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Phillip has an estimated 7,528 residents, up from 5,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,331 people, or 44.9%. Growth has averaged 8.5% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 2,137 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 2,929 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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Based on assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Phillip has an estimated population of about 7,528 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 2,331 people (44.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 5,197 people. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 7,147, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP data from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 2,137 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 2,929 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Phillip in the top quartile of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 44.9% expansion in the suburb of Phillip since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (7.0%), as well as the territory, representing a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 51.0% of total population additions during recent periods, though all growth components including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions without this data, and for periods after 2032, age cohort growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 region projections, using 2022 as a baseline, are applied. Looking ahead to demographic trends, remarkable growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, is forecast over the timeframe, with the suburb of Phillip projected to add 3,882 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, showing an overall increase of 46.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,709 new dwellings have been approved in Phillip over the past five years, an average of 541 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 72 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 676 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Phillip has seen approximately 541 residential units get development approval annually, with an estimated 2,709 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and none so far in FY-26. With a mean of only 0.9 people per year relocating to the area for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering purchasers more options while supporting opportunities for population increases above projections, while new properties are built at an average expected construction cost of $423,000, showing that builders are focusing on the higher-end market segment with premium properties.
There have also been $27.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating steady non-residential development activity. Compared against Australian Capital Territory, Phillip has 510.0% more building activity (per person), giving purchasers greater selection, though construction activity has slowed down in recent times. This activity is considerably higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the area. Meanwhile, recent construction has consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing. This trend toward denser construction offers accessible entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. At about 20 people per approval, Phillip shows the characteristics of a growing area. Demographic projections indicate Phillip will add 3,492 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building volumes, housing supply should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive conditions for purchasers while potentially allowing population expansion to surpass existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Phillip, worth an estimated $2.14 billion. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.06 billion. 7 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning decisions. A total of 29 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip), Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip), and the Luxury Canberra Residential Tower, with the subsequent list detailing those expected to be of greatest relevance.
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Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Woden Pool Project (Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment)
Staged redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre site in Woden by Geocon. Stage one, approved by the ACT Territory Planning Authority on 16 December 2025, comprises two 13-storey residential towers with 286 apartments above a new public aquatic centre featuring a 25-metre, eight-lane indoor lap pool, warm water program pool, splash pad, learn-to-swim and toddler areas, cafe, and steam and sauna facilities. The existing outdoor 50-metre pool and the ice-skating rink will remain operational during stage one construction, with their future considered in later stages.Geocon intends to eventually deliver around 696 to 700 apartments across five buildings in three stages on the 1.29 hectare site. Minor structural amendments to the approved stage one design remain under assessment.
The Oaks - Yamba Sports Club Redevelopment
Redevelopment of community sports club facilities with modern amenities and expanded capacity for recreational activities.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Woden Pool Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre (Woden Pool) comprising a new public indoor aquatic centre with 25m lap pool, learn-to-swim pool, leisure and toddler pools, splash pad, sauna, steam room and cafe, together with two residential towers containing 286 apartments in Stage 1. The broader masterplanned redevelopment is proposed to ultimately deliver around 696 dwellings across three stages.
Woden Town Centre Public Realm Upgrades
ACT Government public realm improvements to Woden Town Square and surrounding streets in Phillip, delivered in stages as part of the broader Woden renewal program. Works include new landscaping and tree planting, street furniture, wayfinding signage, improved pedestrian connectivity and active travel links around the CIT Woden Campus and town centre. The initial Woden Experiment placemaking activation (2019) informed subsequent permanent upgrades. The new Woden Public Transport Interchange became operational in April 2026, completing the active travel connectivity precinct.
Woden Bus Depot and Transport Interchange
The Woden Bus Depot and Transport Interchange are fully completed and operational as of April 2026. The new interchange on Callam Street serves over 10,000 Canberrans daily with 10 platforms, improved amenities, and future-proofed light rail capabilities. The Woden Bus Depot is Australia's largest electric bus depot, featuring charging infrastructure for up to 100 zero-emission buses alongside modern maintenance facilities.
