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Seacombe Heights has an estimated 1,579 residents, up from 1,549 at the 2021 Census — a change of 30 people, or 1.9%. That puts 1,880 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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The suburb of Seacombe Heights has a residency count estimated at 1,579 as of May 2026, determined through examination of ABS demographic releases for the region alongside recent address data validated by AreaSearch. Compared to the 1,549 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 30 people (1.9%). This estimate aligns with the 1,573 inhabitants projected by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data and address adjustments made after the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,879 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across locations analyzed nationwide by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 65.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as a starting point, are used here. For any SA2 sectors omitted from these figures, or for periods past 2032, regional and local government area forecasts by age bracket from the SA State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 numbers are used, with adjustments made by weighting and combining local government growth to SA2 boundaries. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Seacombe Heights is projected to grow at a pace slightly below the national median, expanding by 97 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, which represents a total growth of 5.8% over the 16 years.
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According to building approval statistics from the ABS compiled for this area, building approvals in Seacombe Heights have been extremely scarce lately, with an estimated 4 residences approved over the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 3 approvals registered so far in FY-26. Historically, 3.2 new residents have arrived for each built residence over the 5 fiscal years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, meaning supply is falling short of demand, a trend that typically drives up property prices and heightens buyer competition. Approved new properties carry an average estimated construction cost of $475,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the higher-end residential market.
Seacombe Heights shows a low rate of building approvals relative to Greater Adelaide, falling 93.0% below the per-capita metropolitan average. Although building speed has picked up recently, this restricted supply typically bolsters demand and supports valuations for existing properties. This volume is also low on a national scale, reflecting a fully developed suburb with potential regulatory or zoning limitations. All recent building permits have been for standalone houses, preserving the established low-density feel of the area and catering to families desiring space. A ratio of approximately 785 people per residential approval indicates a highly established local market.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Seacombe Heights, worth an estimated $51 million. A further 12 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.16 billion. 7 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and transport & logistics. 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 and planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence this locality. The main initiatives include the Flagstaff Road Upgrade, the Seaview High School Upgrade, the Southern Suburbs Residential Policy Code Amendment, and Stage 1 of the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment (Acute Services Building), with detailed profiles of the most relevant projects provided below.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Seaview High School Upgrade
Facility upgrade delivering a new 2 storey multi purpose Creative Design building, a new single storey Performing Arts facility with associated performance spaces, and refurbishment of an existing building to provide contemporary STEM learning areas. Project value reported at $17.65 million. Architect: Flightpath Architects. Builder: Badge Constructions. Construction completed, with completion reported by industry sources at end of 2022.
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.
Seaview Downs Primary School Redevelopment
Major upgrade project to deliver contemporary learning areas, new administration building, and demolition of ageing infrastructure, based on contemporary educational philosophies. The project received additional funding totaling $19.3 million.
Southern Suburbs Residential Policy Code Amendment
A proposed planning amendment affecting residential zones in Southern Suburbs, including Seaview Downs, to transition areas to Hills Neighbourhood Zone and facilitate low-density infill development.
915 residents of Seacombe Heights are employed, from a labour force of 922. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,147, about 73% 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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A significant portion of the workforce in Seacombe Heights holds advanced credentials, with robust employment in core public service sectors, a jobless rate of only 0.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.1% over the prior year, based on localized statistical data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, working residents numbered 915, while the local unemployment rate was 3.1% below the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Furthermore, labor force participation is exceptionally high at 71.8%, compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show a modest 11.8% of workers operating from home, though these figures may reflect pandemic-era lockdown conditions.
