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Seaview Downs has an estimated 3,059 residents, up from 2,718 at the 2021 Census — a change of 341 people, or 12.5%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 1,342 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Seaview Downs has an estimated population of 3,059 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 341 people (12.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,718 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 3,049, which AreaSearch estimated after analyzing the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population count corresponds to a density ratio of 1,341 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 12.5% expansion of the suburb of Seaview Downs since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (6.2%), as well as the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which made up approximately 65.0% of all population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas excluded from this dataset, and for years after 2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data, are implemented with adjustments made via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at future population trends, an increase in residents slightly below the median of statistical areas nationwide is anticipated, with the suburb of Seaview Downs expected to add 179 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level projections, representing an overall rise of 5.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
59 new dwellings have been approved in Seaview Downs over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, the suburb of Seaview Downs has averaged approximately 11 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 59 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 32 approvals have been documented. With an average of 5.2 new residents per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand vastly outstrips new supply, which typically drives price appreciation and heightens buyer rivalry, while new properties are built at an average value of $475,000, indicating developers are prioritizing the premium sector with upmarket properties.
Furthermore, $857,000 in commercial approvals have been registered in the current financial year, highlighting the residential character of the area. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Seaview Downs has approximately two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per resident, while placing in the 65th percentile of areas evaluated nationally. Recent construction consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the suburban feel with a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. The area has approximately 215 people per dwelling approval, suggesting capacity for expansion. Looking forward, the suburb of Seaview Downs is projected to add 169 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current building rates, residential supply should sufficiently satisfy demand, producing favorable circumstances for purchasers while potentially permitting growth that outstrips current predictions.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Seaview Downs. A further 9 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.16 billion. 6 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, residential development 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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Few factors shape local performance as much as changes to infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes. In total, 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to influence the area. Principal projects include the Flagstaff Road Upgrade, Residential Development at 1 Greenfield Road, the Seaview Downs Primary School Redevelopment, and the Southern Suburbs Residential Policy Code Amendment, with the details below focusing on those most likely to be relevant.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OTR Seacombe Road Redevelopment
Upgrade of the existing OTR fuel and convenience site delivering a reconfigured car park, a convenience drive-through, 2.4m acoustic fencing, and new on-site amenities including dog wash and vacuum facilities. The store page indicates drive-through and dog wash services operating, consistent with works being completed.
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.
1,682 residents of Seaview Downs are employed, from a labour force of 1,727. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 69.1%. 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 2,247, 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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The suburb of Seaview Downs possesses a qualified labor force, with essential services sectors highly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated 7.3% growth in employment over the last year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,682 residents are employed, whereas the unemployment rate is 1.2% below the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, and participation in the workforce is standard (69.1% relative to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). According to Census responses, a low 11.2% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Employment among local residents is centered in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area displays a particularly high concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, manufacturing has a lower presence at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The mostly residential area seems to present few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of Census working population to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from wider statistical areas, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 7.3% while the labor force grew by 6.6%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Adelaide, where employment expanded by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide more context regarding future demand within the suburb of Seaview Downs. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly across different industries. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to the employment structure of the suburb of Seaview Downs suggests local employment should rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seaview Downs is $1,741 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $796 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,989 a year against an average of $65,362. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the most recent postcode level ATO data published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Seaview Downs had a median income among taxpayers of $50,989 with the average level standing at $65,362. This is slightly lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,175 (median) and $72,009 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Seaview Downs, between the 48th and 49th percentiles.
Income analysis reveals 35.0% of the population (1,070 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seaview Downs had 1,022 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $385 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,742 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structure in the suburb of Seaview Downs, measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metro Adelaide. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Seaview Downs was significantly higher than metro Adelaide at 41.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (47.4%) or rented (11.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Adelaide metro average at $1,742, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $385, compared to $1,562 and $320 for metro Adelaide.
Nationwide, mortgage payments in the suburb of Seaview Downs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seaview Downs counted 1,022 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,150 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 76.6% of all households, consisting of 35.1% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.4%, with single person households representing 20.8% and group households making up 3.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.4% of adults in Seaview Downs hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 327 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 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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At 26.4%, the proportion of residents with university qualifications in the suburb of Seaview Downs is slightly below the SA3 area average of 30.7%, though this small difference suggests reasonable educational competitiveness. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (24.8%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 28.0% of residents currently participating in formal study. This comprises 9.9% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 5.2% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seaview Downs reaches 8 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 580 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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 analysis shows 8 active transport stops operating within the suburb of Seaview Downs, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, which combined offer 580 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents typically situated 238 meters from their nearest stop. As a mostly residential suburb, the majority of residents commute outward, with the car remaining the main mode of travel at 90%, and 5% utilizing the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per household, which is above the regional average.
A relatively low 11.2% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances. Service frequency averages 82 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 72 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.4% of residents in Seaview Downs report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The suburb of Seaview Downs shows better than average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low presence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health coverage slightly exceeding that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,616 people). The most common medical diagnoses in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.8 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 68.4% of the population reported no medical ailments at all, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The population under 65 demonstrates better than average health. The area contains 21.9% of residents aged 65 and older (669 people), which is higher than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health indicators for seniors are especially strong, with national rankings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seaview Downs is largely Australian-born, at 77.7% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Seaview Downs is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 11.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 22.3% born overseas. The main religion in the suburb of Seaview Downs is Christianity, representing 40.6% of residents. However, the most visible overrepresentation is in Other, which makes up 1.0% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three represented ancestries in the suburb of Seaview Downs are English at 32.2% of the population, Australian at 26.0%, and Irish at 7.6%.
Furthermore, there are clear differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: German is notably overrepresented at 5.5% of the suburb of Seaview Downs (compared to 5.1% across the region), Russian is at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Polish stands at 0.9% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seaview Downs is 42. 22.2% 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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With a median age of 42, the suburb of Seaview Downs is slightly above the Greater Adelaide figure of 39 and is substantially higher than the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket displays strong representation at 9.5% compared to Greater Adelaide, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 9.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 11.3% to 12.9% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 8.3% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group has shrunk from 11.1% to 9.6%.
Demographic modeling suggests the age structure in the suburb of Seaview Downs will shift significantly by 2041. Leading this change, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 104% (89 people), rising to 175 from 85. The aging trend is apparent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 50% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to see population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seaview Downs
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 | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,718 at the 2021 Census → 3,059 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 (SAL41321). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.