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Salisbury North has an estimated 10,914 residents, up from 10,683 at the 2021 Census — a change of 231 people, or 2.2%. That puts 2,562 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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Drawing from census data updates from the ABS for the surrounding region and address verifications completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Salisbury North has a calculated residency of approximately 10,914 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 231 people (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,683 people. This trend is derived from a resident base of 10,873, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS's recent ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such population levels result in a density of 2,562 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Salisbury North in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 2.2% growth rate of the suburb of Salisbury North since the census trails the SA3 region (3.9%) by 1.7 percentage points, showing solid growth foundations. The main driver of population gains was overseas migration, which made up approximately 62.0% of the overall population growth during recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for any years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data, are applied via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Factoring in these expected age and population shifts, the suburb of Salisbury North is projected to experience growth slightly under the median for Australian statistical divisions, with an estimated rise of 1,269 persons through to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an expansion of 11.2% over the 16 years.
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84 new dwellings have been approved in Salisbury North over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for this statistical zone, Salisbury North has recorded an average of approximately 16 residential approvals annually. This translates to an estimated 84 residences approved over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), with 19 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. The ratio of new residents to completed dwellings stood at 1.6 people for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating that demand matches supply to support stable market conditions, though this has eased to -0.7 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to a more balanced supply-demand dynamic.
Newly built homes carry an average construction value of $245,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $242.5 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, building activity in Salisbury North is substantially lower, sitting 57.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited volume of new construction generally supports demand and prices for existing stock, even though building activity has seen a recent uptick. This pace is also lower than the national level, showing a mature market and highlighting potential planning or development limitations. The construction mix consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium and high-density dwellings, which maintains the suburban character of the area by focusing on detached houses for buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are building a higher proportion of detached dwellings than the overall existing stock (73.0% at the Census), showing sustained demand for traditional family homes despite density trends. With about 454 people for every building approval, Salisbury North shows characteristics of a mature property market. Demographic projections indicate that Salisbury North will add 1,228 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the pace of home building remains unchanged, residential supply may lag behind this population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects close to Salisbury North, worth an estimated $4.87 billion. 10 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical 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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Infrastructure updates, major projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local development. AreaSearch has identified 5 key projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include Riverlea Estate, Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment, Lot C Paralowie Land Development, and the Strategic Growth Framework - Waterloo Corner and Bolivar Corridor, with the main details outlined below.
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Salisbury Park Estate
A $31 million residential development by M2 Custom Homes on 1.12ha, delivering 45 new three-bedroom, energy-efficient homes, with 38 designated as affordable housing for first home buyers, featuring modern amenities and the HomeStart Shared Equity option.
Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment
A $200 million redevelopment of Salisbury City Centre, this mixed-use revitalisation project spans six new developments across four sites. The project includes approximately 269 new homes (including apartments, affordable housing, and social housing), a premium supermarket, a council-owned multi-deck car park with 500+ free spaces, hotel accommodation, retirement living, and mixed-use retail and commercial spaces. Stage 1 construction, including the demolition of the Len Beadell library, commenced in April 2026.
Playford Health Hub
A three-stage private health precinct directly opposite the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Stage 1 (completed November 2021) delivered a 24 million dollar, 450-bay multi-deck car park and around 1,700 square metres of retail anchored by SA Health, IGA, Medimart and Australia Post. Stage 2 (completed May 2024) is a 51 million dollar, four-level, 6,500 square metre Specialist Medical Centre powered entirely by renewable energy, designed as South Australia's first 6 Star Green Star registered medical office building.Tenants include Calvary's Connery Centre for day oncology, GenesisCare radiotherapy, Radiology SA, Clinpath Pathology, SA Health and consulting suites. Stage 3 is an approximately 93 million dollar private hospital to be operated by Calvary Health Care, with provision for around ten operating theatres and up to 120 day and overnight beds. It received planning consent from the City of Playford in 2023, is in detailed design and early contractor involvement, and will replace the existing Calvary Central Districts Hospital. An airbridge is planned to link the new private hospital with the public Lyell McEwin Hospital.
Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment
A $200 million mixed-use redevelopment of four sites across the Salisbury City Centre, delivering six new developments in partnership between the City of Salisbury and the Buildtec-Catcorp consortium. The project will deliver over 200 residential dwellings (apartments, retirement living, build-to-rent, affordable and short-term accommodation), a 500-space multi-deck car park, a premium supermarket, and retail, commercial and hospitality tenancies. A planning application for Stage 1 (Sites 1 and 2) was lodged with the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) in December 2024 and is progressing through assessment.Stage 1 construction is anticipated from April 2026, with Stage 2 commencing 2027. The project is the most significant phase of Council's City Centre renewal strategy.
Salisbury Park Estate
Masterplanned residential estate by M2 Custom Homes delivering 45 allotments including 38 affordable house and land packages and 7 premium homes. Construction commenced in September 2025. Stage 1 premium homes are scheduled for completion in early 2026, with Stage 2 affordable homes expected by the end of 2026. Homes are available through the HomeSeeker SA program with HomeStart Shared Equity options and feature 7-star energy efficiency, solar systems and turnkey inclusions.
