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Sandford (Tas.) has an estimated 2,180 residents, up from 2,046 at the 2021 Census — a change of 134 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. Density is about 44 people per 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 demographic evaluations from the ABS, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Sandford (Tas.) is estimated to have a population of about 2,180 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 134 people (6.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,046 people. The projection is derived from a resident count of 2,179, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 17 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 44 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment.
The 6.5% population growth of the suburb of Sandford (Tas.) since the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart, making it a regional growth leader. The expansion was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 61.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which use 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, and to project age group dynamics after 2032, the 2022 regional and LGA projections from the Tasmanian State Government (with a 2021 base year) are implemented, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 scales. Future projections for the suburb of Sandford (Tas.) point to growth slightly below the national median for statistical divisions, with the area expected to add 114 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level figures, representing a total increase of 5.2% over the 16 years.
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35 new dwellings have been approved in Sandford (Tas.) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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 AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permits allocated from statistical districts, Sandford has averaged approximately 7 residential property approvals per year. This equates to an estimated 35 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 8 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of 3.8 people moving to the locality for every new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply. This imbalance typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers, while newly approved builds average an estimated construction cost of $909,000, indicating that developers are focusing heavily on the high-end residential market.
Compared to Greater Hobart, Sandford has approximately half the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita, placing it in the 77th percentile of assessed areas across the country, even though construction has stepped up recently. This volume is also lower than the national average, reflecting a mature market and highlighting potential planning restrictions. Meanwhile, recent building activity has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the traditional low-density character of the area with family-oriented homes designed for spacious living. With a ratio of about 154 people per approval, Sandford demonstrates the profile of a developing area. Long-term forecasts indicate Sandford will gain 113 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling faster population growth than current projections suggest.
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AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects close to Sandford (Tas.), worth an estimated $1.53 billion. 2 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key initiatives likely to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Droughty Peninsula Structure Plan, Lauderdale Primary School, the Hobart City Deal, and the Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Richardsons Road Residential Development, Sandford
A masterplanned residential development proposing to rezone approximately 73 hectares of land at 52 Richardsons Road, Sandford, south of Lauderdale. Following the approval of the Urban Growth Boundary amendment in May 2025, the developer is advancing a rezone and development application to Clarence City Council, with further community engagement planned in 2025. Approximately 35 hectares will be dedicated as public open space including formalised mountain bike tracks, picnic areas, and protection of the Lauderdale Saltmarsh.The concept targets low-density residential lots on cleared land on the south side of the hill, with staging over many years. Infrastructure assessments confirm adequate sewerage, water, and road capacity.
Droughty Peninsula Structure Plan
A long-term strategic planning framework led by Clarence City Council for 388 hectares of land on the Droughty Peninsula. The plan, which incorporates the approved Skylands Masterplan, envisions a series of six walkable neighborhoods totaling approximately 2,600 to 3,000 dwellings over a 20-25 year period. Key features include 100 hectares of open space, active transport corridors, and potential ferry connectivity to Hobart. As of May 2026, the project is in the post-consultation analysis phase, with the council incorporating feedback from Phase 2 engagement into the Draft Structure Plan while addressing Tasmanian Planning Commission queries regarding landslide hazards and urban growth boundaries.
Lauderdale Primary School
The Tasmanian Government will undertake a $6.5 million upgrade of Lauderdale Primary School to provide additional contemporary learning spaces, amenities and replacement of outdated outdoor play areas. This includes the construction of new general learning areas and car park upgrades to address increasing student enrollment and provide modern facilities.
Glebe Hill Childcare Centre
Purpose-built early learning centre developed by Tipalea Partners adjacent to Glebe Hill Village. The 106-place centre is operated by Green Leaves Early Learning and commenced operations during 2026, helping address childcare demand in Hobart's south-east.
Glebe Hill Village
A 6,002 square metre neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles and a 24-hour McDonald's drive-thru, plus Priceline Pharmacy, Liquorland, and 16 specialty stores. Opened in August 2022, it is noted as Tasmania's most technologically and environmentally advanced neighbourhood centre with solar array, EV chargers, and smart-tech features. The centre was sold by Tipalea Partners to a Charter Hall managed fund for $50.25 million in January 2025.
Clarence Street, Howrah Affordable Housing Development
Rezoning of approximately 1300 square meters of surplus land from Utilities to General Residential Zone via a Housing Land Supply Order to enable the development of up to 4 dwelling units for social and affordable housing. The land is being prepared for transfer to Homes Tasmania for subdivision and housing development.
