Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Paradise (SA) has an estimated 8,424 residents, up from 7,217 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,207 people, or 16.7%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 159 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,360 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.
Detail
As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Paradise (SA) has an estimated population of around 8,424, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This total represents an expansion of 1,207 people (16.7%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 7,217 people. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident population of 8,320 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 159 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With 2,359 persons per square kilometer, the local population density ranks within the upper quartile of all national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 16.7% expansion recorded in the suburb of Paradise (SA) since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area and the state benchmark of 7.7%, positioning it at the forefront of regional growth, with overseas migration acting as essentially the sole driver of recent gains. For demographic forecasting, AreaSearch applies SA2 projections published jointly by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent or for periods post-2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category (issued in 2023 using 2021 data), calibrated through a weighted aggregation model transitioning population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Future demographic trajectories indicate that the suburb of Paradise (SA) will achieve an above median population growth rate among statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Specifically, aggregated SA2-level projections suggest the locality is set to add 1,434 persons leading to 2041, which equates to an overall increase of 15.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
348 new dwellings have been approved in Paradise (SA) over the past five years, an average of 69 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 98, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
Detail
According to AreaSearch's review of ABS building approval records apportioned from statistical areas, Paradise has generated an estimated 348 homes across the past 5 financial years, maintaining an annual average of around 69 new dwelling approvals. Within FY-25 to date, 98 approvals have already been logged. Strong residential demand is underscored by an average of 2.8 new residents per year for each dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), a factor expected to reinforce property values, with residential construction reflecting an average expected building cost of $398,000 per home.
In addition, commercial development remains solid, evidenced by $20.1 million in commercial approvals lodged this financial year. Residential building activity in Paradise is somewhat elevated compared to Greater Adelaide, tracking 38.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, which maintains balanced buyer opportunities while bolstering underlying housing demand. Current construction pipelines consist of 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a broader selection of medium-density and attached formats that span accessible entry-level residences to larger family dwellings. This composition marks a transition away from the prevailing residential profile (currently 76.0% houses), driven by diminishing greenfield land availability, evolving living preferences, and growing demand for versatile, cost-effective options. With roughly 74 people per approval, the locality exhibits the clear dynamics of an active development corridor. Long-term demographic projections suggest Paradise is on track to add 1,330 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given existing construction momentum, future dwelling deliveries are well positioned to satisfy local accommodation needs, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and creating capacity for population increases to exceed baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Paradise (SA)
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Paradise (SA), worth an estimated $102 million. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $420 million. 5 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and education & training. 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.
Detail
Strategic public works, civic upgrades, and urban planning initiatives play a major role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects likely to have an impact on the area, with key initiatives including the Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation (Ongoing), Newton Village Shopping Centre Expansion, Chain of Trails Master Plan, and Modbury Hospital Redevelopment.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged upgrade and implementation of the Thorndon Park Master Plan in Paradise, SA. Completed works include the all-inclusive Super Playground (opened December 2022), car parking improvements, and Hamilton Terrace entrance upgrade. Stage 1 community consultation on the revised Draft Master Plan closed November 2025, with Council considering engagement outcomes at its 21 April 2026 meeting. Future projects under consideration include improved oval space, enhanced wetlands and lake edging, a revamped central plaza and kiosk, amphitheatre relocation, heritage building repurposing, and potential accommodation bays.
The Avenues at Paradise
Boutique neighbourhood shopping centre featuring national retailers BWS, TerryWhite Chemmart, Foodland and 20+ specialty stores with ample parking.
Modbury Hospital Redevelopment
A $117 million expansion of Modbury Hospital featuring the new South Wing. The project delivered a Mental Health Precinct with a 24-bed rehabilitation unit and a 20-bed older persons unit, the North Eastern Cancer Centre with 12 chemotherapy chairs, and a five-storey multi-deck car park for over 300 vehicles. This redevelopment modernizes the facility to provide specialized care closer to home for Adelaide's north-eastern community.
