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Somerton Park has an estimated 6,466 residents, up from 5,811 at the 2021 Census — a change of 655 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,887 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 and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Somerton Park is projected to be approximately 6,466 by May 2026. This represents an expansion of 655 people (11.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,811 people. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 6,461, projected by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census.
Such a population level correlates to a density of 2,886 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas monitored by AreaSearch. The 11.3% growth rate recorded in the suburb of Somerton Park since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (5.7%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population gains in the area were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration, which acted as the sole source of increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for any years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are applied, adjusted through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Assessing future population trends, the suburb of Somerton Park is anticipated to experience growth slightly below the median of statistical locations evaluated by AreaSearch, with the resident count expected to grow by 816 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a total increase of 12.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
230 new dwellings have been approved in Somerton Park over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, 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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Statistical evaluations of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicate that Somerton Park averages approximately 46 dwellings receiving building consent annually, totaling an estimated 230 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 64 approvals during FY-26 to date. Reflecting strong demand that supports local property values, each approved dwelling has averaged 2.6 new residents per year over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with new residences constructed at an average value of $631,000, showing a developers' emphasis on high-end, premium housing options.
Additionally, commercial development approvals total $5.7 million for the current financial year, showing a limited emphasis on commercial construction. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Somerton Park displays moderately higher development rates (22.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer choice while supporting demand for existing homes. Recent building approvals consist of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% attached dwellings. This shift toward higher-density properties offers affordable points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from historical housing stock (which stands at 63.0% houses), pointing to a decrease in available vacant land and responding to changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at approximately 98 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Long-term demographic forecasts show Somerton Park is on track to add 811 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections). Given ongoing construction trends, the supply of new housing is projected to satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population increases that exceed current 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 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Somerton Park, worth an estimated $17.7 billion. 10 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major development projects are major influences on local performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to affect the immediate area. Nearby projects of note include the Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road in Plympton, the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, a 12-Storey Residential Tower in Glenelg, and the Morphettville/Glengowrie Horse Related Activities Code Amendment, with the primary projects of local relevance listed below.
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Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton
Removing the level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road with new tram overpasses to make journeys safer and more reliable. Part of the broader Tram Grade Separation Projects. Tram services resumed in January 2026, while intersection upgrades and the Mike Turtur Bikeway shared use path construction remain ongoing to be completed later in 2026.
Dusk Glenelg
Ultra-exclusive 13-level tower comprising 10 full-floor luxury Sky Homes, each spanning 300-383sqm with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, powder room, panoramic ocean and city views, private lift access, all-weather sunroom, and premium Gaggenau and Miele appliances. Designed by Enzo Caroscio Architecture. Only 12.34m wide due to narrow allotment. Builder is Lucy Commercial. Planning approved by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) in October 2023.
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
A $40 million redevelopment of Glenelg's main street divided into three zones: City, Transition, and Coast. The project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs new traffic lights at Moseley Street for pedestrian safety, reduces speed limits to 30 km/h, and introduces continuous accessible footpaths. Construction was accelerated in 2025 to align with the state tram line suspension, bringing the expected completion forward by 18 months.
Calibre Glenelg
Boutique 11-level residential development featuring 18 apartments with ocean views through pine trees. Mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments located just 300m from Glenelg Beach. Designed with premium materials, floor-to-ceiling windows, and energy-efficient features including double glazing.
Northshore Glenelg
Boutique apartment complex overlooking the Glenelg Marina. Features 40 architecturally designed apartments with spacious living, unique views of the bay, onsite health facilities including indoor pool, sauna, private gym, and communal rooftop terraces.
21-25 South Esplanade Redevelopment
Chasecrown proposes a beachfront residential redevelopment at the former Seawall Apartments site. An earlier 13-storey, ~93-dwelling scheme (2021) was refused. A revised 10-storey, ~39.3m design with 72 dwellings proceeded to SCAP in Oct 2023 and was refused planning consent; the site remains without planning approval while the proponent has pursued revisions and proceedings at various times. Adjacent heritage places include Stormont mansion (14 South Esplanade) and Albert Hall (18 South Esplanade).
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
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.
