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Seaford Meadows has an estimated 5,807 residents, up from 5,102 at the 2021 Census — a change of 705 people, or 13.8%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 287 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 1,631 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 broader regional ABS population updates and post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Seaford Meadows is estimated to have a population of approximately 5,807 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 705 people (13.8%) relative to the 5,102 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 5,738 determined by AreaSearch after assessing the ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2025), coupled with 287 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,631 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 13.8% increase in the suburb of Seaford Meadows since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.0%) and the SA4 region, positioning it among the top growth performers in the area. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 41.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase also provided positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year have been utilized by AreaSearch. Across SA2 localities lacking this coverage, as well as for timeframes post-2032, Regional/LGA projections categorized by age group published by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 figures) are applied using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 tiers. Looking ahead, population trajectory for the suburb of Seaford Meadows is forecast to surpass the median of statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2-level modeling indicating an increase of 791 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 12.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
196 new dwellings have been approved in Seaford Meadows over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 92, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical area figures by AreaSearch indicates that Seaford Meadows has registered an average of approximately 39 residential approvals annually. This totals an estimated 196 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 92 recorded to date in FY-25. An average addition of 2.8 new residents per year for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to healthy underlying demand underpinning property values, with newly constructed dwellings carrying an average construction value of $385,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.8 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. Per-capita construction volume in Seaford Meadows sits 108.0% above the level observed across Greater Adelaide, offering prospective purchasers greater market choice. Detached houses account for 78.0% of recent residential development while townhouses or apartments represent 22.0%, reinforcing the suburban character of the community with standalone dwellings aimed at family households desiring additional room. Averaging around 71 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. According to demographic projections, Seaford Meadows is anticipated to add 722 residents to 2041 compared against the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The prevailing pace of residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy anticipated demand, creating favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Seaford Meadows, worth an estimated $415 million. A further 10 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.7 billion. 2 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, retail and sports & recreation. 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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Transport networks and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 infrastructure projects expected to influence the surrounding area, with notable developments including Sunset Residential Development, Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project, Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication, and Seaford Rail Extension.
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Sunset Residential Development
A 42-hectare master-planned residential community featuring 644 allotments with land sizes up to 540m2. The development includes 15% affordable and social housing outcomes, extensive green spaces including a major north-south walking trail connecting to Onkaparinga River Recreation Park. Located in a prime coastal position with proximity to South Australian beaches and McLaren Vale wine region.
Seaford Rail Extension
5.7km extension of dual track rail line from Noarlunga Centre to Seaford District Centre. Includes new railway stations at Seaford Meadows and Seaford with park-and-ride facilities, improving public transport access to southern suburbs.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion
$74M State Election commitment delivering new 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and additional mental health facilities. Expanding critical healthcare services for southern Adelaide communities with specialized treatment capabilities.
Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication
Duplication of Main South Road between Sellicks Beach and Victor Harbor, improving safety and reducing travel times to the Fleurieu Peninsula. The project includes new overtaking lanes, intersection upgrades and safety improvements.
Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project
Stage 1 of the Main South Road Duplication between Seaford and Aldinga has been completed and is open to traffic. The project duplicated approximately 10 km of Main South Road, improving safety, reducing congestion and supporting tourism and regional growth on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It forms the first stage of the broader Fleurieu Connections program.
Victor Harbor Road Duplication
Duplication of approximately four kilometres of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road (Old Noarlunga) and Main Road (McLaren Vale) to improve safety, traffic flow and capacity, including a new four-way, two-lane roundabout at Robinson Road and the realignment of Quarry Road. All lanes are now open to traffic and the project is complete as part of the broader Fleurieu Connections program delivered by the Fleurieu Connections Alliance.
Colonnades Shopping Centre Ongoing Upgrades
Major regional shopping centre serving southern suburbs with ongoing upgrades and expansions. Key retail hub featuring department stores, supermarkets, specialty shops and dining options with improved facilities and customer amenities.
3,268 residents of Seaford Meadows are employed, from a labour force of 3,414. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 76.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,490, about 77% 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 data aggregated from statistical areas by AreaSearch shows Seaford Meadows maintains a qualified labour pool with solid standing across essential services, featuring an unemployment rate of 4.3% alongside an estimated 6.1% annual employment growth. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,268, while unemployment sits 0.4% higher than the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide. Labour force participation is elevated at 76.2%, notably exceeding Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census figures indicated that a modest 10.8% of employed persons worked from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. A clear concentration is evident in retail trade, where the local workforce share reaches 1.3 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, education & training accounts for a smaller footprint of 7.1% compared with 9.3% regionally. The residential layout of the community generates a comparatively constrained volume of jobs situated directly within the suburb, as reflected in Census comparisons between the resident workforce and locally situated employment. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of broader statistical area figures from SALM and the ABS, the 12 months to March 2026 saw employment expand by 6.1% against a 6.0% rise in the labour force, resulting in stable unemployment levels. By comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide broader perspective on future labour demand across Seaford Meadows. Projected nationwide employment gains stand at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Mapping these sector-level trends onto the local industry composition points to an estimated local employment expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated via simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes, excluding localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seaford Meadows is $1,663 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $854 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,930 a year against an average of $65,425. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Seaford Meadows recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,930 and an average of $65,425. These figures track slightly beneath nationwide averages, while comparing against benchmarks of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $63,821 for median income and $72,079 for average income. Figures from the 2021 Census place local personal, family, and household earnings around the 52nd percentile on a national scale.
