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Smithfield (SA) has an estimated 2,750 residents, up from 2,482 at the 2021 Census — a change of 268 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 1,310 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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As of Aug 2026, the population for the suburb of Smithfield (SA) is assessed at approximately 2,750, drawing upon broader regional updates from the ABS and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. When compared against the 2021 Census tally of 2,482 people, this represents an addition of 268 people (10.8%). The updated figure is calculated from a resident base of 2,731 determined through the latest ERP figures from the ABS (June 2025), alongside 95 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. Demographic density for the suburb stands at 1,309 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national average benchmarked across AreaSearch locations.
Outperforming both the broader state figure of 7.7% and Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Smithfield (SA) has established itself as a regional growth leader with its 10.8% post-2021 census expansion, where natural growth served as the primary contributor by generating roughly 50.0% of overall population gains across recent periods. Projections published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 areas omitted from that release or looking beyond 2032, population figures utilize the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort projections grounded in 2021 data, converted via a weighted aggregation framework from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Long-term demographic modelling places the suburb of Smithfield (SA) in the top quartile across the country for expected expansion, with aggregated SA2-level projections anticipating the addition of 704 persons by 2041, which equates to an overall gain of 24.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
136 new dwellings have been approved in Smithfield (SA) over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with 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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Urban planning and building activity compiled by AreaSearch from ABS residential approval data reveals that Smithfield averages approximately 27 dwellings approved annually. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 136 homes secured approval, including 25 so far in FY-25. Over this same period (between FY-21 and FY-25), development supported an average gain of 2.4 new residents per year for each completed dwelling, reflecting solid underlying demand beneficial to asset values. Construction costs for new residential dwellings average $300,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to deliver more affordable options to buyers.
Meanwhile, non-residential development has remained subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $1.0 million this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Smithfield trails Greater Adelaide substantially, registering 60.0% below regional average per person. Although recent building activity has accelerated, this ongoing supply limitation typically underpins demand and pricing across the existing residential market. Detached houses constitute 85.0% of new residential development while attached dwellings account for 15.0%, reinforcing the area's established suburban profile tailored to families seeking spacious blocks. A ratio of roughly 106 people per approval characterizes Smithfield as an actively developing locality. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic forecasts indicate Smithfield will add 685 residents up to 2041. Current levels of residential development appear well-matched to anticipated housing requirements, supporting stable market conditions devoid of severe upward price pressures.
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 30 current infrastructure and development projects close to Smithfield (SA), worth an estimated $8.8 billion. 21 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and education & training. 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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Major planning initiatives and regional infrastructure works play a pivotal role in local development. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 projects expected to influence the community, notably Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West, Riverbanks College Angle Vale, Playford Alive, and Playford North Urban Renewal Project.
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Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West
Construction is underway on the $60 million Coles-anchored Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, part of a broader $175 million retail precinct. The 6,420sqm facility features a full-line Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, and St Georges Bakery. Handover for the bulky goods and showroom precinct is expected in late 2027, while the main shopping centre aims for completion by the end of 2026. The site includes 300 car parks and four EV charging stations.
Tudor Vale Shopping Centre
A 175 million dollar retail development forming the commercial heart of the Tudor Vale masterplanned community. The project features a 6,420sqm shopping centre anchored by a Coles supermarket, Liquorland, and pharmacy, alongside a significant 20,000sqm large-format retail precinct. The site is strategically located on the north-east side of the Northern Expressway and Curtis Road, adjacent to an existing Aldi, catering to the rapid residential growth in Adelaide's northern corridor.
Mark Oliphant College Community Facility
Integrated community facility at Mark Oliphant College delivering a purpose-built kiss 'n' drop (400 m kerbside zone) with 200 new parking bays and access upgrades, and a regional-level soccer sportsground featuring a FIFA-quality synthetic pitch, natural pitch, six changerooms, function room and semi-commercial kitchen. The kiss 'n' drop facility was completed in late 2025, with sportsground construction commencing in early 2026. Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club is the selected anchor tenant. Jointly funded and delivered by City of Playford and the SA Department for Education.
