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Sadadeen has an estimated 2,761 residents, up from 2,307 at the 2021 Census — a change of 454 people, or 19.7%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 594 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Sadadeen has an estimated population of approximately 2,761 residents, calculated through AreaSearch assessments of broader ABS updates alongside 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. When measured against the 2021 Census tally of 2,307 people, this represents an addition of 454 people (19.7%). This population calculation relies on the 2,761 resident estimate derived from the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 in combination with newly confirmed addresses post-Census. With a density of 593 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample personal space and capacity for future expansion.
Outpacing both the territory and the 9.5% national benchmark, the suburb of Sadadeen emerged as a regional growth frontrunner with its 19.7% post-2021 surge. Most of this demographic expansion stemmed from overseas migration, which made up roughly 62.0% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 (referencing 2022 base figures) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia serve as the basis for AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. To project numbers beyond 2032 and cover unlisted SA2s, AreaSearch integrates age-cohort trajectories from the ABS Greater Capital Region data (issued in 2023 utilizing 2022 numbers). Looking ahead, the suburb of Sadadeen is slated to experience demographic expansion surpassing the median of national regional territories, with SA2 aggregated models forecasting a gain of 397 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 14.4% across the 16 years.
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27 new dwellings have been approved in Sadadeen over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below 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 statistical area data on ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch, residential development approvals in Sadadeen average roughly 5 dwellings annually, totaling approximately 27 residences authorized during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 2 permits recorded during FY-25 to date. With population gains averaging 93 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, housing supply is falling markedly behind inbound demand, creating upward pricing momentum and intense buyer rivalry. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings show an expected construction cost averaging $621,000, which sits above typical regional benchmarks and indicates an emphasis on high-quality builds.
Residential building output in Sadadeen lags the Rest of NT considerably, sitting 86.0% below regional average per person. Although residential construction has experienced a recent uptick, this constrained pipeline of fresh additions tends to bolster property values and buyer appetite for existing stock. This pace also falls behind countrywide figures, reflecting market maturity along with possible local building limitations. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Sadadeen is on track to add 397 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with demographic expansion, likely intensifying purchasing competition and underpinning property price appreciation.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Sadadeen, worth an estimated $436 million. 4 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments and public works projects play a critical role in shaping regional progress. AreaSearch has highlighted 12 specific undertakings expected to influence the district, including the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, and the Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension and Redevelopment
More than $200 million staged expansion and redevelopment of the Lasseters Hotel Casino precinct by Iris Capital. The project includes a new hotel with around 235 additional guest rooms, residential apartments, expanded casino and gaming areas, new bars and restaurants, rooftop bar, resort pools, entertainment facilities including bowling and cinema, childcare, gym, day spa and convention facility upgrades. Development approvals have been secured and staged construction is progressing.
Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department is a multi-phased project aimed at significantly expanding acute care capacity in Central Australia. Key upgrades include a dedicated paediatric zone, a mental health and alcohol/other drugs (AOD) hub with acute behavior treatment spaces, and additional inpatient beds. The facility features a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre and enhanced resuscitation capabilities to improve patient outcomes while remaining fully operational throughout the construction stages.
Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development
Approved development for 144 apartments across six buildings (five at six storeys, one at five storeys) and a single-storey office at the former Melanka site. The NT Government will acquire 50 percent of the units for key worker accommodation, with the remainder available for private sale and rent. Designed by DKJ Architects, the 100 million AUD project aims to accommodate transient workers while respecting Todd Street's visual characteristics.
St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project
Redevelopment of the historic 8.2-hectare St Mary's Hostel site to deliver approximately 120 social and affordable dwellings. The project is currently in the early works phase, with the NT Government's 2026 Budget allocating an additional $12 million for remediation and enabling infrastructure (power, water, and roads). Site preparation and demolition activities are underway as of early 2026, with remediation expected to commence mid-year. The development strictly preserves the heritage-listed St Mary's Chapel and its mural, serving as a focal point for the community and Stolen Generation survivors.
