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Seacombe Gardens has an estimated 3,691 residents, up from 3,373 at the 2021 Census — a change of 318 people, or 9.4%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 3,728 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, along with recent address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Seacombe Gardens is approximately 3,691 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 318 residents (9.4%) from the 2021 Census count of 3,373. This change is calculated from the resident population of 3,687, which AreaSearch estimated after evaluating the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating 45 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 3,728 individuals per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Seacombe Gardens in the highest quartile among national localities evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 9.4% growth rate of the suburb of Seacombe Gardens since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA4 region (6.2%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a leading growth zone. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 94.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, as well as for the period after 2032, projections are based on the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age group from 2023 (using 2021 data), adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Looking ahead, demographic modeling forecasts that the suburb of Seacombe Gardens will experience population growth above the median of statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 647 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, which is a 17.4% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
207 new dwellings have been approved in Seacombe Gardens over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 68th 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 24, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approvals allocated from local statistical divisions, Seacombe Gardens averages about 41 residential approvals annually, with approximately 207 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 22 recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.5 new residents per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand matches supply closely, yielding stable market conditions, with new builds carrying an average construction cost of $291,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $2.9 million were registered during this financial year, highlights the mostly residential nature of the suburb.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Seacombe Gardens exhibits 68.0% more residential development approvals per resident, providing home buyers with more options. This level is significantly above the national average, pointing to strong builder confidence. Recent residential additions consist of 55.0% standalone houses and 45.0% medium and high-density options, with an increasing diversity of townhouses and apartments offering housing across varied price brackets, ranging from family residences to affordable compact units. The suburb has roughly 90 residents for every dwelling approved, showing a growing property sector. Demographic projections indicate Seacombe Gardens will add 643 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. In light of current building volumes, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Seacombe Gardens, worth an estimated $1.81 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates significantly shape regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 major projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include Oaklands Green, Stage 1 of the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment (Acute Services Building), the Marion Cultural Centre Plaza Upgrade, and the Flagstaff Road Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list 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)
Stage 1 of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network redevelopment, anchored by a new seven-storey Acute Services Building at the front of Flinders Medical Centre. The tower delivers 17,000 square metres of new built area plus 3,000 square metres of refurbishment, adding 98 clinical spaces. It will house two 32-bed adult inpatient units, an 18-bay Medical Day Unit, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit with a dedicated CT scanner suite, four operating theatres with a 14-bay recovery area, a Day of Surgery Admissions area, a new Podiatry department, and a dedicated floor for the FMC Eye Surgery Clinic which integrates the network's ophthalmology services into a single facility (a first for South Australia's public health system).The new building will form the hospital's main entrance with a large lobby, retail outlet and undercover drop-off zone. The wider Stage 1 program also includes a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Margaret Tobin Centre (opening March 2026), 48 new beds at Noarlunga Hospital (opened November 2025), 32 beds across two wards at the Repat Health Precinct (opened 2024), and supporting upgrades to mortuary (completed October 2025), kitchen, sterilisation services and electrical infrastructure. More than 20 million dollars of new major medical equipment will be installed including advanced imaging, automated pharmacy dispensing cabinets and a new CT scanner. Designed by ARM Architecture with Silver Thomas Hanley, with Built Environs as Managing Contractor and Aurecon providing structural and civil engineering. The Acute Services Building is expected to open 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 2,048. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 66.9%. 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 2,901, 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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Workforce analysis reveals a highly educated resident population with strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.1% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,973 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.2% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, and the labor force participation rate matching the Greater Adelaide figure of 66.6%. According to Census records, a low 8.5% of workers worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The suburb shows a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.5% of the local workforce compared to 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. This predominantly residential suburb appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force increased by 4.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO records from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in Seacombe Gardens fall below the national benchmark, with a median of $51,048 and an average of $60,595. This is lower than the Greater Adelaide median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $56,240 for the median and $66,758 for the average. Census records show that household, family, and personal incomes all place modestly between the 30th and 31st percentiles.
The primary income group contains 33.5% of residents (1,236 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is consistent with the metropolitan area where this segment represents 31.8%. Affordability pressures on housing are highly pronounced, with only 79.6% of income remaining, placing the suburb 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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Dwelling types in Seacombe Gardens at the time of the latest Census consisted of 57.1% standalone houses and 43.0% other dwelling types including semi-detached houses, apartments, and miscellaneous structures, compared to the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seacombe Gardens trailed the Adelaide metro average at 23.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.0%) or renting (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Adelaide metro average at $1,672, while the median weekly rent stood at $370, compared to regional averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Seacombe Gardens are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seacombe Gardens counted 1,416 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,549 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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Family households constitute the majority at 63.1% of all households, consisting of 23.2% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the other 36.9%, with lone-person households accounting for 29.7% and group housing representing 6.9%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university qualification levels at 31.7% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA state average of 25.7% and the SA4 regional figure of 28.1%, showing a strong orientation toward tertiary study. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 30.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 20.4%.
Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 29.0% of the population presently undertaking formal study. This includes 9.3% in higher education, 8.7% in primary school, and 4.7% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seacombe Gardens reaches 14 stops on 30 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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Public transport systems in Seacombe Gardens feature 14 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 30 unique routes, providing a total of 2,220 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 180 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 81%, followed by buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 8.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Services run at an average frequency of 317 trips per day across all transport routes, which equals roughly 158 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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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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Health indicators point to below-average outcomes in Seacombe Gardens, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality statistics and chronic disease prevalence, though the occurrence of common health conditions in the general population is mostly typical, despite being higher than the national average for older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance is relatively low, covering roughly 51% of the population, or about 1,881 people. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 9.3 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 69.6% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health metrics for working-age residents are generally typical. The population includes 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (597 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior health metrics present challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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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Seacombe Gardens has a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 36.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 37.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious representation is Hinduism, which accounts for 4.8% of the population compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Seacombe Gardens are English at 25.8%, Australian at 21.7%, and Other at 12.3%. Significant differences are present in other ethnic backgrounds, with Polish residents overrepresented at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Korean at 1.0% (compared to 0.3%), and Filipino at 2.4% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
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. 33.3% 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 34 years in Seacombe Gardens is notably lower than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and below the national median of 38. Seacombe Gardens shows a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 at 20.1% but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 at 8.3% compared to Greater Adelaide. The 25 - 34 cohort representation is substantially higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 14.2% to 15.7% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group decreased from 10.1% to 8.3%.
Projections suggest the age structure of Seacombe Gardens will change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group projected to expand by 17%, adding 123 people to reach 865, while the 65 to 74 group will grow by a minor 5%, adding 16 people.
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 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,373 at the 2021 Census → 3,691 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 (SAL41313). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.