Newton Village Shopping Centre Expansion
Newton Village Shopping Centre, located 11km northeast of the Adelaide CBD in the City of Campbelltown, underwent a staged $30 million transformation by Revelop. A $10 million internal refurbishment was followed by a $20 million expansion adding over 3,000 square metres of retail space in an adjacent building. The expansion introduced a third full-line grocer (Tony and Marks), Pulse 24 Fitness gym, new dining operators including S2 Social and Shamora, and additional specialty tenants. The expansion building features a perforated metal screen facade with a copper or brass finish, designed as a sculptural landmark for the precinct.The centre now trades with Coles, Woolworths, Tony and Marks, and over 30 specialty tenants.
Paradise Interchange Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Paradise Park 'n' Ride facility to increase passenger capacity and improve connectivity for the O-Bahn guided busway. The project included constructing a new single-deck car park and a new at-grade car park, increasing total car parks from 458 to 815, along with improved passenger facilities, pedestrian and cycle paths, and landscaping.
Campbelltown Community Heart - New Council Office
Following extensive community consultation in late 2025, Campbelltown City Council resolved in December 2025 to proceed with a new, fit-for-purpose Council Office at the existing precinct at 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor (Option A). The 1968 office building is outdated, overcrowded and no longer fit for purpose. A PAC was deferred as a potential second stage, to be explored after the new office is delivered. The Alinea Group was engaged to develop concept models for the site.Detailed planning is now underway. The project is part of Council's broader Creating our Community Heart vision for the Montacute Road precinct.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
A strategic master plan endorsed by the City of Campbelltown in 2014 to guide staged upgrades to around 10 km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks, creating a safer and more accessible trail network from the foothills to the River Torrens Linear Park. The plan addresses existing conditions, access and safety issues, proposing new alignments, materials, furniture, biodiversity improvements, and upgraded signage. Implementation continues through multiple staged projects; the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail upgrade at Denis Morrissey Park, Hectorville, was officially launched in February 2024, co-funded by the SA Government Planning and Development Fund Open Space Grant Program ($225,000).Further works are funded through Councils open space strategy and annual business plans.
Highbury Aqueduct Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged implementation of the 2013 Highbury Aqueduct Reserve Master Plan, transforming the former aqueduct lands into a 50 hectare linear park with shared walking and cycling trails, revegetation, erosion control and stormwater management works. Of the five major stormwater projects identified in the Master Plan, three have been completed along with four minor works, most recently a 2023 project near Freshford Avenue that replaced an eroded dam wall with rock chute structures and stabilised the channel.Tree removal and remediation works are currently underway along a section of the Aqueduct Trail. The reserve connects to the River Torrens Linear Park and includes the Pioneer Court Community Garden and a Bush For Life conservation site.
4,459 residents of Paradise (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 4,659. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 65.0%. 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, 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 7,195, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
Paradise maintains a qualified labour pool characterized by strong representation across essential service industries, experiencing an estimated 7.2% in employment growth over the past year alongside an unemployment rate of 4.3%, based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. Total employed residents reached 4,459 as of March 2026, with local joblessness sitting 0.5% above the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%. Labour force involvement aligns closely with Greater Adelaide's 66.4% participation rate. Meanwhile, Census responses recorded a modest 10.9% of workers operating from home, an outcome that must be viewed in the context of Covid-19 lockdown conditions.
The primary industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Notably, finance & insurance displays a significant local presence, engaging workers at 1.2 times the regional average benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 5.8% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Adelaide mark of 7.0%. Given its mainly suburban character, Paradise presents limited on-site employment capacity, as highlighted by comparing Census working population numbers against total resident workers. In the year to March 2026, AreaSearch's evaluation of aggregated ABS and SALM figures indicates that local employment expanded by 7.2% while the labour pool grew by 7.0%, driving an unemployment reduction of 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the workforce grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Future outlooks can also be assessed through Jobs and Skills Australia national employment forecasts from Mar-26, which model five-year (6.6%) and ten-year (13.7%) national workforce gains. When these sector trends are applied to the local industrial distribution, employment in Paradise is projected to rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Paradise (SA) is $1,386 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $710 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,918 a year against an average of $57,531. 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.