Jim McConville Oval Lighting Towers
Installation of four permanent sports lighting towers at Jim McConville Oval in Gillen, Alice Springs, delivered by the NT Government Department of Logistics and Infrastructure with the Alice Springs Town Council. The project has formally progressed through Development Consent Authority approval, with preliminary works increasing on site and construction estimated to be finalised by April 2026. The lighting will allow year-round evening use for sporting codes such as cricket and AFL, supporting extended training, competition, and improved safety for players and spectators.The oval remains open to the public throughout construction.
Gillen Oval Multi-Sport Precinct
Northern Territory Government project delivering a new multi-sport precinct at Gillen Oval with two irrigated multi-use playing fields, modern change rooms, toilets, canteen, shaded spectator areas, lighting, fencing, expanded parking, landscaping and improved pedestrian connections. A design and construct contract has been tendered, with the project progressing into delivery.
Madigan Street (Braitling) Infill Subdivision
Concurrent rezoning and subdivision of part of Lot 8142 (16 Madigan Street, Braitling) to create three residential lots from a portion of Madigan Park, currently zoned Public Open Space (PS). Alice Springs Town Council applied to rezone approximately 1,520 sqm to Low Density Residential (LR/LMR) and subdivide the land, retaining the remainder as upgraded public open space. At its 13 November 2024 meeting, the Alice Springs Division of the Development Consent Authority made a preliminary decision to support the rezoning and subdivision (two new 760 sqm residential lots, each under the 800 sqm minimum but within the permitted variation) and resolved to report to the NT Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, with delegation to issue the development permit once the Minister approves the amendment.As of early 2025, Council minutes referenced an ongoing local deputation regarding the proposal, and confirmation of Ministerial approval and permit issuance has not been located. Council has stated that proceeds from any lot sales will be reinvested into upgrading the retained Madigan Park.
Regional Skate and Play Precinct
Regional community recreation precinct at Newland Park featuring a competition-standard skate park, BMX pump track, 3x3 basketball court, playground, dog park, bouldering wall, BBQ facilities, shaded open spaces and upgraded parking. Construction commenced in January 2025 and the precinct opened in December 2025, providing a major recreation hub for Alice Springs.
1,799 residents of Sadadeen are employed, from a labour force of 1,854. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 85.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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 1,961, about 71% 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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Data aggregated across statistical divisions by AreaSearch indicates that Sadadeen possesses a capable workforce concentrated heavily in essential community services, recording an unemployment rate of only 3.0% alongside a 2.6% annual rise in jobs. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,799, keeping unemployment 2.9% below Regional NT's 5.9%, while the local participation rate reached an elevated 85.3% versus 69.8% across Regional NT. Census returns indicated that a modest 2.6% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be taken into account. The primary sectors providing jobs for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The community shows a distinctive concentration in health care & social assistance, employing workers at 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for no workers locally compared to the 5.0% regional benchmark. Comparing the resident tally to the Census working headcount suggests that local workplace options within the area are fairly constrained. AreaSearch evaluation of broader statistical data from SALM and the ABS indicates that across the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.6% while the available workforce grew by 2.7%, maintaining steady unemployment figures. In contrast, Regional NT saw jobs increase by 2.8%, the labour pool enlarge by 2.7%, and jobless figures decrease slightly. Looking forward, national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 give perspective on prospective staffing requirements for Sadadeen. These five- and ten-year models have been aligned with the local industry distribution to gauge potential growth. Against nationwide projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates vary considerably. Applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local occupational mix points to potential employment growth in Sadadeen of 7.1% across five years and 14.8% across ten years (noting this is a weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sadadeen is $1,805 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $984 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,007 a year against an average of $62,694. 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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Based on postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Sadadeen stood at a median of $56,007 and an average of $62,694. These figures trail nationwide figures, while comparing to $53,572 (median) and $63,776 (average) throughout Regional NT. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, adjusted estimates reach roughly $61,277 for the median and $68,594 on average by March 2026. The 2021 Census places local individual earnings in the 77th percentile ($984 weekly), while household incomes align with the 53rd percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 35.0% of residents (966 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider district benchmark of 33.6%. Accommodation costs absorb 17.6% of incoming revenue, yet resilient income levels maintain disposable earnings at the 52nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sadadeen had 817 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 6% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 17.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape in Sadadeen was divided between 58.9% standalone houses and 41.2% alternative residential formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Regional NT recorded 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was lower than the Regional NT rate, standing at 10.1%, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties (37.5%) and rental housing (52.4%). Median monthly mortgage expenses matched the Regional NT benchmark at $1,733, while median weekly rent was $320, contrasting with Regional NT benchmarks of $1,733 and $150.
