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Nuriootpa has an estimated 7,837 residents, up from 6,901 at the 2021 Census — a change of 936 people, or 13.6%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 266 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 191 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 combining post-Census validated address counts with broader ABS demographic revisions, the suburb of Nuriootpa has an estimated headcount of around 7,837 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 936 people (13.6%) compared to the 6,901 residents documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from AreaSearch's assessed resident population of 7,628, determined via the ABS ERP figures released in June 2025 alongside 266 validated new addresses post-Census. With a resulting spatial density of 190 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Nuriootpa maintains abundant room per capita and scope for additional construction.
Expanding by 13.6% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Nuriootpa outpaced both the SA4 territory and the Rest of SA (6.2%), establishing itself at the forefront of local expansion. Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 87.0% of total demographic additions in recent times. Projections generated jointly by Geoscience Australia and the ABS published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 zones. For locations omitted from this dataset or covering periods past 2032, state LGA-level demographic forecasts by age released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 numbers) are implemented via weighted growth aggregation converting LGA metrics to SA2 scales. Taking anticipated generational movements into account, the suburb of Nuriootpa is set to experience population gains outpacing the median for Australian non-metropolitan zones, expanding by 1,380 persons through to 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures to record a cumulative 16-year increase of 14.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
291 new dwellings have been approved in Nuriootpa over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 72, broadly in line with 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 by AreaSearch of statistical building permits indicates that development authorisations in Nuriootpa have averaged approximately 58 dwellings annually, amounting to roughly 291 residential units across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 72 building approvals have been logged. The ratio of 2.9 additional residents absorbed annually for each completed home between FY-21 and FY-25 highlights healthy underlying demand safeguarding local asset values. Approved dwellings feature an average anticipated construction cost of $437,000—moderately higher than regional figures—pointing towards high-standard building projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $38.2 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment.
Relative to Rest of SA, per-capita residential approvals in Nuriootpa ran 29.0% above regional average over the 5 year period, sustaining adequate purchasing options while defending existing asset valuations. Recent construction activity has consisted exclusively of single detached dwellings, maintaining the low-density neighborhood character while appealing to purchasers prioritizing personal space. With roughly 127 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding urban center. Looking forward, Nuriootpa is projected to take on 1,171 additional residents by 2041 from the latest quarterly figures compiled by AreaSearch. Given prevailing building volume, the supply of fresh housing is positioned to comfortably absorb population needs, establishing favourable purchasing dynamics and possibly facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Nuriootpa. A further 11 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $782 million. 1 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civic improvements, major developments, and strategic initiatives exert a profound influence on district performance. AreaSearch has outlined 3 projects expected to shape local growth. Notable works encompass Barossa Lifestyle (Barossa Co-op Redevelopment), Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy, Barossa Rugby Precinct, and New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water), with key details highlighted below.
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Barossa Lifestyle (Barossa Co-op Redevelopment)
A redevelopment project transforming the 'Barossa Home Living' building in Nuriootpa into 'Barossa Lifestyle', a modern retail store. The project aims to bring together top brands, diverse products, and enhance customer experience. Full completion is expected by June 2025.
Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy
The Barossa Council's 30-year Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy coordinates land use planning, infrastructure priorities and growth management across the Barossa while protecting the region's wine, food, tourism, heritage and lifestyle character. Council authorised the Phase 1 strategy on 18 March 2025 after consultation. Phase 1 focuses on residential infill in Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Angaston, infrastructure priorities and housing supply, while some tourism and employment proposals continue to Phase 2 investigations. The related Concordia Growth Area is now a major delivery focus after State Government finalisation of the Code Amendment and concept plan in September 2025, with infrastructure planning for about 12,000 homes and more than 30,000 residents over 30 years.
La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda
Fixed-price, turn-key house and land packages by La Vida Homes within the Gembrook Estate master-planned community. Located on the outskirts of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley, offering 3-4 bedroom homes with modern open-plan living, built-in wardrobes, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Quality building with fixtures suited for families and investors seeking lifestyle and community in a premium wine region.