Lot C Paralowie Land Development
New land development on Bolivar Road, Paralowie offering range of allotments with direct access to shopping centres, schools, parks and recreational facilities. Located in a well-established area close to Northern Expressway connector and Paralowie Village shopping centre with Coles supermarket. Developed by Cross Company, the estate provides various allotment sizes and price points to suit different housing and lifestyle requirements. Part of growing residential precinct in northern Adelaide with convenient access to Port Wakefield Road and Northern Expressway for easy travel to Adelaide CBD and Barossa Valley.
Riverscape Paralowie
Exclusive release of Torrens Titled House & Land Packages in Paralowie along the scenic Little Para River. Comprehensive pre-approved designs with seamless access to schools, shopping centres and beautifully maintained parks along the Little Para River. The development provides affordable house and land packages that are fully approved and ready to build. Connected to Port Wakefield Road and Northern Expressway connector for effortless travel to Adelaide CBD and opportunity to explore the picturesque Barossa Valley.Located within a well-established community with stage 1 selling quickly.
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A strategic transport study led by South Australia's Department for Infrastructure and Transport to guide future investment across Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs. The study area spans from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to Humbug Scrub, examining road safety, freight efficiency, and public and active transport integration to support the region, which is projected to account for around 40 percent of Greater Adelaide's population growth by 2041 (an estimated 140,000 additional residents). It will build on and consolidate existing funded projects and planning studies in the area, and will inform the state's forthcoming Greater Adelaide Regional Plan.A community and stakeholder engagement period has been completed and feedback is being reviewed by the project team.
4,343 residents of Salisbury North are employed, from a labour force of 4,871. Unemployment sits at 10.8%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,035, about 83% 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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Salisbury North features a diverse workforce split between professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors having a strong presence, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%, based on compiled statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 4,343 residents in employment, while the local unemployment rate sits 7.0% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, indicating potential for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is also considerably lower at 55.2% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates that a minor 3.9% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The suburb shows a high concentration in manufacturing employment, which stands at 1.8 times the regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 2.8% of workers compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 7.3%. This mostly residential locality offers relatively few local jobs, as shown by comparing the number of employed residents to the local working population in the Census. Based on SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch across regional divisions, the latest 12-month period saw the workforce expand by 0.7% while total employment fell by 1.0%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This stands in contrast to Greater Adelaide, where employment rose by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Salisbury North. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will experience different growth rates. Applying these national sector projections to the local employment mix suggests that employment in Salisbury North will rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing a simple weighted projection that does not factor in localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Salisbury North is $1,068 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $540 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,948 a year against an average of $45,138. 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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Postcode data from the ATO released for the financial year 2023 and compiled by AreaSearch indicates that taxpayers in Salisbury North recorded a median income of $41,948 and an average income of $45,138. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $46,214 for the median and $49,729 for the average. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Salisbury North between the 5th and 6th national percentiles.
Income distribution figures show that 31.2% of the local population (3,405 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499, differing from the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 31.8%. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 81.1% of their income, which sits at the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Salisbury North had 3,889 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 1% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,127 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Salisbury North consisted of 72.6% separate houses and 27.4% alternative options such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Home ownership in Salisbury North was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 22.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.8%) or rented (40.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,127 was lower than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $260 compared to the metropolitan average of $320.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Salisbury North are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Salisbury North counted 3,889 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 66.8%, consisting of couples with children at 26.4%, couples without children at 18.7%, and single parent households at 19.9%. The remaining 33.2% consists of non-family households, which includes single person households at 29.7% and group homes at 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the average for Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.9% of adults in Salisbury North hold a university qualification, including 6.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,788 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 904 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 levels are lower in this area, with the university qualification rate of 8.9% sitting below the national figure of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the main tertiary qualification at 6.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Practical and technical vocational skills are common, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (28.5%). A high level of educational enrollment is observed, with 30.5% of the local population currently engaged in study.
This group includes 13.1% attending primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Salisbury North reaches 40 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 530 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Transport analysis indicates there are 40 bus stops operating in Salisbury North. These stops connect to 7 separate routes that run a combined total of 526 passenger services every week. Local transport links are rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 198 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 91% of commuters travel by car. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A low 3.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 75 daily trips across all routes, which averages out to approximately 13 weekly services for each transit stop.
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62.2% of residents in Salisbury North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 10.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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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Significant health challenges exist in Salisbury North, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which impact both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 45% of the population (~4,901 people). This is lower than the 52.7% recorded across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 10.9% and 10.2% of residents respectively, while 62.2% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population faces notable health difficulties, with elevated rates of long-term conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population (1,789 people), which is lower than the 19.2% average across Greater Adelaide. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.5% of Salisbury North residents were born overseas and 27.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (24.7%). 3.4% 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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Salisbury North exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 29.5% of residents born outside Australia and 27.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 36.5% of the population. The most prominent religious concentration is Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.0% of residents, compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in Salisbury North are English at 27.3%, Australian at 24.7%, and Other at 15.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 9.7%. There are also differences in specific ethnic backgrounds, with Serbian ancestry accounting for 0.7% of Salisbury North (compared to 0.4% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%), and Vietnamese at 2.1% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Salisbury North is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.1% 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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Salisbury North has a median age of 35, making it younger than Greater Adelaide at 39 and Australia at 38. The 5 - 14 age group is well represented at 13.3% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 5.1%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 8.7% to 9.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group decreased from 15.0% to 13.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to changing age structures in Salisbury North. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 27% (347 people) to reach 1,614 from 1,266, while the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to see a minor rise of 1% (10 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Salisbury North
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,683 at the 2021 Census → 10,914 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 (SAL41292). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.