Riverbanks Estate - Angle Vale
Riverbanks is a masterplanned community of approximately 300 house and land lots in the heritage township of Angle Vale, 31 km north of Adelaide CBD. The estate is developed across multiple stages (with Stage 6 now releasing) adjacent to the Gawler River, Riverbanks College B-12, and the Angle Vale town centre. Residents enjoy easy Northern Expressway access, proximity to Munno Para shopping, and a range of parks and sports facilities within the broader Playford City growth corridor.
The Entrance Estate Angle Vale
Boutique residential estate in Angle Vale featuring premium land releases with river views and heritage tree preservation. High-quality urban design with wide lots, landscaped streetscapes, and proximity to established amenities. Targeting families seeking premium lifestyle in northern Adelaide.
Playford Alive
Playford Alive is one of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, encompassing 1,000 hectares in Adelaide's north. The project revitalizes Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains while developing greenfield land in Munno Para and Andrews Farm. As of 2026, the project has entered a major expansion phase in the 'Playford Alive East' precinct, a 71-hectare area delivering 1,480 homes. Key milestones include a $250 million Town Centre, the $32.65 million Munno Para Sportsgrounds, and a goal to house 43,000 residents by completion in 2033.
Playford North Urban Renewal Project
One of Australia's largest urban renewal projects, Playford Alive is a multi-billion dollar master-planned community across 1,000 hectares. As of early 2026, the project is rapidly expanding its eastern precinct, including the Wattle Precinct, to deliver approximately 1,480 additional homes. The development integrates the renewal of Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains with greenfield growth in Munno Para, featuring a $250 million town centre, a new Regional Sports Complex, and significant infrastructure such as the $30 million Curtis and Heaslip Road roundabout upgrade.
Healthia Health and Education Hub
Modern health and education facility by Healthia Limited providing integrated primary healthcare, allied health services, and professional development programs. Features state-of-the-art medical equipment, training facilities for healthcare professionals, and community health education spaces. Healthia is Australia's leading allied healthcare services network with over 400 clinics.
1,049 residents of Smithfield (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,209. Unemployment sits at 13.3%, with participation at 55.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,420, about 124% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 local job market in Smithfield features a balanced split across blue-collar and white-collar roles with broad industry representation, registering an unemployment rate of 13.3% alongside steady employment conditions over the preceding year according to AreaSearch statistical area data. Employment figures for March 2026 show 1,049 residents participating in work, while the local jobless rate sits 9.5% above Greater Adelaide's 3.8% benchmark, pointing to capacity for labor market improvement. Workforce engagement remains subdued at 55.3%, compared to 66.4% in Greater Adelaide. Remote work adoption stood at a modest 6.1% at the Census, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions during that period should be noted.
Local workforce participation is centered predominantly within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector exhibits an especially strong presence, employing residents at 1.6 times the regional average rate. In contrast, education & training accounts for just 4.4% of working residents, well beneath the 9.3% regional benchmark. A workforce density of 0.9 workers for each resident at the Census underscores a solid base of local job opportunities. Over the recent 12-month period, combined ABS and SALM statistical data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that local employment expanded by 0.4% while the labour force grew by 2.3%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 1.8 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2% and the labour force rose by 4.0%, which reduced unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand across five and ten-year horizons when aligned with Smithfield's workforce mix. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates diverge widely. Applying these industry growth rates to the local occupational baseline suggests employment in Smithfield could expand by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on a simple illustrative weighting model without local demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Smithfield (SA) is $1,049 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $526 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,691 a year against an average of $49,247. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated at postcode level by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the suburb of Smithfield recorded a median income of $45,691 and an average income of $49,247. These figures sit below the national average as well as Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Factoring in a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated income levels as of March 2026 stand at roughly $50,338 for the median and $54,255 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings in Smithfield were placed between the 5th and 5th percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings distribution, 31.4% of the population (863 individuals) earn in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is highest at 31.8%. Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with 79.6% of income remaining, placing the area in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Smithfield (SA) had 906 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,100 a month. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property distribution in Smithfield at the latest Census showed separate houses making up 79.9% of stock and other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings) representing 20.1%, whereas Adelaide metro recorded 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership accounted for 16.9% of tenures, lagging Adelaide metro, while 33.0% of homes were held under a mortgage and 50.1% were rental properties. Residential accommodation costs remained comparatively modest, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,100 and median weekly rents of $260, well below Adelaide metro figures of $1,562 and $320.
