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North Adelaide has an estimated 7,519 residents, up from 6,823 at the 2021 Census — a change of 696 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 237 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,477 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 demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with address details verified by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of North Adelaide stands at approximately 7,519 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 696 individuals (10.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,823 people. This trend is deduced from a resident headcount of 7,516, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 237 verified new addresses added since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 1,477 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across national areas tracked by AreaSearch.
The suburb of North Adelaide's 10.2% growth rate since the 2021 census was higher than the state average (7.5%) and Greater Adelaide, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Demographic gains in the area were mostly driven by overseas migration, which acted as essentially the sole driver of population expansion in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government, published in 2023 using 2021 baseline data, are applied via a weighted aggregation method translating LGA-level population growth to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, demographic patterns indicate the suburb of North Adelaide will experience population growth slightly below the national median for statistical regions, with an projected increase of 930 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 forecasts, representing a total rise of 12.3% over the 16 years.
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330 new dwellings have been approved in North Adelaide over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That is 9.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 assessments of ABS building approvals distributed from wider statistical sectors, North Adelaide has recorded an annual average of about 66 new residential approvals, translating to approximately 330 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 3 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.3 new residents arriving per completed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear well-balanced, supporting a stable market, though this metric has climbed to 13.3 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising local demand and prospective constraints on supply.
Residential projects average a construction value of $1,771,000, indicating developers are prioritizing upscale, premium builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $148.1 million have been documented in the current financial year, demonstrating strong business investment locally. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Adelaide features 16.0% less new construction activity per resident, placing it in the 23rd percentile of locations evaluated across the country, which restricts options for buyers while bolstering demand for existing housing stock. Newly approved projects consist of 7.0% freestanding houses and 93.0% multi-dwelling options like townhouses or apartments. This heavy concentration of high-density housing provides entry-level price points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area records approximately 708 residents for every dwelling approval, indicating a mature residential market. Demographic projections indicate North Adelaide will add 927 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. With the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to adequately satisfy demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion that outpaces current demographic forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Adelaide, worth an estimated $6.23 billion. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.3 billion. 26 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and tourism. 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 construction works, and planning policies represent some of the most influential factors on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 39 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades, North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment, Skyline North Adelaide, and Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, with details provided below for the most significant projects.
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Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades
Upgrades and refurbishments at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, a private hospital providing surgical services, cancer care, maternity and birthing suites, intensive care, paediatrics, rehabilitation and palliative care. Current Calvary information refers to upgraded and refurbished hospital facilities, including a fully refurbished procedure suite and day surgery unit with three procedure rooms and seven theatres.
New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment
A $45 million SA Government redevelopment of the North Adelaide Public Golf Course into a world-class public golf and recreation precinct, and the exclusive home of LIV Golf in Australia through 2031. Designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, the project delivers a new 18-hole Championship Course, driving range, mini golf course and executive short course, with expanded walking and riding trails. The SA Government passed the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 to take control of the site from the City of Adelaide.Works formally commenced April 27 2026, with the south course being upgraded first. The original City of Adelaide and Commercial & General Links Precinct mixed-use masterplan (residential, aged care, hotel) has been superseded by this state-led initiative.
Skyline North Adelaide
Approved luxury apartment redevelopment beside the Lion Hotel, retaining and conserving the state heritage listed former Old Lion Brewery malthouse. The project, marketed as Skyline North Adelaide, comprises an eight-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial/office space, 35 three and four bedroom residences, communal facilities, basement parking, a roof deck swimming pool and spa, landscaping and heritage conservation works.
Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
The $135 million redevelopment of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre in North Adelaide's Park Lands, funded and built by the South Australian Government and operated by YMCA Aquatic. The new all-electric, sustainably designed facility opened on 27 January 2026, replacing the former centre which closed in August 2024. Features include a 50m 10-lane indoor pool, 25m 8-lane outdoor pool, warm-water rehabilitation pool, learn-to-swim pool, lagoon-style outdoor pool, waterslides, indoor splash zone, gym and fitness centre, sauna and steam rooms, cafe, and improved cycle and pedestrian connections.Designed by JPE Design Studio, Warren and Mahoney, and Yellaka (Karl Winda Telfer), the facility is powered by 100% renewable energy using locally-sourced, low-carbon materials including massive Austrian-milled timber beams. The former centre site will return over 1,000 square metres to Park Lands. YMCA Aquatic also operates the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre at Oaklands Park, with reciprocal access for members.
74-80 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development
Proposed six-level mixed-use development by Leyton Property comprising 19 apartments above a ground-floor shop or cafe tenancy, plus a separate two-storey dwelling fronting Sussex Street and 26 on-site car spaces. The State Commission Assessment Panel refused planning consent for DA 25033243 on 11 March 2026, so the scheme remains a proposal rather than an approved or construction-stage project.