3,605 residents of Somerton Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,636. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Somerton Park has a highly educated labor force with a substantial share of professional services workers, a very low unemployment rate of 0.8% over the past year, and estimated job growth of 6.8% over the same period, according to AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 3,605 residents employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 3.0% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while the labor force participation rate is slightly below average (64.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%). Census responses indicate that a moderate 15.4% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The locality displays a particularly high concentration of workers in professional & technical services, matching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing has a smaller footprint, employing 4.6% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Although there are local employment opportunities, a high proportion of residents commute to other districts for work, as shown by the ratio of working residents to local job positions in the Census. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographic areas, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 6.8% and the total labor force expand by 6.5%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Adelaide recorded job growth of 4.2%, labor force growth of 4.0%, and a decline in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against the local workforce structure to project growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary widely. Mapping these industry-specific projections onto the local workforce suggests employment among residents will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (this represents a direct weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Somerton Park is $1,633 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $908 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,518 a year against an average of $79,707. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 compiled ATO statistics for financial year 2023, personal income levels in Somerton Park are exceptionally high on a national scale. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $56,518 and an average income of $79,707, compared to the Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be roughly $62,266 (median) and $87,813 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal income at the 68th percentile ($908 weekly) and household income at the 43rd percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 24.2% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,564 residents), which is comparable to the metropolitan trend where this group represents 31.8%. Following housing costs, residents retain 85.6% of their income for other expenditures, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Somerton Park had 2,427 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 9% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling composition in Somerton Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 62.7% houses and 37.3% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, units, and alternative structures), compared to the wider Adelaide metropolitan distribution of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Somerton Park was notably high at 43.0%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (31.6%) or occupied by renters (25.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at $2,058, while the median weekly rent was $335, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
Nationwide, mortgage payments in the suburb are substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Somerton Park counted 2,427 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,701 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 35% 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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Families represent the majority of local households at 62.5% of the total, consisting of 26.5% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.5%, with single-person households representing 34.6% and group households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is smaller than the metropolitan average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.2% of adults in Somerton Park hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,951 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,082 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university degree holders making up 35.2% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the state average of 25.7% and the SA4 regional average of 28.1%, illustrating a strong local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificate level credentials (18.1%). Enrollment rates in educational institutions are high, with 26.2% of the population actively participating in study.
This includes 8.4% of residents in secondary schools, 8.1% in primary schools, and 6.1% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Somerton Park reaches 29 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Somerton Park consist of 29 active transport stops, which are served by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 24 distinct routes, delivering a total of 1,262 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 177 meters. Because the area is mainly residential, most residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per household. A total of 15.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.
Service frequency averages 180 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in Somerton Park report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Somerton Park displays strong overall health statistics, based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses analyzed by AreaSearch, with low rates of common conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 58% of the population (3,780 people), compared to 52.7% across the Greater Adelaide area. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions reported by residents, affecting 9.2 and 7.6% of the population respectively, while 65.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.6% of the local population (1,913 people), which is higher than the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior residents experience favorable health outcomes, with national health rankings matching those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Somerton Park is largely Australian-born, at 80.0% of residents, with 9.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The cultural diversity profile of Somerton Park aligns closely with regional averages, with 80.0% of residents born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 90.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 50.9% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across the Greater Adelaide region. The most common ancestries reported by local residents are English (32.4%), Australian (25.0%), and Scottish (8.3%). There are also variations in other backgrounds, with Polish heritage overrepresented at 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), German heritage at 5.9% (compared to 5.1%), and Welsh heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Somerton Park is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 22.4% 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 median age of 48 years in Somerton Park is significantly higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to the wider Adelaide area, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age group (11.8%) and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (9.2%). This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is also higher than the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents in the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 8.7% to 11.8%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 12.3%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.7% to 12.5%. By 2041, the demographic profile is projected to change, with the 85+ cohort increasing by 107% (339 people) to reach 656 from a base of 316. This aging trend is reflected in the fact that residents aged 65 and over represent 68% of the projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 age group is expected to grow by 3% (6 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Somerton Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,811 at the 2021 Census → 6,466 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 (SAL41352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.