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Somerton Park has an estimated 6,463 residents, up from 5,811 at the 2021 Census — a change of 652 people, or 11.2%. 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 2,885 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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Demographic assessment incorporating ABS regional updates alongside newly confirmed addresses recorded by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Somerton Park has reached approximately 6,463 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 652 people (11.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the headcount was 5,811 people. This trend is established from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 6,459 identified by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS release, combined with 13 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a density of 2,885 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the upper quartile of Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the broader SA3 area (5.8%) and the SA4 region, the suburb of Somerton Park's 11.2% rise establishes it as a regional standout, with overseas migration serving as the primary catalyst for these recent demographic gains. Projections for the suburb of Somerton Park utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented beyond 2032 or across unmapped territories by 2023 SA State Government LGA forecasts based on 2021 numbers, adapted via weighted aggregation to the SA2 scale. Looking ahead, long-term demographic expansion is anticipated to run slightly below the national median, with aggregated projections pointing to an increase of 816 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 12.6% over the 16 years.
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327 new dwellings have been approved in Somerton Park over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 46% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate an annual delivery rate of approximately 65 new residential properties across Somerton Park. A total of 327 dwellings were approved over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 75 permits issued during FY-25 to date. An average influx of 1.5 people per year for every completed residence across the FY-21 to FY-25 window points to balanced supply-demand dynamics and a stable property environment. Approved dwellings exhibit an average construction value of $600,000, underscoring strong builder appetite for high-end residential stock.
Meanwhile, commercial activity has been modest, with approved non-residential works totalling $5.7 million over the current financial year. Per capita residential building approvals in Somerton Park exceed Greater Adelaide by 103.0%, providing local buyers with considerable choice and reflecting substantial developer investment relative to broader national benchmarks. Recent planning permits consist of 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% attached designs. This orientation toward higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors, while marking a clear transition from the historical built form where freestanding houses make up 63.0%. Such shifts reflect both land supply constraints and growing demand for diverse housing models, with the ratio of roughly 81 people per dwelling approval highlighting the suburb's ongoing urban expansion. Projections indicate that Somerton Park will add 812 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly benchmark. Given prevailing construction levels, local housing delivery appears well positioned to satisfy anticipated demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth beyond baseline forecasts.
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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 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local growth and property dynamics are heavily shaped by surrounding civil works and planning changes. While no major infrastructure initiatives have been specifically identified directly within Somerton Park by AreaSearch, notable developments nearby include the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, the Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, the Morphettville/Glengowrie Horse Related Activities Code Amendment, and a 12-Storey Residential Tower In Glenelg.
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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
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg is a $40 million streetscape and infrastructure revitalisation project delivered by the City of Holdfast Bay in partnership with the Australian Government. Spanning the entire commercial corridor of Jetty Road, the project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs continuous DDA-compliant stone paving, improves pedestrian crossings, and introduces new greening and public art. Major civil works are progressing toward scheduled completion in late 2026.
13 Colley Terrace Glenelg Apartments
Development of a 12-storey residential apartment building comprising 77 dwellings, including a 20-dwelling affordable housing component. Designed by Stallard Meek Flightpath Architects, the coastal development includes ground-level and basement parking facilities for residents overlooking Colley Reserve and the foreshore.
Patawalonga Lake System South Gates Upgrade
A $17.3 million infrastructure replacement by the Department for Environment and Water upgrading the Patawalonga Lake System South Gates. The project entails replacing all eight steel gates, mechanical lifting components, and electronic control systems to maintain tidal flushing, safeguard recreational water quality, and reduce coastal flood risk. Site works commenced in early 2025 with practical completion scheduled for 2026.
Calibre Glenelg
Calibre is an 11-storey boutique residential apartment tower by Griffin Group comprising 18 luxury residences overlooking Colley Reserve and Glenelg Beach. Designed by Studio Nine Architects, the development features one, two, and three-bedroom configurations with floor-to-ceiling double glazing. Construction is underway following planning approval by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP).
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).
3,607 residents of Somerton Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,638. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 64.1%. 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 possesses a highly qualified labour market characterized by substantial engagement in professional industries, a low jobless rate of 0.9%, and an annual employment expansion of 6.7% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, working residents count stands at 3,607, while the unemployment rate sits 3.0% under Greater Adelaide's 3.8% mark. Labour force participation reaches 64.1%, slightly trailing the metropolitan standard of 66.4%. Census figures recorded 15.4% of employed locals working remotely from home, a metric shaped in part by pandemic-related movement restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated within professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.