Sovereign Estate
A residential land release development in Tanunda offering various sized allotments for new homes within walking distance to the town centre and surrounded by vineyards.
Gembrook Estate
A significant premium land release master-planned community in Tanunda, offering spacious, title-ready allotments. It boasts panoramic views of the Barossa Ranges and is located near Faith Lutheran Private School, minutes from world-class wineries. Stages 1 and 2 are nearly sold out, with Stages 3 & 4 now available.
Kroemer Crossing Roundabout Upgrade
Improvement of safety and access at Kroemer's Crossing, Tanunda, by installing a roundabout to improve safety for all road users and allow greater freight access to surrounding businesses. This $6 million project was funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments, The Barossa Council, and Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd.
Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Tanunda Recreation Park completed in March 2024 as part of The Big Project. The $10.6 million precinct redevelopment includes new 300-seat multi-purpose clubrooms with bar and spectator viewing, six gender-neutral changerooms, junior sports oval, cricket training nets, inclusive playground, LED sports lighting, widened main oval with improved playing surface, and extensive landscaping. Winner of the 2024 SANFL Football Facility of the Year award, the facility serves as a regional-level venue for football, cricket, netball, tennis and community events.The park hosted the 2024 Barossa, Light and Gawler Football and Netball grand finals and will host the 2025 Australian Country Cricket Championships.
Barossa Rugby Precinct
A $5.166 million purpose-built rugby facility featuring gender-neutral changerooms, clubroom, dedicated rugby pitch with LED lighting providing 100 lux, commercial kitchen, bar space for 150 people, sheltered viewing deck, car parking, and internal roads. The facility supports rugby union, touch football, and primary school sporting programs. Officially opened in June 2024, the precinct accommodates three touch football pitches and has become the best rugby playing surface in South Australia. Designed by Dash Architects and built by Bishop Building.
3,746 residents of Nuriootpa are employed, from a labour force of 3,852. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% 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. 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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Nuriootpa sustains an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar occupations, underpinned by prominent industrial and manufacturing operations, a low jobless rate of 2.8%, and annual employment gains estimated at 4.1% via AreaSearch aggregated geographic metrics. In March 2026, employed locals reached 3,746, with unemployment sitting 2.7% lower than the 5.5% observed across Regional SA, while the participation rate mirrors the 58.3% benchmark of Regional SA. Just 7.9% of local workers reported working from home during the Census, though pandemic lockdowns during that survey period should be acknowledged. The primary industry sectors providing work for local citizens are manufacturing, retail trade, alongside health care & social assistance.
Industrial specialization is particularly pronounced, with the manufacturing segment capturing an employment proportion 2.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 5.0% of local jobs relative to the 14.5% recorded across the wider region. Comparing local place-of-work counts with resident worker tallies suggests a significant contingent of the workforce travels beyond the district for employment. Based on ABS and SALM metrics compiled by AreaSearch across broader zones, the year leading to March 2026 saw workforce size expand by 3.6% alongside a 4.1% uptick in total jobs, causing local unemployment to drop by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional SA, employment rose by 1.2% while the labour pool expanded by 2.6%, producing an unemployment rise of 1.4 percentage points. National medium-term forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide extra perspective on future labor requirements. When nationwide projections of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years are weighted against the local occupational distribution, employment in Nuriootpa is estimated to rise by 4.9% across five years and 11.5% across ten years (an illustrative sector weighting that excludes specific local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nuriootpa is $1,318 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $697 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,883 a year against an average of $58,339. 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics by postcode for financial year 2023 reported by AreaSearch, typical taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Nuriootpa stand at a median of $50,883 and a mean of $58,339. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks, matching against $48,920 (median) and $58,933 (average) in Regional SA. Factoring in a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $56,058 for the median and $64,272 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings all sat within the 21st to 27th percentiles nationally.