Bowden Urban Renewal Project
A 16.3-hectare state-led urban renewal initiative transforming former industrial land into a high-density, walkable precinct. The project features climate-responsive architecture with a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating. Key developments active in 2026 include the ARC Bowden apartments, the FLOWE wellness hub, and South Australia's first major institutional build-to-rent project. Upon completion, the site will support approximately 2,500 dwellings and 5,300 residents.
Grote & Gouger Precinct (Gurner x Kennards)
A $1.25 billion carbon-neutral mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.7-hectare former Australia Post site. The project features four to five towers up to 28 storeys, delivering approximately 750 residences, a 220-room five-star hotel, and 15,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. It includes a public plaza, wellness center, and the new South Australian headquarters for Kennards Self Storage. The design by Fraser and Partners emphasizes sustainable living and high-end amenity.
4,507 residents of North Adelaide are employed, from a labour force of 4,623. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,973, about 146% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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North Adelaide benefits from a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 5.4%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional data. In March 2026, 4,507 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.3% below the 3.8% registered for Greater Adelaide, while labor force participation was close to the Greater Adelaide rate of 66.6%. Census data showed that a moderate 15.3% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a distinct concentration in professional & technical services, with a workforce share that is 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, construction jobs are underrepresented at 4.7% compared to the regional benchmark of 8.7%. Recording 1.5 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that employment levels rose by 5.4% and the labour force expanded by 5.0% during the year to March 2026, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from Greater Adelaide, where employment grew by 4.2%, the labour force increased by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in North Adelaide. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to North Adelaide's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. It should be noted that this estimate relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Adelaide is $1,867 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $964 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,608 a year against an average of $128,700. The average runs 109% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of North Adelaide are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $61,608 and an average of $128,700. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide, which recorded a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates point to roughly $67,874 for the median and $141,789 for the average in March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes are in the 75th percentile ($964 weekly), while household incomes place in the 57th percentile.
The largest cohort consists of 31.2% of residents (2,345 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring wider regional trends where 31.8% fall into the same bracket. After housing expenses, residents retain 85.7% of their income for other purchases, and the area ranks in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Adelaide had 2,862 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 28% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,914 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing types in North Adelaide, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 21.4% standalone houses and 78.6% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, and other formats, compared to the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other structures. Home ownership rates in North Adelaide exceeded the metropolitan average at 34.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (17.7%) or tenants (48.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562 at $1,914, while the median weekly rent stood at $390, compared to $320 across Adelaide metro.
Nationally, mortgage costs in North Adelaide are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Adelaide counted 2,862 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,154 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 51.9%, consisting of 13.7% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 5.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family households account for the remaining 48.1%, with single-person households representing 41.7% and group housing comprising 6.4% of the total. The median household size of 1.9 individuals is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.5% of adults in North Adelaide hold a university qualification, including 31.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 11.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 970 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,118 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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Attainment of higher education in North Adelaide is significantly higher than broader regional averages, with 52.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This strong academic profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational training is held by 19.8% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificate courses (11.5%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 34.5% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This cohort includes 22.6% attending tertiary institutions, 4.2% in primary school, and 3.1% in high school.
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Public transport in North Adelaide reaches 67 stops on 88 routes, timetabled for about 7,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 networks in the area feature 67 active transit stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are utilized by 88 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 7,034 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average of 126 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 64%, followed by 17% walking and 12% taking the bus.
Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.8 per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. Approximately 15.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Services average 1,004 runs per day across the network, which translates to roughly 104 weekly runs per individual transit stop.
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70.1% of residents in North Adelaide report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 77.7% 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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Health metrics demonstrate strong outcomes across North Adelaide, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low incidence of common medical conditions. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the population (5,840 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.2 and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 70.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort is particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the community (1,609 people), which is above the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Health indicators among this senior cohort are very strong, showing national performance tiers in line with the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of North Adelaide residents were born overseas and 20.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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North Adelaide shows greater cultural diversity than most comparable locations, with 20.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.8% of the local population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in North Adelaide are English at 27.3%, Australian at 19.0%, and Other at 9.2%. Significant differences emerge in other backgrounds, with Polish residents overrepresented at 1.1% of North Adelaide (compared to 1.0% regionally), German backgrounds at 5.9% (compared to 5.1%), and Russian ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Adelaide is 37. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.1% 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 37 years in North Adelaide is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and very close to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 15 - 24 age bracket is heavily overrepresented at 23.6% of the population, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 4.1%. The local concentration of young people aged 15 - 24 is significantly higher than the national share of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the local population has grown younger, with the median age falling 1.9 years from 39 to 37.
Key shifts include the 15 to 24 cohort rising from 20.5% to 23.6% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group expanding from 16.4% to 19.5%. Conversely, residents aged 65 to 74 dropped from 12.6% to 8.9%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 10.7% to 8.6%. By 2041, demographic patterns are projected to shift further, led by a 17% expansion in the 25 to 34 cohort (adding 244 people) to reach 1,711 from 1,466, while the 65 to 74 age group is expected to contract by 8 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Adelaide
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 11 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 — 237 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,823 at the 2021 Census → 7,519 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 (SAL41038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.