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St Clair (SA) has an estimated 3,351 residents, up from 2,634 at the 2021 Census — a change of 717 people, or 27.2%. Growth has averaged 5.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 262 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 3,565 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified since the Census, the suburb of St Clair (SA) records an estimated population of approximately 3,351 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 717 people (27.2%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,634 people. These figures are drawn from an estimated resident count of 3,324 established by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 262 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a resulting density of 3,564 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile across nationally evaluated locations by AreaSearch.
The suburb of St Clair (SA) outpaced both the SA4 region and the broader state growth of 7.7% with its 27.2% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional frontrunner. The influx of overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 87.0% of total recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent, or for periods extending beyond post-2032, population figures incorporate the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA age-cohort projections (based on 2021 numbers), adjusted through weighted growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Anticipated demographic patterns point to population expansion tracking above the national statistical area median, with the suburb of St Clair (SA) modeled to expand by 420 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, translating to an overall rise of 11.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
400 new dwellings have been approved in St Clair (SA) over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 86 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 140, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics mapped across local statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes St Clair has maintained an average annual volume of approximately 80 new dwelling approvals, totaling an estimated 400 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 140 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Demonstrating solid underlying demand favorable for property values, an average of 2.3 people per year relocated locally for each newly built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with new residences reflecting an average construction cost of $346,000.
Furthermore, $3.5 million in commercial building approvals were lodged in the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the precinct. Per capita residential construction activity in St Clair exceeds Greater Adelaide by 208.0%, providing purchasers with extensive options. This level stands markedly above nationwide figures, highlighting substantial developer optimism for the suburb. The breakdown of recent residential construction comprises 27.0% standalone homes versus 73.0% attached dwellings. Such concentration on higher-density built forms enhances entry-level affordability, appealing to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. Reflecting typical growth-corridor dynamics, the area records around 22 people per dwelling approval. Demographic modeling indicates St Clair will gain 393 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Prevailing rates of residential building appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming housing demand, fostering an accommodating market for purchasers while potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside St Clair (SA), worth an estimated $1.3 billion. A further 18 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.5 billion. 5 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local capital works, major development undertakings, and strategic planning initiatives exert significant influence on surrounding market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects poised to shape the locality, highlighted by St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, St. James, Kidman Park, Babcock Facility Expansion, and St Clair.
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St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
St Clair Oval 2 Community Facility
A new community facility is planned for St Clair Oval 2 within the St Clair Recreation Precinct, funded by a 2022 State Government election pledge of $1.5 million. Following extensive community consultation in 2024 and a precinct-wide planning process in 2025, revised concept plans were approved by City of Charles Sturt Council on 10 November 2025. The facility will serve Woodville High School, Adelaide Vipers Football Club, Woodville District Cricket Club and North West Junior Soccer Association, and will include flexible community space, dining and bar facilities.Construction funding has not yet been secured; a budget proposal is planned for the 2026/27 Annual Business Plan alongside external funding applications. A separate car park extension to the St Clair Recreation Centre is expected to commence April to June 2026.
Grange Road, Holbrooks Road and East Avenue Intersection Upgrade
Major realignment and upgrade of the Grange Road, Holbrooks Road, and East Avenue intersection to remove a notorious dogleg. The project involves widening Grange Road, creating a four-way intersection to improve traffic flow, and installing new traffic signals, dedicated bicycle lanes, and four upgraded pedestrian crossings. This upgrade is a critical part of the T2D Broader Network Upgrades to support traffic flow during North-South Corridor construction.
Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville
Project to install new traffic control devices along Russell Terrace to slow traffic and improve safety, coinciding with upcoming road rehabilitation works.
Babcock Facility Expansion
An expansion of Babcock Australasia's facility in Woodville North, involving the construction of a new warehouse assembly hall to support the upgrade of Australia's Defence High Frequency Communications System (JP9101) and future defence projects.
Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade
An $8.4 million streetscape transformation enhancing Woodville Road between Port Road and the railway line. The project features tree-lined central medians, underground powerlines, public art including indigenous artwork, improved pedestrian crossings, sheltered right-turn lanes, smart technology integration, and green spaces. Completed with official opening in February 2024, the upgrade respects the area's heritage while creating an accessible, vibrant urban corridor.
Todville Street, Woodville West - Traffic Safety Improvements
Proposed project to install flat-top road humps and new parking controls to reduce driver speeds and improve road safety along Todville Street in Woodville West.
