton report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, Newton shows favorable overall health outcomes. While chronic conditions are not highly prevalent among the general population, they exceed national averages within older and higher-risk age groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, representing approximately 51% of the population (~2,804 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common medical issues, impacting 7.6% and 6.8% of the community respectively. A high share of residents, 71.4%, reported having no health conditions, which is higher than the 67.9% average across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low levels of illness. Citizens aged 65 and older represent 17.9% of the population (982 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 19.2%, though this group ranks lower on health metrics relative to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.5% of Newton residents were born overseas and 41.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (29.1%) and Australian (13.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Newton exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 37.5% of residents born outside Australia and 41.3% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 61.1% of the population. The most prominent relative difference is in the Other religious category, which represents 3.5% of the local population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestries in Newton are Italian at 29.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%; Australian at 13.6%, which is lower than the regional average of 22.8%; and English at 13.5%, which is below the regional average of 27.8%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Greek ancestry overrepresented at 4.1% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newton is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.1% 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 in Newton is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39, and slightly higher than the national median of 38 years. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.3% compared to Greater Adelaide, while children in the 5 to 14 cohort are less common at 10.1%. Estimates since the 2021 Census indicate the 35 to 44 age cohort has grown from 12.8% to 14.5% of the total population, while the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 7.2% to 6.3%. Future demographic projections for 2041 indicate significant changes for Newton.
The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to increase by 33% (229 people), growing from 696 to 926, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket is projected to see minimal growth of only 5% (32 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newton
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,117 at the 2021 Census → 5,488 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 (SAL41029). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.