Oceana Phase 2 Master Plan
An approved master plan for integrated conservation management and limited residential development (Coventry Rise and Oceana Rise) on the Rokeby Hills above Howrah and Tranmere. It proposes bushland lots and residential clusters close to nature, providing for various residential living styles and maintaining bushland for conservation and public open space.
Clarence City Heart Plan
A council-led precinct and urban renewal framework for Clarence's city centre covering Rosny Park, Kangaroo Bay and Bellerive. The 2024-25 final draft identifies eight linked precincts and sets long-term directions for housing diversity, public spaces, culture, movement and economic growth. Community re-engagement ran Dec 2024 to Feb 2025 with strong support reported in March 2025; the plan remains in the planning phase pending final endorsement.
1,233 residents of Sandford (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,257. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,737, about 80% 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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Sandford has a highly skilled labor force with strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, and an estimated employment growth rate of 1.1% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, there were 1,233 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.5% below the 4.4% recorded in Greater Hobart. Participation in the workforce is relatively typical, standing at 68.3% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. According to Census records, a modest 10.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary industries employing residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local workforce is highly specialized in construction, with an employment share that is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food is under-represented, accounting for only 4.6% of local workers compared to 8.0% across Greater Hobart. A comparison between the census working population and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider areas, during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.1% while the labor force expanded by 1.4%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Hobart, employment contracted by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.2%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future employment demand in Sandford. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by sector. Applying these specific trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustration rather than a localized population forecast.
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Median household income in Sandford (Tas.) is $2,117 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $941 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,868 a year against an average of $67,783. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Sandford have a median income of $56,868 and an average of $67,783. These figures align closely with national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $54,577 and average of $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $63,095 for the median and $75,205 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places the household, family, and personal earnings of Sandford residents around the 72nd percentile nationally.
The dominant earnings cohort comprises 38.7% of local taxpayers (843 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend where 32.2% of taxpayers fall into this bracket. Residents retain 89.5% of their income after housing expenses, indicating strong discretionary spending capacity, while the area ranks in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sandford (Tas.) had 712 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 5% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. 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 in Sandford at the time of the last Census consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached properties, or alternative options, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings in metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership in Sandford was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 44.1%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (51.1%) or rented (4.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was well above the metropolitan Hobart average of $1,517, and the median weekly rent was $400, compared to the metropolitan average of $350.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Sandford are below the Australian average of $1,863, while local rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sandford (Tas.) counted 712 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 759 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 13% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.8%, consisting of couples with children (38.2%), couples without children (36.8%), and single-parent households (9.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 15.2%, which is comprised of single-person households at 13.2% and group shared homes at 1.7%. The median size of a household is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.6% of adults in Sandford (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 29.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Sandford is lower than regional benchmarks, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 32.8% across the SA4 region. This indicates opportunities for further educational and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.2%) or certificates (29.6%). Participation in study is high, with 26.5% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This is composed of 10.8% in primary schools, 7.5% in secondary schools, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sandford (Tas.) reaches 35 stops on 109 routes, timetabled for about 10,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 920 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit indicates there are 35 active passenger stops in Sandford, utilizing a network of buses. These stops accommodate 109 routes, delivering a combined 10,672 passenger trips every week. Public transport accessibility is classified as limited, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 921 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 93%. Households average 2.4 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low proportion of 10.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.
Service frequency across all routes averages 1,524 trips daily, which translates to roughly 304 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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67.9% of residents in Sandford (Tas.) report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Sandford exhibits favorable health statistics according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common health conditions. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 54% of the population (~1,177 people), compared to 51.7% across Greater Hobart. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.3% and 7.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the community (453 people), and health outcomes for this group are especially strong, ranking higher nationally than the general population of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sandford (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 90.0% of residents, with 1.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.3%) and Australian (29.5%). 3.3% 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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Sandford exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 90.0% of residents born in Australia, 95.1% holding citizenship, and 98.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 38.1% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.0% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 36.3% of the population, Australian at 29.5%, and Irish at 8.6%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch residents overrepresented at 2.1% of the population (compared to 1.5% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Scottish at 8.5% (compared to 7.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sandford (Tas.) is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 20.7% 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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The median age of 44 years in Sandford is considerably higher than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Hobart, the 45 - 54 age group is overrepresented, making up 15.3% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 9.5% to 12.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 3.7% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group shrank from 18.2% to 15.2%, and children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 14.0% to 12.0%.
Future projections for 2041 forecast significant demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 108 people (33%) from 333 to 442, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sandford (Tas.)
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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,046 at the 2021 Census → 2,180 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 (SAL60584). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.