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Norwood (SA) has an estimated 7,572 residents, up from 6,354 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,218 people, or 19.2%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 189 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 3,426 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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Norwood (SA) has an estimated population of approximately 7,572 residents as of May 2026, calculated through AreaSearch's evaluation of recent ABS updates and validated new locations since the previous national headcount. This represents a gain of 1,218 individuals (19.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,354 residents. The estimate is derived from a resident baseline of 7,568 established via the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 189 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. This population level results in a density of 3,426 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quarter of all Australian areas assessed.
This 19.2% rate of expansion outpaced the statewide average of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, positioning the suburb of Norwood (SA) as a regional leader in demographic growth. The influx was mostly powered by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 94.0% of the overall population rise over recent periods. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the baseline. For regions omitted from these datasets and for projections past 2032, regional and LGA age projections released in 2023 by the state government based on 2021 numbers are integrated using weighted calculations from LGA down to SA2 divisions. Looking ahead, the suburb of Norwood (SA) is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median of areas monitored by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 907 people by 2041, representing a total expansion of 11.9% over the 16-year period.
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286 new dwellings have been approved in Norwood (SA) over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building data indicates that Norwood maintains an annual average of approximately 57 approved residential dwellings, culminating in an estimated 286 new homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 19 building approvals have been logged. Because the area has seen a ratio of 4 incoming residents for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average valuation of these new constructions stands at $759,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing upscale, premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $130.0 million have been documented during the current financial year, highlighting robust business investment in the locality. Norwood features construction activity that is somewhat elevated compared to Greater Adelaide, tracking at 30.0% above the metropolitan average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps support local property values while offering options to buyers, though recent construction volumes have slowed down. The composition of new residential projects consists of 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% multi-unit developments such as apartments or townhouses. This emphasis on higher-density construction offers more accessible options for buyers and caters to investors, downsizers, and first-time purchasers. The metric of 181 people per approved dwelling indicates a developing area. Based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Norwood's population is anticipated to grow by 903 residents by 2041. Given the current trajectory of home building, incoming housing stock is projected to comfortably accommodate this growth, providing favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting demographic expansion above current estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Norwood (SA), worth an estimated $95 million. A further 6 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $815 million. 4 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, communities and retail. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Osmond Terrace Mixed-Use Development, the Glenside Development, the Norwood Oval Redevelopment, and The Parade Quarter, with key details provided in the list below.
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Norwood Green
A $120 million master-planned mixed-use community at 100 Magill Road, Norwood, built on the former Caroma factory site. The precinct comprises 111 apartments across five seven-storey buildings and 33 townhouses, arranged around a communal village green. Ground-floor retail includes an ALDI supermarket, East End Cellars, cafes and specialty tenants. Designed by Tectvs architects and jointly developed by Buildtec Group and Catcorp. Final stage apartments are now available, with earlier stages completed and occupied.
Osmond Terrace Mixed-Use Development
Proposed contemporary mixed-use development delivering 85 apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial spaces at 66-78 Osmond Terrace, opposite Norwood Oval in the inner-eastern Adelaide suburb of Norwood.
Norwood Oval Clubrooms and Members Facilities Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of Norwood Oval, including the new two-storey Wolf Blass Community Centre, 180-seat members clubroom and function space, Premier's Bar, upgraded changerooms, umpire and away-team facilities, kiosk, toilets, merchandise outlet, renovated Sir Edwin Smith Stand, improved Woods Street entry and streetscape works. The project supports SANFL, AFLW, SANFLW and community football use.
Glenside by Cedar Woods
Masterplanned redevelopment of the former Glenside Hospital site into a residential community of about 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhomes, with retained heritage buildings, landscaped streets, community open space and links to the Adelaide Park Lands. Several apartment stages, including Banksia and Bloom stages, are complete, while Cedar Woods continues to deliver the remaining apartment precincts. A 2025 Planning and Design Code Amendment has increased permitted height in a localised north-west corner from 8 to 20 storeys, enabling up to about 200 additional homes, subject to future development application approval.
Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade
A multi-stage project involving the installation of new stormwater drainage infrastructure across St Morris, Trinity Gardens, Maylands, and Stepney. Designed to reduce flood risk, increase capacity for 1-in-100-year storm events, and utilise Council reserves for temporary stormwater detention. Stages 2 and 3 completed May 2024. Stages 1 and 4 are scheduled for 2025.
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre Redevelopment
The $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre into a state-of-the-art aquatic facility. It includes a 10-lane 50m outdoor pool, two indoor pools (learn to swim pool and 25m pool), a 14m high water slide, outdoor splash play area, new change rooms, a multi-purpose meeting room, and kiosk. Expected completion early 2026.
Gilberton Swing Bridge Redevelopment Project
Redevelopment of the heritage-listed Gilberton Swing Bridge, located within the River Torrens Linear Park, connecting St Peters and Gilberton. The project involved a total refurbishment to meet modern safety and design standards while retaining historical significance. Opened in January 2018, the new bridge incorporated recycled plastic bags for decking.