The principal sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear concentration in health care & social assistance, where the local employment share is 1.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.4% of local jobs compared to the regional figure of 7.3%. The census balance of working residents versus local job counts indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers limited workplace opportunities within its own borders. Analysis performed by AreaSearch using data from SALM and ABS, which were compiled from wider statistical regions, indicates that during the period up to March 2026, the employment figure rose by 5.1% while the labour force grew by 4.7%, leading to a decline in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force expansion of 4.0%, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts for national employment released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Seacombe Heights. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, the pace of expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Seacombe Heights employment composition, the area is projected to see employment rise by 6.8% over five years and by 14.2% over ten years. This projection relies on a straightforward weighting method for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seacombe Heights is $1,917 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,206 a year against an average of $66,922. 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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Taxpayer income records from the ATO at the postcode level for fiscal year 2023 show a median of $52,206 and an average of $66,922 in the suburb of Seacombe Heights. These figures align closely with national benchmarks, while Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since fiscal year 2023, current estimated figures stand at approximately $57,515 for the median and $73,728 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual, family, and household incomes in Seacombe Heights near the 56th percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures indicate that the largest cohort comprises 37.7% of residents (595 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where 31.8% of the population falls into the same bracket. After paying for housing, residents retain 86.6% of their income for other living costs, and the suburb ranks in the 6th decile on the SEIFA index of relative income advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seacombe Heights had 568 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 97.7% separate houses and 2.3% other formats such as townhouses and units, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the broader Adelaide metropolitan area. The level of home ownership in Seacombe Heights was much higher than the metropolitan average, with 38.1% of properties owned outright, while the rest were mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (12.8%). The median mortgage payment of $1,850 per month sat well above the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent of $380 was higher than the metropolitan benchmark of $320.
Compared nationally, mortgage payments in Seacombe Heights are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seacombe Heights counted 568 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 79.8%, with couples raising children making up 36.7%, couples without children at 32.5%, and single parents with children at 8.7%. The remaining 20.2% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person households at 18.0% and shared group homes at 3.1%. The average household size is 2.6 residents, which is slightly larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.1% of adults in Seacombe Heights hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,345 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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Higher education rates in Seacombe Heights are strong, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, exceeding the South Australian state average of 25.7%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical education is also common, with 33.8% of the population aged 15+ holding a qualification in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 23.6%. Student numbers are high in the area, with 28.1% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This student body includes 9.7% of the population in primary schools, 7.1% in high schools, and 6.2% in higher education or university programs.
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Public transport in Seacombe Heights reaches 10 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 services in Seacombe Heights include 10 passenger stops served by bus routes. These stops are linked to 8 different routes, which together provide 444 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with homes located an average of 269 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel out of the area for employment, and cars remain the primary transport method at 90%, with 6% utilizing train services. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average.
A relatively low 11.8% of the workforce worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 63 runs per day across the local network, which averages out to approximately 44 weekly runs for each transit stop.
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72.0% of residents in Seacombe Heights report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 in Seacombe Heights show favorable outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with below-average rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, encompassing approximately 53% of the population, which is around 843 people. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.2% and 7.2% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 72.0% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population exhibits good health outcomes with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 19.1% of the community (301 people), and health rankings for this senior cohort are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.8% of Seacombe Heights residents were born overseas and 19.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Seacombe Heights displays a level of cultural diversity that exceeds most comparable markets, with 28.8% of the population born outside Australia and 19.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 37.6% of residents. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other category, which represents 1.4% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parent countries of birth, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Seacombe Heights are English at 29.7%, Australian at 22.3%, and Scottish at 7.4%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral lines compared to the region, including Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Polish at 1.2% (compared to 1.0%), and German at 5.4% (compared to 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seacombe Heights is 40. 23.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in Seacombe Heights is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39, and slightly older than the national median of 38. The 45 to 54 demographic is highly represented at 14.2% of the population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is less common at 11.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.7% to 12.1%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 7.6% to 8.7%, whereas the 65 to 74 group fell from 9.7% to 8.3%.
Forecasts for 2041 point to shifts in the local age profile, with the cohort aged 85 and older projected to grow by 126% (representing 41 people) to reach 75 residents from an initial 33. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 demographics are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seacombe Heights
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,549 at the 2021 Census → 1,579 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 (SAL41314). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.