Across Australia, Smithfield's repayments track far below the national mortgage benchmark of $1,863 and the national median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Smithfield (SA) counted 906 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,004 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 65.7% of local households, consisting of single parent families at 22.4%, couples with children at 22.2%, and couples without children at 19.2%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 34.3%, consisting of lone person residences at 30.3% and group shared households at 4.3%. The median household size stands at 2.5 people, matching the figure across Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.1% of adults in Smithfield (SA) hold a university qualification, including 7.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment among local residents shows university qualification levels of 9.1%, trailing the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and highlighting scope for focused educational support programs. Within higher education, bachelor degrees account for 7.0%, postgraduate qualifications represent 1.5%, and graduate diplomas stand at 0.6%. Conversely, technical and vocational training shows substantial uptake, with 37.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (29.9%) and advanced diplomas (7.1%). Schooling and academic enrollment rates are substantial, with 34.0% of the population actively attending an educational institution. This proportion comprises 14.7% enrolled in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Smithfield (SA) reaches 18 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 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 1.0 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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Commuter and transit infrastructure in Smithfield comprises 18 active transport stops across bus and train networks. Serviced by 22 individual routes, these stops generate 2,783 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is strong, with residents living an average distance of 233 meters from their nearest stop. Outward commuting characterizes the residential locality, with cars accounting for 90% of travel and bus transit carrying 8%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the broader regional standard, while 6.1% of residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit routes, network scheduling delivers an average of 397 trips per day, providing roughly 154 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.6% of residents in Smithfield (SA) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 8.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.2 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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Analyses of chronic conditions and mortality statistics by AreaSearch highlight significant health challenges affecting both older and younger demographics across Smithfield. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, with approximately 47% of the total population (~1,279 people) insured, trailing Greater Adelaide at 52.7% and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, impacting 12.2 and 10.0% of the population, respectively. Across the suburb, 60.6% reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, compared with 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness, while older residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.1% of the community (442 people), below the 19.1% share in Greater Adelaide.
Senior health measures display several pressures while aligning broadly with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Smithfield (SA) residents were born overseas and 20.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (25.8%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Smithfield displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.4% of residents born abroad and 20.5% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 36.1% of residents. Islam shows a particularly strong relative presence, accounting for 8.6% of the local population compared to the Greater Adelaide level of 3.0%. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Smithfield comprise English at 30.4%, Australian at 25.8%, and Other at 15.2%, with the latter noticeably exceeding the regional benchmark of 9.7%. Other distinct ethnic groups include German at 4.3% (against 5.1% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (matching 0.6% regionally), and Hungarian, which is overrepresented at 0.4% locally versus 0.3% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Smithfield (SA) is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.4% 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 age profile in Smithfield tilts towards younger cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 36.4% of the population, compared to 29.0% across Greater Adelaide, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 16.1% against 19.1% regionally. The estimated median age is 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 5 years below the Greater Adelaide Census benchmark of 39. In the middle-aged and mature adult group (45 - 64), representation has declined from 23.1% at the Census to an estimated 20.4%.
Demographic projections indicate that by 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ will account for the majority of local growth, increasing by 193 residents (44%) to reach 636.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Smithfield (SA)
9 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 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,482 at the 2021 Census → 2,750 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 (SAL41346). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.