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Noarlunga Downs has an estimated 4,082 residents, up from 4,031 at the 2021 Census — a change of 51 people, or 1.3%. That puts 943 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 updates for the wider region, alongside new address points validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Noarlunga Downs is approximately 4,082 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 51 individuals (1.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,031 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,075, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population level results in a density ratio of 942 residents per square kilometer, matching typical averages observed across locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, contributing about 56.99999999999999% of all gains in recent periods, although every source of growth, including natural increase and interstate migration, recorded positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age group, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data, are applied with adjustments made via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. Based on these projected demographic trends, a population increase slightly below the median of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area projected to grow by 300 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, showing an overall growth of 7.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Noarlunga Downs over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics compiled from statistical area data, the suburb of Noarlunga Downs has averaged about 7 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated 39 homes approved over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 10 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), housing supply is matching or exceeding demand, offering buyers more choices while supporting the potential for population growth to outpace projections, with new dwellings being constructed at an average value of $280,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $1.3 million this financial year, highlighting the residential character of the locality. Relative to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Noarlunga Downs displays much lower construction activity (61.0% below the regional average per capita). This constrained new supply generally underpins stronger demand and pricing for existing homes. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting market maturity and indicating potential development constraints. New construction consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the low density character of the area with a focus on detached homes that attract buyers seeking space. The estimated ratio of 627 residents per dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections indicate the suburb of Noarlunga Downs will add 293 residents by 2041 (using the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). If current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall behind population growth, which is likely to increase buyer competition and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Noarlunga Downs
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Noarlunga Downs, worth an estimated $330 million. A further 10 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.74 billion. 2 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, retail 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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Nothing influences local performance as much as changes to infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 6 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to affect the area. Key projects include the Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project, Noarlunga Residential Development, and Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion, with the details below focusing on those of most relevance.
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Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project
Stage 1 of the Main South Road Duplication between Seaford and Aldinga has been completed and is open to traffic. The project duplicated approximately 10 km of Main South Road, improving safety, reducing congestion and supporting tourism and regional growth on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It forms the first stage of the broader Fleurieu Connections program.
Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion
$74M State Election commitment delivering new 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and additional mental health facilities. Expanding critical healthcare services for southern Adelaide communities with specialized treatment capabilities.
Sunset Residential Development
A 42-hectare master-planned residential community featuring 644 allotments with land sizes up to 540m2. The development includes 15% affordable and social housing outcomes, extensive green spaces including a major north-south walking trail connecting to Onkaparinga River Recreation Park. Located in a prime coastal position with proximity to South Australian beaches and McLaren Vale wine region.
Colonnades Shopping Centre Ongoing Upgrades
Major regional shopping centre serving southern suburbs with ongoing upgrades and expansions. Key retail hub featuring department stores, supermarkets, specialty shops and dining options with improved facilities and customer amenities.
Pine Reserve Development - Aberfoyle Park
Open space development at Pine Reserve funded through Federal Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. Includes playground upgrades, walking paths, landscaping and community gathering spaces.
YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project
Proposed residential development in Morphett Vale featuring modern family homes with sustainable design principles. YAS Property & Development was founded in 2015 by Adelaide-based businessman and entrepreneur Tim Shahin. The company focuses largely on sub-divisions and unique housing developments and is one of the fastest-growing property development companies in South Australia.
Victor Harbor Road Duplication
Duplication of approximately four kilometres of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road (Old Noarlunga) and Main Road (McLaren Vale) to improve safety, traffic flow and capacity, including a new four-way, two-lane roundabout at Robinson Road and the realignment of Quarry Road. All lanes are now open to traffic and the project is complete as part of the broader Fleurieu Connections program delivered by the Fleurieu Connections Alliance.
1,903 residents of Noarlunga Downs are employed, from a labour force of 2,102. Unemployment sits at 9.5%, with participation at 61.8%. 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. 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 Noarlunga Downs has a balanced workforce distributed across white and blue collar jobs, with a solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 9.5%, and an estimated job growth of 7.3% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,903 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 5.6% higher than the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is slightly below average (61.8% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). According to Census details, a low 6.8% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area displays a specific employment specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are under-represented, accounting for only 4.3% of the workforce in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs compared to 7.3% in Greater Adelaide. Although local jobs exist within the area, the ratio of Census working population to the local population indicates that many residents commute to other districts for work. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period experienced an employment increase of 7.3% alongside a labour force expansion of 5.2%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide, where employment grew by 4.2%, the labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional context on future demand within the suburb of Noarlunga Downs. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment mix in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Noarlunga Downs is $1,189 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $648 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,629 a year against an average of $57,675. 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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The income level in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs is below the national average according to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs is $52,629, and the average income is $57,675, which compares to Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,981 (median) and $63,541 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs all rank between the 12th and 19th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, containing 30.1% of residents (1,228 people), reflecting regional patterns where 31.8% are in this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Noarlunga Downs had 1,668 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 4% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,352 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs, as measured at the latest Census, consisted of 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs was lower than that of Adelaide metro, at 22.0%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (43.5%) or rented (34.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well below the Adelaide metro average at $1,352, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Noarlunga Downs counted 1,668 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority at 64.9% of all households, consisting of 24.0% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 15.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.1%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households making up 3.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in Noarlunga Downs hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,223 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 983 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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The area experiences educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.9%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (32.5%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.
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Public transport in Noarlunga Downs reaches 34 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 630 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 analysis shows 34 active transport stops operating within the suburb of Noarlunga Downs, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 632 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 187 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A relatively low 6.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 90 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.6% of residents in Noarlunga Downs report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Health data shows significant challenges facing the suburb of Noarlunga Downs, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with common health conditions being notable across both younger and older cohorts, and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,034 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 11.9 and 9.6% of residents, respectively, while 60.6% declared themselves as completely free of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population experiences notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 19.6% of residents aged 65 and over (800 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly matching the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Noarlunga Downs is largely Australian-born, at 76.8% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.8%) and Australian (28.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Noarlunga Downs was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average regarding cultural diversity, with 76.8% of its population born in Australia, 89.7% being citizens, and 91.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs was found to be Christianity, which accounts for 37.1% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which makes up 0.9% of the population, compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs are English, comprising 34.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian, comprising 28.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 22.8%, and Scottish, comprising 6.4% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of the suburb of Noarlunga Downs (vs 0.3% regionally), Dutch at 2.0% (vs 1.2%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Noarlunga Downs is 39. 26.1% 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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At 39 years, the median age in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs matches the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and remains essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (8.2% locally), while 35 - 44 year-olds are under-represented (12.5%). Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.1% to 8.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 12.9% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 11.0% to 9.9%.
Demographic modeling suggests the age profile in the suburb of Noarlunga Downs will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 120%, adding 73 residents to reach 135. The 35 to 44 group displays more modest growth at no new residents, adding no residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Noarlunga Downs
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,031 at the 2021 Census → 4,082 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 (SAL41035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.