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Paradise (SA) has an estimated 8,414 residents, up from 7,217 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,197 people, or 16.6%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 151 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,357 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Paradise (SA) has reached approximately 8,414 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,197 people (16.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,217 people. The figures are derived from a resident population of 8,319 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), combined with 151 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population levels result in a density of 2,356 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top national quartile assessed by AreaSearch.
The 16.6% expansion rate of the suburb of Paradise (SA) since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.5%) and the local SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were almost exclusively propelled by overseas migration, which served as the sole driver of population gains in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas not covered by these datasets, or for periods past 2032, projections from the SA State Government's 2023 release by age category (based on 2021 data) are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, the suburb of Paradise (SA) is projected to experience population growth above the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 1,427 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 15.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
375 new dwellings have been approved in Paradise (SA) over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 97, 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.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Paradise averages roughly 75 approved dwellings annually, representing an estimated 375 homes over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 89 approvals have been logged. A ratio of 2.8 people moving to the locality for each finished residence was observed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), pointing to solid demand that supports property values. The expected construction cost of new homes averages $379,000, which highlights developer activity in the high-end segment.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $20.1 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, development activity in Paradise is slightly higher, running 26.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which ensures buyer options while supporting current property values. Recent approvals show a split of 60.0% detached homes and 40.0% attached dwellings. A rising proportion of townhouses and apartments offers options across various price segments, from family residences to budget-friendly smaller configurations. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock, which currently stands at 76.0% detached houses, pointing to a decline in vacant developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. With approximately 82 people per approved dwelling, Paradise exhibits the hallmarks of a developing area. Demographic projections indicate Paradise will add 1,332 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing should comfortably align with demand, offering favorable buying conditions and potentially encouraging growth beyond current 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 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.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and council works are major determinants of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects in progress that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include the ongoing implementation of the Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan, the expansion of the Newton Village Shopping Centre, the Chain of Trails Master Plan, and the Modbury Hospital Redevelopment, with details provided on the most relevant schemes.
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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.
4,464 residents of Paradise (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 4,663. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 65.1%. 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, 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 7,182, 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.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.3% and an estimated employment growth of 7.2% over the previous year, as aggregated by AreaSearch from local statistical data. By March 2026, 4,464 residents were employed. The unemployment rate sits 0.4% above the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while participation in the labor force is virtually identical to the Greater Adelaide level of 66.6%. Census data reveals that a modest 10.9% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The workforce is highly concentrated in finance & insurance, with employment levels reaching 1.2 times the average across the region. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 5.8% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 7.0%. The local area is primarily residential and offers limited employment internally, as demonstrated by the comparison between the working population at the Census and the resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the broader area shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 7.2% and the labor force grew by 7.0%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Adelaide, where employment increased by 4.2%, the labor force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Paradise. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model expansion patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce suggests employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and excludes local 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.
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The latest postcode-level ATO data published by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicates the median taxpayer income in Paradise is $49,918, with the average sitting at $57,531. These statistics are below the national averages and compare to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $54,995 for the median and $63,382 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Paradise were modest, falling between the 27th and 30th percentiles.
The data shows 29.0% of residents (2,440 people) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income band, reflecting wider regional patterns where 31.8% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures related to housing are high, with only 84.5% of income left over, placing the area in the 28th percentile and the 5th decile for SEIFA income rankings.
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.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing structure in Paradise consisted of 75.7% detached houses and 24.2% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in Paradise were notably higher than the Adelaide metro average at 38.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (32.6%) or renters (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Adelaide metro average at $1,597, while the median weekly rent was $330, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage outlays in Paradise are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Paradise (SA) counted 2,837 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,308 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.
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Family units represent the majority of households at 67.3%, consisting of couples with children at 28.7%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parent households at 9.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.7%, with single person households representing 29.8% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average 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.
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The suburb faces some educational hurdles, with university graduation rates at 29.3%, which is much lower than the SA4 region average of 42.2%. This presents a challenge alongside an opportunity for targeted educational policies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational skills are prominent, with 29.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (19.0%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 26.5% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 7.6% of residents in primary schools, 7.0% in higher education, and 6.1% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Paradise (SA) reaches 44 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 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.
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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 44 active bus stops operating in Paradise. These stops are served by 73 distinct routes, which combine to provide 5,558 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 186 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel outside the area to work, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 83% of commuters, followed by buses at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. A relatively low 10.9% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.
Service frequency averages 794 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 126 weekly departures for each transit 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.
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Health indicators in Paradise align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions distributed across younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~4,187 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 9.1% and 7.2% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 68.0% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. The suburb has 22.4% of its population aged 65 and over (1,884 people), which exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Health indicators for senior residents present some challenges, with national rankings generally mirroring those of the wider 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.
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Paradise displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 35.0% of the population born outside Australia and 34.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 56.5% of residents. The most noticeable divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 4.2% of the local population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Paradise are English at 19.8% of the population (notably lower than the regional average of 27.8%), Italian at 19.5% (significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%), and Australian at 16.5% (notably lower than the regional average of 22.8%).
Other ethnic groups show distinct concentrations, with Hungarian overrepresented at 0.6% compared to 0.3% regionally, Greek at 3.2% compared to 2.0% regionally, and Polish at 0.9% compared to 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. 26.8% 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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With a median age of 42, Paradise is slightly older than Greater Adelaide at 39 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The cohort aged 85 and over is strongly represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5 to 14 age group is less common at 9.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 11.9% to 13.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 14.3% to 15.5%. Conversely, the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 9.2% to 8.1%.
Demographic projections suggest the age profile of Paradise will shift markedly by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 cohort which is expected to expand by 30% (296 people), growing from 976 to 1,273. The 55 to 64 group is projected to show minor growth of 3%, adding 24 residents.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 151 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,217 at the 2021 Census → 8,414 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41101). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.