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Novar Gardens has an estimated 2,518 residents. That puts 1,431 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Novar Gardens has an estimated population of 2,518 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2,508 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates a modest rise of 10 people (0.4%). That figure is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 2,513 from the June 2025 ABS release, combined with 4 validated new addresses added following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,430 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core driver of local expansion, accounting for roughly 97.0% of all recent demographic additions. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets for SA2 zones released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base period), with post-2032 periods and non-covered areas drawing upon 2023 SA State Government LGA/Regional age-cohort projections (based on 2021 numbers) adjusted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation. Long-term modeling places future demographic growth within the highest quartile nationwide, projecting that the suburb of Novar Gardens will add 614 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 figures, representing an overall increase of 24.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Novar Gardens over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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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An assessment of ABS residential construction approvals mapped across statistical zones reveals that Novar Gardens has averaged approximately 4 dwelling approvals per year, generating 20 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no new approvals have been recorded. Given recent demographic contraction, the addition of new housing has matched demand adequately, supporting options for prospective purchasers. Meanwhile, non-residential building activity included $8.8 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. Dwelling construction per capita in Novar Gardens is subdued compared to Greater Adelaide, falling 76.0% below the metropolitan benchmark.
A low volume of newly built supply generally supports demand and capital values across the existing residential market. Construction volumes are similarly constrained against national figures, reflecting an established urban landscape and limited site availability. Recent development composition comprises 40.0% standalone houses and 60.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options creates accessible price points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also marks a departure from the established stock profile (presently 80.0% separate houses), illustrating the shrinking pool of greenfield/infill parcels, changing occupant requirements, and demand for more diverse housing formats. Demographic projections indicate an expansion of 609 residents across Novar Gardens through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. If residential building activity continues at its current subdued trajectory, new housing additions may fall behind population gains, potentially tightening purchasing competition and supporting upward price movement.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Novar Gardens, worth an estimated $17.5 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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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Urban performance and local connectivity are heavily shaped by planning updates, capital works, and major civil infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 key projects positioned to exert an influence on the surrounding district. Notable developments in the pipeline include the Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, Project Flight - Adelaide Airport Terminal Expansion, as well as the Morphettville Racecourse Redevelopment, with prime focus directed toward those bearing direct local relevance.
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Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton
Removing the level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road with new tram overpasses to make journeys safer and more reliable. Part of the broader Tram Grade Separation Projects. Tram services resumed in January 2026, while intersection upgrades and the Mike Turtur Bikeway shared use path construction remain ongoing to be completed later in 2026.
Northshore Glenelg
Boutique apartment complex overlooking the Glenelg Marina. Features 40 architecturally designed apartments with spacious living, unique views of the bay, onsite health facilities including indoor pool, sauna, private gym, and communal rooftop terraces.
Morphettville / Glengowrie Horse Related Activities Code Amendment
Two code amendments rezoning nearly 14 hectares from recreation and horse-related uses to urban neighbourhood zones. It facilitates the transition of former stabling areas into medium to high-density housing, accommodating up to 136 homes with developments up to 8 levels, and mitigating ongoing risks with the movement of horses on public streets.
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg is a $40 million streetscape and infrastructure revitalisation project delivered by the City of Holdfast Bay in partnership with the Australian Government. Spanning the entire commercial corridor of Jetty Road, the project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs continuous DDA-compliant stone paving, improves pedestrian crossings, and introduces new greening and public art. Major civil works are progressing toward scheduled completion in late 2026.
Mooringe Avenue Development, North Plympton
Renewal SA is offering a prime 3,650my development-ready site in Adelaide's western suburbs, ideal for a small-scale medium density residential development. Located 7 km from Adelaide's CBD and close to Kurralta Park Shopping Centre, the corner allotment at 70-74 Mooringe Ave, North Plympton, features 128 m of street frontage, allowing for flexible and innovative development options. The site is zoned General Neighbourhood under South Australia's Planning and Design Code, supporting a streamlined development timeline, and is offered as a direct sale with a requirement for residential development and timely commencement post-settlement.The area is a high-demand residential suburb with significant property price growth, with the median house price rising 15.5% in the past 12 months to $930,000.
Calibre Glenelg
Calibre is an 11-storey boutique residential apartment tower by Griffin Group comprising 18 luxury residences overlooking Colley Reserve and Glenelg Beach. Designed by Studio Nine Architects, the development features one, two, and three-bedroom configurations with floor-to-ceiling double glazing. Construction is underway following planning approval by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP).