4,643 residents of Phillip are employed, from a labour force of 4,810. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 75.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 10,477, about 139% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Phillip features a highly educated workforce, with significant representation in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and steady employment levels over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,643 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% below the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is relatively typical (75.7% compared to 70.8% in the Australian Capital Territory). Based on Census responses, a low 9.7% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be noted.
Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical fields. The area exhibits a highly pronounced specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional average. In contrast, education & training employs just 5.4% of local workers, which is below the Australian Capital Territory average of 9.6%. With 1.4 workers for every resident, at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, containing more jobs than residents and drawing workers from neighboring areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from wider statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 0.1% while the labour force expanded by 1.2%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment growth of 0.3% and labour force expansion of 1.1%, with a 0.7 percentage point rise. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide additional context on potential future demand in Phillip. These projections, spanning five and ten-year timeframes, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to Phillip's employment structure suggests local employment should expand by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Phillip is $2,075 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,342 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,422 a year against an average of $90,447. 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 suburb of Phillip's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Phillip's median income among taxpayers is $72,422 and the average income stands at $90,447, which compares to figures for Australian Capital Territory's of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $79,983 (median) and $99,890 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, individual earnings stand out at the 95th percentile nationally ($1,342 weekly).
Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 47.2% of residents (3,553 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 34.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 68th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Phillip had 2,623 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 67% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,608 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Phillip, as measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 0.1% stand-alone houses and 99.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Australian Capital Territory profile of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership levels in Phillip were lower than those of the Australian Capital Territory, sitting at 13.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (35.4%) or rented (50.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly below the Australian Capital Territory average at $1,608, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $440, compared to the territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Phillip are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Phillip counted 2,623 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,799 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 49.9% of all households, consisting of 14.7% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent households. Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 50.1%, with single person households representing 44.2% and group houses making up 5.9% of the total. The median household size of 1.9 individuals is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.1% of adults in Phillip hold a university qualification, including 34.9% with a bachelor degree and 19.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 11.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,169 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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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Educational qualification levels in Phillip significantly exceed broader comparison points, with 60.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This notable educational lead positions the area well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.7%). Vocational streams represent 20.5% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (11.0%). Participation in study is remarkably high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies.
This includes 10.7% in higher education, 4.7% in primary school, and 2.7% in high school education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Phillip reaches 43 stops on 96 routes, timetabled for about 7,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 43 active transit stops operating in Phillip, consisting of a combination of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 96 distinct routes, which combined offer 7,858 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as outstanding, with residents typically living 160 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a mainly residential area, the majority of residents travel outward to work, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 65%, followed by buses at 16% and walking at 15%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per home, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 9.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 influences). Transit service frequency averages 1,122 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 182 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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75.1% of residents in Phillip report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Phillip shows higher than average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with both younger and older age brackets showing low rates of common medical conditions, and the proportion of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (4,736 people). The national average stands at 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions in the region were mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 9.5 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 75.1% reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
The population under the age of 65 shows better than average health statistics. The area has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and older (624 people), which is lower than the 14.3% rate in the Australian Capital Territory. Health profiles among older residents are especially favorable, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.6% of Phillip residents were born overseas and 41.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.3%) and Australian (15.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Phillip ranks highly on measures of cultural diversity, with 41.7% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.6% born overseas. The main religion identified in Phillip was Christianity, accounting for 35.9% of residents. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which represents 11.2% of the population, notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. Regarding ancestry (the birth country of parents), the three most common groups in Phillip are English at 19.3% of the population, Other at 18.8% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 12.2%, and Australian at 15.9% of the population, which is notably below the regional average of 23.0%.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds: Filipino is highly represented at 4.8% of Phillip (compared to 1.2% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally) and Korean at 1.3% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Phillip is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 44.9% 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 32 years, the suburb of Phillip has a slightly younger age profile than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and is considerably younger than the national median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Phillip shows a higher percentage of residents aged 25 - 34 (34.6%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.6%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national level of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.3% to 18.6% of the population.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 36.1% to 34.6%. Demographic modeling indicates the age profile of the suburb of Phillip will change significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age cohort is forecast to grow substantially, increasing by 711 people (51%) from 1,400 to 2,112.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Phillip
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 21 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 2,137 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,197 at the 2021 Census → 7,528 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 (SAL80110). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.