The largest earning category is the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, encompassing 43.0% of residents (2,497 people), closely aligning with the broader region where 31.8% fall within this band. Affordability constraints remain pronounced, with retained income at 80.8% (ranking in the 41st percentile), while the area sits within the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seaford Meadows had 1,860 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 8% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,610 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% 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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Data from the latest Census shows that the housing stock in Seaford Meadows is heavily weighted towards separate houses at 88.4%, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other categories comprise 11.6%, contrasting with Adelaide metro where houses make up 75.2% and other dwellings account for 24.9%. Outright home ownership in Seaford Meadows stands at 12.8%, trailing Adelaide metro, with 49.0% of homes carrying a mortgage and 38.2% occupied by tenants. The local median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,610 exceeds the Adelaide metro benchmark of $1,562, and median weekly rent sits at $360 compared to $320 across Adelaide metro.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage payments in Seaford Meadows remain comfortably below the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also coming in under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seaford Meadows counted 1,860 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,117 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure, representing 77.6% of all dwellings. This group includes couples with children at 34.2%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single parent families at 18.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.4%, comprising lone person households at 19.5% and group arrangements at 3.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which tracks above the Greater Adelaide metric of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Seaford Meadows hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 34.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels for higher education in the community present opportunities for future development, with 19.0% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Within tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 13.5%, postgraduate awards represent 3.1%, and graduate diplomas stand at 2.4%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 45.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (34.6%). Enrolment across formal educational pathways is substantial, encompassing 31.9% of the resident population. Broken down by schooling level, primary education accounts for 12.8%, secondary schooling comprises 7.5%, and tertiary study makes up 4.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seaford Meadows reaches 18 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 860 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transport networks identifies 18 active stops across Seaford Meadows, encompassing both buses and train connections. Across these facilities, 13 individual routes operate to deliver 863 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is solid, with local residents located an average of 230 meters from their closest transport stop. Commuters travel primarily outside the residential suburb, with private car travel representing the dominant transit method at 88%, alongside 8% by train. Private vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 10.8% of employed individuals indicated working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport services run at an overall frequency averaging 123 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 47 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.4% of residents in Seaford Meadows report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 metrics evaluated by AreaSearch, encompassing mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, point to distinct healthcare needs in Seaford Meadows, with common health conditions evident among both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 53% of the total population (~3,069 people), sitting just ahead of the standard SA2 area average. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 9.6% and 11.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%. Working-age community members demonstrate higher than average rates of chronic health conditions.
Older residents aged 65 and over account for 9.3% of the population (540 people), below the 19.1% share recorded across Greater Adelaide, though national rankings are even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seaford Meadows is largely Australian-born, at 78.4% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.4%) and Australian (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural and demographic indicators in Seaford Meadows largely mirror regional norms, with 78.4% of residents born in Australia, 90.3% holding citizenship, and 92.3% using English as their sole language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 30.8% of the community. Judaism exhibits the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Ancestry figures based on parental country of birth highlight English heritage as the most common background in Seaford Meadows at 34.4% (above the 27.8% regional mark), followed by Australian ancestry at 28.8% (above the 22.8% regional average), and Scottish ancestry at 6.9%.
Other distinct heritage representations include Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.6% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and German at 4.7% (vs 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seaford Meadows is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 33.2% 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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A strong family-formation profile defines Seaford Meadows. Updates to August 2026 indicate that 37.1% of the population comprises younger to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44, compared with 28.9% across Greater Adelaide, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 9.3% against a regional benchmark of 19.1%. The estimated median age sits at 31 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 8 years lower than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census, as well as below the national median of 38 from the same Census.
Young residents aged 0 - 24 have shifted from 37.1% at the Census to an estimated 36.0%. The most substantial demographic increase through to 2041 is projected among the 45 - 64 age bracket, anticipated to expand by 243 residents (23%) to reach 1,282.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seaford Meadows
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 8 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 287 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,102 at the 2021 Census → 5,807 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 (SAL41317). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.