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Seacombe Gardens has an estimated 3,686 residents, up from 3,373 at the 2021 Census — a change of 313 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 3,723 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population releases alongside post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Seacombe Gardens has an estimated tally of approximately 3,686 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census outcome of 3,373 people, this represents an addition of 313 people, or a 9.3% expansion. These figures build upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 3,679 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 data release, combined with 44 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 3,723 persons per square kilometer, the locality's density falls into the top quartile of Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 9.3% rate of increase recorded in the suburb of Seacombe Gardens since the 2021 census outstripped both the SA3 territory and the wider SA4 region (6.3%), establishing the suburb as a primary regional growth hub. Inbound overseas migration was the predominant driver of demographic gains, generating roughly 94.0% of recent population increases. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that use 2022 as a foundation year. For outlying periods past 2032 or locations omitted from that dataset, 2023 SA State Government age-specific Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 data are utilized, applying weighted aggregation to translate LGA figures to the SA2 tier. Looking forward, the suburb of Seacombe Gardens is anticipated to outpace median national demographic growth rates, with consolidated SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 632 persons by 2041, which equates to an overall expansion of 17.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
213 new dwellings have been approved in Seacombe Gardens over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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Data on ABS building approvals examined by AreaSearch across statistical divisions indicates that Seacombe Gardens averages approximately 42 residential building approvals annually. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 213 dwellings secured approval, including 22 recorded to date in FY-25. Across those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 1.8 incoming residents arrived per newly constructed dwelling, reflecting balanced demand and supply dynamics that underpin market stability. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $361,000 per dwelling, while non-residential activity remains modest with $2.9 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year, highlighting the neighborhood's predominantly residential character.
Per-capita building volume in Seacombe Gardens sits 33.0% above the regional benchmark over the 5 year period, generating healthy choice for purchasers while safeguarding existing asset values, notwithstanding a moderation in construction momentum over recent years. Current residential development is distributed between separate houses (55.0%) and medium-density options such as apartments or townhouses (45.0%), delivering diverse price points that span conventional family residences to lower-cost compact dwellings. With approximately 138 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. Projections through to 2041 indicate that Seacombe Gardens will expand by 625 residents relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing construction rates suggest incoming housing supply will comfortably accommodate local demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Seacombe Gardens, worth an estimated $1.89 billion. 11 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, residential development and retail. 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 upgrades, major planning undertakings, and capital works exert a profound effect on local community development. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 3 projects positioned to influence the neighborhood. Significant initiatives include the Oaklands Green development, the Flagstaff Road Upgrade, the Marion Cultural Centre Plaza Upgrade, and the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building), with detailed summaries provided below.
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Westfield Marion Expansion
Major $259 million expansion and renovation of Westfield Marion shopping centre by Scentre Group. Adding 52 specialty shops and 20 eateries, new ground floor mall, four-level carpark facing Diagonal Road. Expanding from 135,300sqm to 152,200sqm. Part of $500 million South Australian development pipeline including new retail spaces, fresh food precinct, dining options, and entertainment facilities. Enhanced parking and contemporary design updates. Creates up to 2,600 construction and retail jobs, strengthening position as premier southern suburbs retail destination.Introduction of paid parking for stays over 3 hours with ticketless system using numberplate recognition.
Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
The Flinders Medical Centre Stage 1 Southern Redevelopment is a major $572 million public healthcare expansion delivered by Built Environs for SA Health and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport. The centerpiece is a seven-storey Acute Services Building adding 98 clinical beds, two 32-bed inpatient wards, a 16-bed satellite ICU, eye surgery suites, and four operating theatres. The building topped out in mid-2026 and is scheduled to open to patients in early 2028.
Flagstaff Road Upgrade
Upgrade of approximately 3.3 km of Flagstaff Road including duplication of the remaining three-lane section to a permanent four-lane divided carriageway, intersection improvements, upgraded drainage, shared walking and cycling paths, lighting and road safety improvements. Construction has been underway with staged traffic management and community updates.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
Oaklands Green
South Australia's largest social and affordable housing renewal project, transforming 16.5 hectares into a masterplanned community. The development delivers 680 new dwellings, comprising 235 social housing homes managed by Junction and 445 private/affordable homes. The project features 3.4 hectares of open space, including the expansion of Rajah Reserve and sustainable Green Star rated designs. Construction is staged over eight years with the first residents moved in during 2023.
Residential Development at 1 Greenfield Road
Approved development opportunity for 3 stunning two-storey townhouses with water views on a re-zoned and prepared vacant land parcel. This site was previously subject to a larger mixed-use development application.
Flinders Village (Flinders University 50-Year Master Plan)
Flinders Village is a long-term master plan to transform the Flinders University Bedford Park Campus into a vibrant urban center. It includes the development of a health and education precinct, retail outlets, a hotel, and significant student accommodation, aiming to attract private investment and enhance the overall campus experience.
Flagstaff Hill Sports Ground Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of sporting facilities including new clubrooms, improved playing surfaces, enhanced lighting, modern amenities, playground equipment, and accessibility improvements to serve the growing Flagstaff Hill community.