In a nationwide context, mortgage commitments in Sadadeen come in below the $1,863 Australian norm, and local rental figures sit well under the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sadadeen counted 817 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 978 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of local living arrangements at 64.5%, comprising 28.7% couples with children, 18.9% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 35.5%, including single-person households at 30.2% and group living arrangements at 5.5%. With an average of 2.6 people per home, the median household size is below the Regional NT benchmark of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.7% of adults in Sadadeen hold a university qualification, including 15.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 23.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 604 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 803 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 attainment in Sadadeen sits below wider benchmarks, with 24.7% of community members aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to scope for further learning and professional development. Primary qualifications among degree holders are bachelor degrees at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate awards at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for a substantial share, with 33.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (23.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). Participation in study is substantial across the locality, with 30.6% of community members engaged in formal learning programs.
This cohort includes 12.4% attending primary school, 7.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Sadadeen means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit indicates 6 operating transit stations within Sadadeen providing bus services. Across 1 designated bus routes, the network delivers 49 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is favorable, with an average distance of 230 meters from homes to the nearest stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, the majority of locals travel outside the suburb, with private cars serving as the primary travel choice for 89% of commuters, while 3% choose bicycle transport. Private vehicle availability averages 1.1 per dwelling. Only 2.6% of workers carried out their roles from home according to the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 settings.
Public transit schedules provide an average of 7 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 8 weekly departures for each designated boarding point.
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75.5% of residents in Sadadeen report no long-term health condition. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 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 assessments compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term health issues indicate notable wellness challenges in Sadadeen, where regular health conditions are somewhat prevalent in both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively modest private health insurance uptake of roughly 52% of the population (~1,424 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, documented among 7.3 and 5.8% of the populace respectively, while 75.5% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. Among residents under 65, overall health indicators remain favorable relative to broader standards.
Those aged 65 and over make up 9.6% of the population (265 people), exceeding the 8.5% proportion recorded across Regional NT, though senior health profiles exhibit difficulties with national vulnerability metrics surpassing the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sadadeen is largely Australian-born, at 75.6% of residents, with 34.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (25.0%) and Australian (17.2%). 25.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community displays higher cultural variety than most surrounding areas, with 24.4% of inhabitants born overseas and 34.6% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 46.9% of residents in Sadadeen. Meanwhile, the Other category demonstrates the most distinct concentration, making up 3.3% of the community compared to 5.2% regionally across Regional NT. Regarding family background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Sadadeen are Australian Aboriginal at 25.0% (trailing the 43.6% regional standard), Australian at 17.2%, and English at 16.7%.
Furthermore, distinctive proportional variations appear among other cultural communities, including Maori residents at 2.2% (against 0.7% across the region), Filipino locals at 2.6% (versus 1.4%), and Samoan background at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sadadeen is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 31.9% 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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Age distributions in Sadadeen closely parallel Regional NT across all standard brackets, with the largest variance across the four categories being 2.1 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 32, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than the Regional NT median of 31 from that period, while the national figure stood at 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred within the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising from 7.2% to roughly 9.6% of the population. By 2041, middle-aged and mature cohorts (45 - 64) are anticipated to record the highest numerical gain, rising by 122 (22%) to reach 674.
The sharpest proportional growth is expected among older age groups (65+), projected to expand by 38% to 365.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sadadeen
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,307 at the 2021 Census → 2,761 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 (SAL70237). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.