Representation in professional & technical fields is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, the manufacturing sector accounts for just 4.6% of the workforce, compared with 7.0% across the wider region. While local jobs exist, workforce comparisons against the residential population suggest that a significant proportion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures across regional boundaries, the preceding 12-month timeframe saw local jobs grow by 6.7% alongside a 6.4% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Throughout the same window, Greater Adelaide generated a 4.2% lift in employment and a 4.0% expansion in the labour force, with unemployment declining by 0.2 percentage points. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trajectory. Across the country, total headcount is projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across sectors. Applying these industry growth rates to Somerton Park's current employment profile suggests potential local workforce increases of 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a direct weighting model that excludes local population adjustments.
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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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Aggregated ATO records for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Somerton Park at an elevated tier nationally. Median annual income among local taxpayers sits at $56,518, while the average reaches $79,707, outpacing corresponding benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in the 10.17% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median of $62,266 and an average of $87,813. Census findings place individual earnings at the 68th percentile ($908 weekly), whereas household remuneration registers at the 43rd percentile.
Around 24.2% of residents (1,564 individuals) report earnings within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 31.8% regionally. Residual earnings after meeting housing commitments stand at 85.6%, positioning the locality within the 7th decile of the SEIFA income scale.
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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Census data on local housing stock shows that 62.7% of residences are separate houses, with the remaining 37.3% comprising attached dwellings, flats, and alternative formats, compared to 75.2% and 24.9% across metropolitan Adelaide. Outright property ownership in Somerton Park reaches 43.0%, well above the wider metropolitan level, while 31.6% of homes are mortgaged and 25.5% are occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations stand at $2,058, higher than both the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Conversely, the median weekly rental cost of $335 exceeds metropolitan Adelaide ($320) but sits noticeably below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Somerton Park counted 2,427 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,699 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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Family units constitute 62.5% of local households, made up of couples with children (26.5%), couples without children (27.5%), and single parent arrangements (7.9%). The remaining 37.5% comprises non-family setups, consisting largely of single-person households at 34.6% and shared group dwellings at 2.7%. The local median occupancy rate of 2.2 people per residence is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure 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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Tertiary educational attainment across the area is substantial, with 35.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding university credentials, comfortably ahead of both the SA benchmark (25.7%) and the SA4 region (28.1%). Qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate study at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical education is likewise well represented, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or vocational qualifications, divided between certificates (18.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). Student participation is strong throughout the community, with 26.2% of residents engaged in study.
This proportion includes 8.4% attending secondary school, 8.1% in primary school, and 6.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Somerton Park reaches 29 stops on 23 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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Somerton Park contains 29 bus stops serviced by 23 separate routes, generating 1,260 weekly passenger services. Network coverage is strong, with local dwellings situated an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting is largely directed outward, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of travel and households maintaining an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 15.4% of working residents operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings. Network operations generate an average of 180 transit trips daily across the suburb, providing roughly 43 services per stop each week.
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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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Analysis of mortality rates and health trends by AreaSearch highlights strong general health across Somerton Park, with low rates of chronic conditions recorded across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably broad, encompassing roughly 58% of all residents (3,778 people), higher than the 52.7% observed across Greater Adelaide. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widely reported health issues, diagnosed in 9.2 and 7.6% of the population respectively, while 65.9% of residents report having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions compared with 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health indicators for locals aged under 65 are particularly robust.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 29.6% of the suburb (1,913 people), exceeding the 19.1% share recorded for Greater Adelaide, with local senior health metrics remaining above average and generally consistent with broader Australian standards.
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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Cultural markers across Somerton Park closely mirror broader regional patterns, with Australian-born individuals representing 80.0% of the community, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 90.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the primary faith, practiced by 50.9% of residents. A modest concentration is evident among followers of Judaism, who make up 0.2% of the local population against 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. English (32.4%), Australian (25.0%), and Scottish (8.3%) constitute the three largest ancestral backgrounds identified in Somerton Park. Distinct variations also appear across other cultural heritages, with German ancestry accounting for 5.9% of residents (compared to 5.1% regionally), Polish representing 1.1% (compared to 1.0%), and Welsh comprising 0.6% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Somerton Park is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 23.0% 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 suburb of Somerton Park exhibits a distinct demographic profile shaped by lifestyle and retirement living, with residents aged 65+ making up 29.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 19.1% across Greater Adelaide. In contrast, adults aged 25 - 44 represent 20.4% locally versus 28.9% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 48, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting above both the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian median of 38 recorded at that time. The sharpest movement since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 27.6% to an estimated 24.8%.
Long-term growth to 2041 will be dominated by older demographics, with the 65+ cohort projected to expand by 543 residents (28%) to reach 2,456.
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 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,811 at the 2021 Census → 6,463 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 (SAL41352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.