1,973 residents of Seacombe Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 2,046. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 66.8%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,896, about 79% 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch reveal a well-credentialed labor force in Seacombe Gardens with strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate standing at just 3.6%, and annual employment growth estimated at 5.2%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,973 individuals. The local jobless rate sits 0.3% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%, while labor market participation matches the wider metropolitan rate of 66.4%. Census records show only 8.5% of working locals operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that period must be factored in. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food represent the foremost employer sectors for local workers.
Health care & social assistance exhibits an exceptionally heavy local concentration, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented locally, engaging 4.5% of workers against 7.3% across the greater region. Comparison of local worker numbers to resident counts confirms that this primarily residential precinct provides limited job opportunities within its own borders. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.2% alongside labour force increasing by 4.6%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide, where employment grew by 4.2%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Seacombe Gardens. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Seacombe Gardens's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seacombe Gardens is $1,420 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,048 a year against an average of $60,595. 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 AreaSearch's release of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, typical taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Seacombe Gardens stand at a median of $51,048 and an average of $60,595, trailing Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852, as well as national benchmarks. Factoring in a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $56,240 for median income and $66,758 for average income. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 30th and 31st percentiles.
The single largest cohort comprises 1,234 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 33.5% of earners and aligning closely with the 31.8% regional proportion. Affordability pressures remain high, as residents retain only 79.6% of their earnings, ranking the area in the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seacombe Gardens had 1,416 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,672 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone houses account for 57.1% of residential stock in Seacombe Gardens, while semi-detached properties, units, and other formats make up 43.0%, differing noticeably from the broader Adelaide metro profile of 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% other dwelling types. Full home ownership in Seacombe Gardens sits at 23.3%, lagging metropolitan benchmarks, with 33.0% of homes under a mortgage and 43.7% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments in the locality were $1,672, exceeding the Adelaide metro benchmark of $1,562, while median weekly rents stood at $370 compared to $320 across the metropolitan area.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments sit well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seacombe Gardens counted 1,416 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,547 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, representing 63.1% of all households. This group is divided into couples without children at 23.4%, couples with children at 23.2%, and single-parent households at 14.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.9%, consisting of single-person households at 29.7% and share houses at 6.9%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the 2.5 person average seen across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.7% of adults in Seacombe Gardens hold a university qualification, including 20.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 633 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,034 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 is a key highlight for the community, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees—surpassing both the SA state figure of 25.7% and the SA4 regional benchmark of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 20.7%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Technical and vocational training is likewise widespread, with 30.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 20.4% with certificates and 10.2% holding advanced diplomas. A significant proportion of the local population is actively studying, with 29.0% enrolled in an educational course.
This cohort encompasses 9.3% studying at the tertiary level, 8.7% in primary schooling, and 4.7% attending secondary schools.
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Public transport in Seacombe Gardens reaches 14 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Commuters in Seacombe Gardens are served by 14 operational public transport stops catering to bus services. Across these access points, 29 discrete bus routes operate, generating an aggregate of 2,218 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is exceptional, with locals residing an average of 180 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward travel is common, with private vehicles serving as the predominant transport mode at 81%, while buses carry 8%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, sitting below regional norms. A modest 8.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Transit services run at a combined frequency of 316 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 158 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.6% of residents in Seacombe Gardens report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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An analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics by AreaSearch points to below-average health metrics for Seacombe Gardens. While the incidence of routine health conditions across the broader community is fairly standard, elevated rates are evident among senior residents relative to nationwide figures, and private health insurance coverage is subdued at approximately 51% of the population (~1,878 people). Asthma and mental health issues form the most widespread health conditions reported in the community, affecting 7.6% and 9.3% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 69.6% of locals reported having no diagnosed health conditions, outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%.
Health indicators across working-age residents align with broader norms. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.9% of the local population (586 people), below the 19.1% share recorded across Greater Adelaide, with older cohorts experiencing greater health vulnerabilities that rank below wider national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.7% of Seacombe Gardens residents were born overseas and 30.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.8%) and Australian (21.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Seacombe Gardens, where 36.7% of the populace was born overseas and 30.5% speak a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the primary faith, accounting for 37.2% of residents. The suburb also features a substantial Hindu community, which makes up 4.8% of the population compared to 2.8% throughout Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental birthplace and heritage, the leading reported ancestries across Seacombe Gardens are English (25.8%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (12.3%). Additionally, specific cultural communities show heightened local representation relative to regional averages, including Filipino residents at 2.4% (vs 1.0%), Polish residents at 1.1% (vs 1.0%), and Korean residents at 1.0% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seacombe Gardens is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.6% 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 demographic profile of Seacombe Gardens leans noticeably toward younger age cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 36.2% of the population, compared to 28.9% throughout Greater Adelaide, whereas mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 17.9% locally versus 23.0% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 stands at 34, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 5 years below the Greater Adelaide Census median of 39. The proportion of young to middle-aged adults has expanded from 33.5% at the Census to an estimated 36.2%.
By 2041, this demographic segment is projected to absorb the majority of local growth, increasing by 196 residents (15%) to reach 1,530.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seacombe Gardens
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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,373 at the 2021 Census → 3,686 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 (SAL41313). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.