Burnside Village Expansion
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping center bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
4,567 residents of Norwood (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 4,683. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 69.1%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 9,659, about 128% 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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Norwood boasts a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 6.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,567 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (69.1% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 16.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a particularly high density of professional & technical workers, tracking at 2.0 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.0% of local workers compared to 7.0% across Greater Adelaide. Because the suburb supports 1.2 workers for every resident as of the Census, it operates as an employment center that draws in commuters from surrounding neighborhoods to fill local positions. Based on statistical analyses of SALM and ABS data for the 12 months ending March 2026, the local employment pool expanded by 6.4% and the active labor force grew by 6.2%, causing the unemployment rate to contract by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% rise in employment and a 4.0% increase in the labor force, also yielding a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. National occupational projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local demand. These five and ten-year national outlooks have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests that employment among residents could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Norwood (SA) is $1,752 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,002 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,991 a year against an average of $95,216. The average runs 51% 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled for financial year 2023 places the income levels in Norwood among the highest nationwide. The median income for local taxpayers is $62,991, with the average income reaching $95,216, compared to $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for the broader Adelaide metropolitan area. Factoring in a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimated figures would be approximately $69,397 for the median and $104,899 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, individual earnings sit at the 78th percentile ($1,002 per week), while household earnings align with the 50th percentile.
The income distribution shows that 30.3% of local residents (representing 2,294 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional pattern of 31.8% in this bracket. Local households allocate 16.0% of their income to housing expenses, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 50th percentile, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index of economic resources.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Norwood (SA) had 2,928 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 35% detached houses and 15% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Norwood at the time of the Census consisted of 34.8% standalone houses and 65.2% alternative structures like apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached properties, whereas the Adelaide metropolitan average stood at 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was comparable to the metropolitan average at 32.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (21.5%) or tenants renting their homes (46.2%). The median mortgage payment of $2,000 per month was substantially higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $390 also exceeded the regional benchmark of $320.
On a national scale, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norwood (SA) counted 2,928 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,489 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 38% 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 make up the majority of local households at 54.8%, consisting of couples with children at 17.8%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single parent households at 7.5%. The remaining 45.2% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 38.1% and group shared households at 6.9%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.0, which is below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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53.6% of adults in Norwood (SA) hold a university qualification, including 33.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 565 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,117 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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Academic credentials among Norwood residents are significantly higher than regional averages, with 53.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This concentration of higher education positions the area well for knowledge-based sectors. Undergraduate degrees are the most common credential at 33.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education accounts for 21.1% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 11.8%. Participation in study is high, with 27.9% of the local population enrolled in an educational program.
This group is composed of 11.1% in higher education, 7.8% in primary school, and 4.5% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Norwood (SA) reaches 29 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 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 0.9 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 infrastructure includes 29 active bus stops operating locally, serviced by 33 unique routes that provide a total of 2,387 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 188 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 68%, followed by buses at 12% and walking at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average. A total of 16.3% of working residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 341 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 82 weekly departures from each individual stop.
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70.8% of residents in Norwood (SA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Local health metrics indicate excellent outcomes for Norwood, with AreaSearch evaluations showing very low rates of chronic conditions and low mortality rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 65% of the population (representing 4,886 residents) holding policies. This rate is higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent diagnosed conditions among local residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.7% and 7.4% of the population, respectively, while 70.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The population under 65 exhibits favorable health indicators. Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.4% of the local population (representing 1,696 individuals), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Seniors in the suburb display strong health profiles, with national rankings that closely mirror those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.3% of Norwood (SA) residents were born overseas and 24.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.8%) and Australian (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 24.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 32.3% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 40.5% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is among followers of Judaism, who make up 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries are English at 25.8% of the population, Australian at 17.7% (which is lower than the metropolitan average of 22.8%), and Other at 9.0%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with Hungarian ancestry representing 0.5% of residents (compared to 0.3% across the region), Italian ancestry at 7.0% (compared to 5.2% regionally), and Polish ancestry matching the regional average at 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norwood (SA) is 40. 31.7% 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 residents is 40 years, which aligns closely with the Greater Adelaide average of 39 years and is slightly older than the Australian average of 38 years. The cohort aged 25 to 34 is strongly represented at 19.1% compared to metropolitan Adelaide, while children aged 5 to 14 are less common at 7.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.8% to 8.4%, and the 15 to 24 group has expanded from 11.2% to 12.6%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 12.4% to 10.9%.
Future projections for 2041 point to notable demographic shifts in Norwood. The group aged 85 and older is expected to grow by 115% (an increase of 235 people), rising from 204 to 440 individuals. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to account for 53% of the total population increase, highlighting an aging profile. Conversely, the cohort aged 5 to 14 is projected to decrease by 6 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Norwood (SA)
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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 — 189 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,354 at the 2021 Census → 7,572 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 (SAL41053). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.