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Nightcliff has an estimated 4,343 residents, up from 3,884 at the 2021 Census — a change of 459 people, or 11.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 2,995 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 Nightcliff has an estimated population of approximately 4,343 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS updates with post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 459 people (an 11.8% expansion) compared to the 3,884 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch determined this resident figure of 4,343 by reviewing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 64 validated new addresses established post-Census. With a density of 2,995 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Nightcliff ranks in the highest quartile across nationally analyzed locations.
Its 11.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaces both the SA3 territory and the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, establishing the suburb of Nightcliff as an area leader in demographic expansion, with overseas migration serving as the primary driver by generating roughly 59.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch demographic modeling, complemented by cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) for remaining locations and post-2032 periods. Looking forward, the suburb of Nightcliff is slated for expansion exceeding the national median across statistical territories, with SA2 aggregates indicating an influx of 576 persons by 2041, which corresponds to an overall gain of 13.3% across the 16 years.
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ABS residential approval figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that Nightcliff typically sees roughly 2 residential dwellings approved per year, totaling an estimated 14 approvals over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 through FY-25), with 5 recorded in FY-25 to date. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 13.1 new residents arrived annually for every newly constructed residence, creating a situation where demand substantially outpaces building additions, commonly driving price escalation and buyer competition. New residences carry an average construction value of $561,000, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks to indicate an emphasis on premium residential projects.
Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $11.2 million this financial year signal steady commercial building activity. Residential building output in Nightcliff tracks 60.0% below the Greater Darwin per-capita benchmark, reflecting a subdued construction pace that generally tightens supply and bolsters existing home values. This lower activity relative to national metrics highlights urban maturity alongside potential planning and land constraints. Current building volume is evenly distributed between 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% attached dwellings, offering medium-density living choices that appeal to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors seeking accessible price points. A ratio of approximately 1411 people per approval underscores an established, mature urban environment. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Nightcliff is on track to gain 576 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling additions could fall short of resident inflows, likely intensifying market competition and underpinning residential property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nightcliff, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 11 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $240 million. 5 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and civic infrastructure shifts hold significant influence over local development patterns. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district. Notable initiatives comprise the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff, the John Stokes Square Redevelopment, the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, and the Darwin Mid Suburbs Area Plan, with prominent undertakings detailed in the following summary.
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Nightcliff Village Masterplan
City of Darwin is delivering the Nightcliff Village Masterplan through staged public realm upgrades to revitalise the village centre. Stage 1 streetscape beautification was completed in November 2024, including upgraded pedestrian access, new trees, lighting, stormwater improvements, public art and laneway enhancements. Additional stages will progressively deliver further landscaping, seating, shade, artwork and public space improvements.
Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff
The Australian Government committed $50 million to deliver up to 100 new social and accessible homes across the Northern Territory under the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP). The NT Government is delivering the program, with homes built to adaptable standards to suit seniors and people with mobility issues. In the Top End, the first 8 homes across Rapid Creek, Tiwi and Wanguri were completed in July 2025 by C&R Constructions. A further 6 Top End homes are due to commence October 2025 with completion by mid-2026.Concurrent construction is underway in Katherine East (9 homes), Tennant Creek (3 homes) and Alice Springs (6 homes), all targeting mid-2026 completion.
John Stokes Square Redevelopment
The John Stokes Square redevelopment in Nightcliff has transformed an aging public housing estate into a mixed use social housing and community precinct. Delivered by the Northern Territory Government, the project provides a new Nightcliff Police Station, 78 purpose built social housing units for seniors and people living with disability, improved public open space and landscaping, and a pedestrian friendly link between Nightcliff Village and Nightcliff Shopping Centre.
Intersection Upgrade - Dick Ward Drive and Fitzer Drive
Road safety upgrade funded through the Australian Government Black Spot Program and delivered by City of Darwin. Works include reconstruction of the pedestrian refuge island, new traffic islands, separation of left and right turn lanes on Fitzer Drive, new road pavement, and relocation of a light pole to improve the right turn from Dick Ward Drive. Construction commenced on 11 May 2026 and is scheduled for completion by the end of July 2026, weather permitting.
Sea Breeze Apartments
Sea Breeze is a six storey residential and commercial development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove, on the fringe of the Nightcliff Commercial Precinct in Darwin. The project comprises 92 apartments (a mix of two and three bedroom layouts across ten floorplans) above two levels of underground parking, plus around 700 sqm of ground floor commercial and retail space. Originally designed in 2015, construction was halted in 2016 when the NT property market downturn hit, with only the basement car parks and ground floor commercial level completed at that time.Builder and developer Sunbuild restarted works on site in 2023 following a renewed period of growth in the Territory economy, and the project is currently under construction and selling off the plan.
Nightcliff Sports Club Master Plan
A conceptual master plan by Rossi Architects for the redevelopment of the Nightcliff Sports Club precinct in Darwin's northern suburbs. The club is home to lawn bowls greens, a bistro, bars and gaming facilities, and supports affiliated Darwin sporting clubs including Nightcliff Bowls, Nightcliff Football (Tigers), Nightcliff Cricket, Nightcliff Netball and others. The master plan sets out a long-term vision for upgraded clubhouse and recreational facilities, distinct from the separately funded City of Darwin-led Nightcliff Oval changeroom project next door.No development application or construction timeline has been confirmed publicly.
Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
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2,624 residents of Nightcliff are employed, from a labour force of 2,702. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 75.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,367, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce data synthesized by AreaSearch demonstrates that Nightcliff features a well-educated labor base, solid representation across essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and resilient employment conditions over the preceding twelve months. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,624, with joblessness tracking 0.6% beneath the 3.5% reported across Greater Darwin, alongside a typical participation rate of 75.4% versus 72.9% regionally. Census returns showed a modest 4.6% of workers based at home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures influenced these findings. Local employment is heavily anchored in public administration & safety, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering an employment proportion 1.6 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for a smaller footprint at 6.7%, trailing the 9.2% regional standard. Comparisons between resident headcount and Census worker totals suggest the locality is predominantly residential with fewer employment hubs within its borders. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, SALM and ABS statistical aggregations show local employment expanded by 0.1% while the labour force grew by 0.7%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. Across Greater Darwin over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 0.4%, the workforce grew by 0.8%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be assessed against national occupational projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia. Nationally, employment is modeled to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth rates to Nightcliff's employment profile yields projected local gains of 7.2% across five years and 14.8% across ten years, representing a baseline weighted projection that excludes localized demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Nightcliff is $2,051 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,203 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,135 a year against an average of $84,008. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Nightcliff record a median income of $72,135 and an average income of $84,008, outpacing Greater Darwin benchmarks of $66,956 (median) and $77,199 (average) to rank among the highest nationally. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $78,923 for median income and $91,913 for average income as of March 2026. Individual earnings from the Census 2021 reach the 91st percentile nationwide with $1,203 weekly. Within the local population, 36.4% (1,580 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching the 36.7% proportion observed across the surrounding region.
Affluence is underscored by 30.2% of earners taking home over $3,000 per week, fostering a strong market for high-end retail and services. Housing outlays absorb 14.9% of income, placing local disposable earnings in the 71st percentile nationally alongside an 8th decile SEIFA income position.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nightcliff had 1,522 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 55% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,972 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape in Nightcliff was comprised of 35.9% houses and 64.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Darwin metro profile of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 19.9%, exceeding the metropolitan rate, while 25.0% of homes carried a mortgage and 55.1% were rental properties. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $1,972 and median weekly rent of $350 sat below Greater Darwin figures of $2,100 and $385. Against national benchmarks, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas local rental costs remain below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nightcliff counted 1,522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,702 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure at 60.9%, made up of 26.1% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. The remaining 39.1% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 30.8% and group households account for 7.9%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, tracking below the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.1% of adults in Nightcliff hold a university qualification, including 28.7% with a bachelor degree and 17.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 505 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,070 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 in Nightcliff comfortably exceed broader standards, with 51.1% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared against 27.3% across NT and 30.4% nationwide. This high level of academic attainment primes the area for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees form the largest group at 28.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 24.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates at 16.1% and advanced diplomas at 8.7%. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the population, with 32.6% of residents actively undertaking studies.
This cohort comprises 10.4% in tertiary education, 8.6% attending primary education, and 6.4% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Nightcliff reaches 11 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit infrastructure includes 11 active bus stops across Nightcliff, supported by 19 individual routes that deliver a combined 1,063 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is favorable, with residents situated an average of 210 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, daily travel is predominantly outbound, with car transport accounting for 84% of commutes and cycling representing 5%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional levels at 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, a modest 4.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a metric subject to pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 151 daily trips across the combined network, translating to roughly 96 weekly services for each individual stop.
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78.3% of residents in Nightcliff report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness patterns reveal excellent health status across Nightcliff, highlighted by an exceptionally low occurrence of widespread health ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is notably strong, covering approximately 60% of residents (2,601 people), which exceeds the Greater Darwin rate of 57.8%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 6.0% and 6.1% of residents respectively, whereas 78.3% of the community reported no medical conditions at all, surpassing the 77.1% recorded for Greater Darwin. Working-age locals maintain excellent health profiles with minimal chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.3% of the community (534 people), tracking higher than the 10.7% regional proportion, with older residents recording national health rankings that outstrip the broader general populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.2% of Nightcliff residents were born overseas and 32.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (18.8%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Nightcliff, where 37.2% of residents were born overseas and 32.7% use a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 35.9% of the community. Hinduism exhibits notable local concentration, representing 9.5% of residents compared to the Greater Darwin share of 4.2%. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Nightcliff are English at 21.7%, Australian at 18.8%, and Other at 16.5%. Notable variation from regional averages is also evident across several other backgrounds: Greek ancestry represents 3.6% (versus 2.3% regionally), Indian ancestry stands at 4.0% (versus 2.2%), and Filipino ancestry comprises 3.1% (compared to 3.8% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nightcliff is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 32.2% 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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Nightcliff maintains a younger demographic profile relative to Greater Darwin. Updates as of August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 41.1% of the population compared to 34.9% across Greater Darwin, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 27.5% against 32.1% regionally. Median age remains steady at an estimated 34, matching the 2021 Census figure as well as the Greater Darwin median of 34 recorded in that Census. Meanwhile, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have decreased from 21.6% at the Census to an estimated 19.8%.
Looking to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are projected to capture the bulk of growth, expanding by 213 residents (40%) to reach 747.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nightcliff
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 | Jul 2026 2 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 Jul 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,884 at the 2021 Census → 4,343 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 (SAL70210). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.