The dominant earnings bracket comprises 2,476 residents (31.6%) taking home between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely tracking the metropolitan share of 27.5%. After meeting accommodation costs, households retain 85.6% of their income, ranking at the 24th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nuriootpa had 2,865 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,348 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that separate houses accounted for 93.3% of dwellings across Nuriootpa, whereas apartments, semi-detached, and other configurations constituted 6.7%, compared with 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings throughout Regional SA. Outright home ownership in Nuriootpa sat at 37.9%, slightly trailing Regional SA, with mortgaged properties representing 38.7% and tenant-occupied rentals making up 23.4%. Typical monthly mortgage installments stood at $1,348 compared to $1,153 across Regional SA, while median weekly rent was $295 versus $220 regionally. Compared to the national benchmarks of $1,863 for home loan repayments and $375 for rent, Nuriootpa remains substantially more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nuriootpa counted 2,865 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,254 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 68.1%, comprising couples without children (32.5%), couples with children (25.0%), and single parent households (10.0%). Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 31.9%, driven by single-occupant homes at 30.2% and group living arrangements at 1.6%. The typical household size of 2.3 people equals the figure recorded across Regional SA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Nuriootpa hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,782 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,004 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 attainment presents an area for development in the district, as the 13.7% share of residents holding university credentials sits well behind the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 9.9%, with graduate diplomas and postgraduate degrees each accounting for 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 39.4% of people aged 15+ possessing certificates (29.7%) or advanced diplomas (9.7%). An active student cohort represents 24.2% of the local population. Within this group, 9.5% attend primary school, 7.6% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.3% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nuriootpa reaches 9 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 170 services a week. The typical home sits about 530 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transit infrastructure in the suburb of Nuriootpa comprises 9 operational transit boarding points connected by 16 distinct routes, delivering 168 scheduled trips per week. Local accessibility is moderate, with residents positioned an average of 533 meters from their nearest public transit facility. As a predominantly commuter-based locality, outbound private vehicle transport accounts for 92% of travel, while 4% walk. Households maintain an average fleet of 1.5 motor vehicles, and 7.9% of workers conducted their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules maintain a frequency of 24 daily departures across the collective network, representing roughly 18 departures each week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.0% of residents in Nuriootpa report no long-term health condition. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 compiled by AreaSearch regarding long-term illnesses and mortality patterns show widespread incidence of common ailments across younger and older demographics, while private medical insurance adoption is subdued, covering approximately 50% of residents (~3,925 people) against a nationwide figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading diagnoses, reported by 10.8 and 9.9% of the population, respectively, while 61.0% indicated having no chronic conditions, compared to 62.5% in Regional SA. Long-term medical issues remain relatively prominent among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 26.7% of the populace (2,092 people), with their overall health rankings broadly matching general community levels nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nuriootpa is largely Australian-born, at 90.0% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.3%) and English (29.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show below-average variation in Nuriootpa, where 90.0% of the populace was born within Australia, 94.1% hold citizenship, and 97.1% use English exclusively at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 52.2% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism displays the strongest variance from regional norms, encompassing 0.1% of local residents compared to none across Regional SA. Regarding parental lineage, the primary heritage backgrounds reported are Australian (30.3%), English (29.6%), and German (19.2%), with the latter notably exceeding the 8.2% recorded regionally. Distinct proportional differences also appear across other ancestral lines, including Welsh at 0.5% (vs 0.5% regionally), French at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Dutch at 1.1% (vs 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nuriootpa 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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Age distributions in the suburb of Nuriootpa align closely with Regional SA across major life stages, exhibiting a maximum difference of 2.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 45 years, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which sits 2 years below the Regional SA median of 47 and above the national Census benchmark of 38. The 45 - 64 age bracket has decreased from 24.3% at the Census to an estimated 22.7% of the community. Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are projected to experience the highest volume of additions, expanding by 707 (34%) to reach 2,799.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nuriootpa
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 266 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,901 at the 2021 Census → 7,837 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 (SAL41058). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.