Detail
According to postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 and evaluated by AreaSearch, Paradise taxpayers recorded a median taxable income of $49,918 and an average of $57,531, falling short of the national average and trailing Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023 brings updated estimates to approximately $54,995 for median income and $63,382 for average income as of March 2026. Individual, family, and household earnings from the 2021 Census placed the suburb modestly between the 27th and 30th percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket contains 29.0% of residents (2,442 individuals), comparable to the broader regional proportion of 31.8%. Cost-of-living constraints remain prominent, as households retain 84.5% of income after housing expenses (28th percentile), while the area sits in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Paradise (SA) had 2,837 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 8% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,597 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Residential property stock in Paradise at the latest Census was composed of 75.7% separate houses alongside 24.2% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing formats, closely mirroring the Adelaide metro breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 38.6%, substantially surpassing metropolitan rates, while properties held under a mortgage accounted for 32.6% and rental accommodation comprised 28.8%. The local median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,597 and the median weekly rent reached $330, both tracking above Adelaide metro medians of $1,562 and $320 respectively. In a nationwide context, Paradise remains comparatively affordable, with mortgage servicing well below the national mark of $1,863 per month and weekly rents substantially below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Paradise (SA) counted 2,837 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,311 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 30% 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.
Detail
Family arrangements constitute the majority of local living structures at 67.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children (28.7%), childless couples (27.9%), and single parent families (9.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 32.7%, encompassing lone person households at 29.8% alongside group households at 3.1%. The average occupancy sits at a median household size of 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.3% of adults in Paradise (SA) hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,623 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,038 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Higher education attainment presents both developmental challenges and targeted opportunities within the suburb, as tertiary degree holders represent 29.3% of residents, markedly below the SA4 region average of 42.2%. Among formal qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 19.3% of the community, postgraduate qualifications by 7.8%, and graduate diplomas by 2.2%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 29.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.4% with advanced diplomas and 19.0% holding certificate-level qualifications. Current academic engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.5% of residents participating in formal education.
This student body comprises 7.6% attending primary education, 7.0% pursuing higher or tertiary education, and 6.1% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Paradise (SA) reaches 44 stops on 66 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
Public transport analysis reveals 44 active transport stops operating within Paradise comprising a mix of buses. These hubs are serviced by 66 individual routes that collectively provide 5,514 weekly passenger trips, resulting in an excellent transport accessibility profile with residents typically located 186 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, outward commuting is standard; private car travel serves as the dominant mode at 83%, with 14% by bus, while vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 10.9% of residents were found to work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across all routes, service frequency averages 787 trips per day, equating to approximately 125 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.0% of residents in Paradise (SA) report no long-term health condition. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence indicates that Paradise aligns closely with overall Australian health standards, though common ailments show moderate incidence across both younger and older age cohorts. Uptake of private health insurance is comparatively subdued, covering approximately 50% of the total population (~4,192 people), which tracks behind both the Greater Adelaide rate of 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most widely reported chronic diagnoses among residents are arthritis (9.1%) and mental health issues (7.2%), while 68.0% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, slightly outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%.
Favorable health patterns are especially evident among the under-65 population. The suburb accommodates an older demographic, with 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,878 people) compared to 19.1% in Greater Adelaide, and while health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, overall rankings remain broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.0% of Paradise (SA) residents were born overseas and 34.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.8%) and Italian (19.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Paradise demonstrates substantial multicultural diversity, with 35.0% of its population born overseas and 34.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 56.5% of people in Paradise. The most pronounced demographic divergence occurs in Other, which accounts for 4.2% locally compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Examining ancestry (country of birth of parents), English background constitutes the largest group in Paradise at 19.8% (below the regional average of 27.8%), followed closely by Italian ancestry at 19.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 5.2%), and Australian background at 16.5% (lower than the regional average of 22.8%).
Further cultural variations include an above-average presence of Greek (3.2% vs 2.0%) and Hungarian (0.6% vs 0.3%) ancestry, alongside Polish heritage which represents 0.9% (vs 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Paradise (SA) is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.0% 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.
Detail
The age structure of Paradise aligns closely with Greater Adelaide, where the widest gap across the four broad bands is 3.9 percentage points. The suburb's median age is an estimated 42 as at August 2026, declining from 43 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years above the Greater Adelaide figure of 39 at that Census. The cohort aged 25 - 44 has expanded from 26.2% at the Census to an estimated 29.8% of residents. Moving toward 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will add the most residents, rising by 443 (24%) to reach 2,322.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Paradise (SA)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 4 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 — 159 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,217 at the 2021 Census → 8,424 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 (SAL41101). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.