1,236 residents of Novar Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 1,251. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,724, about 108% 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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Novar Gardens possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.2%, and 5.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,236 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (59.1% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment fields for the local workforce are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction. A pronounced specialization is evident in finance & insurance, which employs workers at 1.5 times the metropolitan rate. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 5.6% of local employment, trailing the 7.0% recorded across Greater Adelaide. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the Census indicates a higher-than-average volume of local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 5.2% and labour force increased by 4.5%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide, where employment rose by 4.2%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Novar Gardens. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast 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 Novar Gardens's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Novar Gardens is $1,468 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $630 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,809 a year against an average of $49,864. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records for the financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that the suburb of Novar Gardens recorded a median individual income of $41,809 and an average of $49,864, trailing the Greater Adelaide metrics of $54,808 and $66,852 as well as broader national averages. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% from financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $46,061 (median) and $54,935 (average). In the 2021 Census, local household earnings ranked at the 33rd percentile ($1,468 weekly) and individual income at the 15th percentile.
The dominant weekly bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 26.5% of residents (667 people), compared to 31.8% regionally. The area displays socioeconomic variation, with 31.2% facing financial limits while 22.7% report strong weekly earnings. Following housing outlays, 86.3% of income is preserved for daily living, placing the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Novar Gardens had 937 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $165 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,060 a month. Rent absorbs 11.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential landscape of Novar Gardens consisted of 79.8% standalone houses and 20.2% other formats (apartments, semi-detached, and attached dwellings), whereas the wider Adelaide metro recorded 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% other property types. Outright property ownership in Novar Gardens substantially exceeded the metropolitan rate, standing at 39.8%, with 32.8% being mortgaged and 27.4% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were significantly elevated at $2,060 compared to the Adelaide metro baseline of $1,562, while median weekly rent was notably lower at $165 against $320 across the metropolitan area.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Novar Gardens track well above the Australian median of $1,863, while local rental costs fall substantially under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Novar Gardens counted 937 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the cornerstone of the local community, making up 71.3% of households. This includes couples without children at 33.4%, couples with dependent children at 29.0%, and single-parent households at 8.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.7%, primarily consisting of single-person dwellings at 27.0% and group households at 2.0%. The typical household size sits at 2.4 persons, slightly smaller than the Greater Adelaide figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.1% of adults in Novar Gardens hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,717 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,116 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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Tertiary qualification levels among residents in Novar Gardens lag behind the broader region, with 27.1% of those aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 35.4% across the SA3 area, suggesting scope for further academic upskilling. Bachelor degree holders constitute 18.7% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 6.1% and graduate diploma recipients at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 29.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade certificates (19.2%) or advanced diplomas (10.2%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 31.9% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by tier, 13.2% are attending secondary school, 8.6% are in primary education, and 5.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Novar Gardens reaches 15 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 930 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Novar Gardens encompasses 15 operational transit stops served by bus networks. A total of 10 individual bus routes run through the suburb, delivering 934 scheduled trips each week. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with the typical resident residing 195 meters from their closest transit point. Being primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private motor vehicles representing the primary transport mode at 88%, compared to 3% who cycle. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. In the 2021 Census, 15.7% of employed locals worked from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 133 daily trips across the combined transit network, translating to approximately 62 departures per week at each individual stop.
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64.5% of residents in Novar Gardens report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 indicators across Novar Gardens present generally favorable findings, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics aligning closely with Australian standards across both younger and older cohorts, alongside standard prevalence rates for typical conditions. However, private hospital insurance coverage is exceptionally low, encompassing approximately 47% of residents (~1,177 people), which trails both the Greater Adelaide rate of 52.7% and the nationwide level of 55.7%. Arthritis (9.3%) and asthma (8.5%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions among residents, though 64.5% of the community reported having no long-term medical ailments, compared with 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Chronic health conditions appear slightly elevated among working-age demographics. Seniors aged 65 and above account for 24.9% of the population (626 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide share of 19.1%. Health metrics among older residents are notably strong, surpassing national standards for elderly demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Novar Gardens is largely Australian-born, at 78.2% of residents, with 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.1%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Novar Gardens displays above-average cultural variety, with 21.8% of residents born abroad and 17.6% utilizing a language other than English in their homes. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 50.1% of the local population. A distinct concentration is observed among followers of Judaism, who make up 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental lineage, the three leading ancestries in Novar Gardens are English (28.1%), Australian (24.8%), and Other (7.8%). Divergences are also evident among other cultural groups, including an above-average representation of German ancestry at 6.2% (against 5.1% across the wider region), Greek ancestry at 2.5% (against 2.0%), and Serbian ancestry at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Novar Gardens is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 23.7% 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 age distribution in Novar Gardens leans toward mature demographics when evaluated against Greater Adelaide. In demographic estimates revised to August 2026, 24.9% of the local population consists of retirees and seniors (65+), contrasting with 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 21.2%, below the wider metropolitan proportion of 28.9%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 45, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting above both the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian benchmark of 38 recorded at that Census.
The 25 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 18.3% at the Census to an estimated 21.2%. Through to 2041, retirees and senior residents are projected to experience the largest numerical expansion, increasing by 209 people (33%) to reach 836.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Novar Gardens
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,508 at the 2021 Census → 2,518 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41055). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.