2,437 residents of St Clair (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,468. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 85.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,425, about 72% 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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St Clair has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and 11.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,437 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (85.9% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 11.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. Representation is exceptionally pronounced in public administration & safety, where local employment concentration is 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, construction accounts for only 6.1% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 8.7%. Given the disparity between Census counts for local workers versus resident workers, this heavily residential enclave generates relatively limited employment within its own borders. Based on combined SALM and ABS statistical area analysis by AreaSearch, the past 12-month timeframe saw a 11.6% rise in employment alongside a 10.7% expansion in the total workforce, driving a 0.8 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labor supply, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Forward-looking employment estimates released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for St Clair. These five and ten-year national trajectories have been applied against local occupational distributions to project employment trends. While overall national employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry-level trajectories vary considerably. Aligning these sectoral projections with the resident workforce profile of St Clair indicates local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (a weighted illustrative model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Clair (SA) is $1,890 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,055 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,782 a year against an average of $83,222. 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 the latest financial year 2023 postcode records from the ATO analyzed by AreaSearch, resident earnings in the suburb of St Clair rank among the nation's upper tier, showing a median income of $74,782 and an average figure of $83,222. These levels significantly outpace Greater Adelaide, where the median stands at $54,808 and the average reaches $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $82,387 for median earnings and $91,686 for average earnings. Census metrics place individual earnings at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,055 weekly).
The income distribution is centered on the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, encompassing 42.8% of residents (1,434 people), compared to 31.8% regionally. While residential accommodation absorbs 17.8% of income, robust earning power keeps disposable income at the 56th percentile, placing the district in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Clair (SA) had 1,091 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 34% detached houses and 18% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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As recorded in the most recent Census, the housing inventory in St Clair was split between 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached options, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Adelaide metro profile of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in St Clair stood at 11.7%, trailing Adelaide metro, with remaining private properties split between mortgaged tenures (47.6%) and rental agreements (40.7%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $1,733, exceeding the Adelaide metro baseline of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $320.
On a wider scale, St Clair sits below the Australian average mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the national rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Clair (SA) counted 1,091 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,388 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Household arrangements are primarily family-based, representing 64.6% of all occupied residences. This category is made up of couples with children (26.6%), couples without children (24.8%), and single parent families (11.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 35.4%, comprising lone person households (29.7%) and group households (6.1%). The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.2% of adults in St Clair (SA) hold a university qualification, including 27.0% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,177 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 980 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 attainment across St Clair is exceptionally strong, with 40.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing SA (25.7%) and the wider SA3 area (28.8%). This academic profile provides an excellent foundation for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 27.0%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Technical education is also widely held, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (18.6%). Academic engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 29.3% of the population actively enrolled in educational programs.
Among those studying, 10.1% attend tertiary institutions, 7.4% are in primary education, and 4.4% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Clair (SA) reaches 12 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of local public transit indicates 12 operational stops across St Clair, providing an integrated network of train and buses. These facilities are served by 11 individual routes that together deliver 1,498 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is rated as good, with local residents situated an average of 247 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, the majority of workers travel outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 78% of commuters and rail capturing 12%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, trailing the regional norm, while 11.9% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, route operations average 214 trips per day, which translates to roughly 124 weekly trips per designated stop.
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78.7% of residents in St Clair (SA) report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate positive outcomes across St Clair, reflecting favorable mortality statistics and low rates of chronic illness across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 60% of the population (2,005 people), outpacing the Greater Adelaide average of 52.7%. The primary reported conditions in the locality are mental health issues (affecting 8.0% of the population) and asthma (6.2%), with 78.7% of residents indicating they are entirely free of long-term medical issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health with limited chronic ailments.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 7.3% of the community (244 people), below the 19.1% share recorded for Greater Adelaide. Health measures among older residents remain above average, aligning closely with broader national performance.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.5% of St Clair (SA) residents were born overseas and 38.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.9%) and Australian (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of St Clair (SA) exhibits pronounced cultural diversity, with 38.5% of its resident population born overseas and 38.0% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, accounting for 39.1% of residents. Islam demonstrates the most significant divergence from regional norms, representing 6.7% of the local population versus 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Evaluating parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestries in St Clair are English (18.9%, compared to the regional figure of 27.8%), Australian (16.7%, beneath the regional standard of 22.8%), and Other (15.6%, well above the regional 9.7%).
Notable concentrations also appear among specific European backgrounds, with Hungarian at 0.6% (against 0.3% regionally), Serbian at 1.1% (against 0.4%), and Russian at 0.8% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Clair (SA) is 30, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.3% 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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Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of St Clair (SA) maintains a younger demographic distribution. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that 53.6% of residents are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 28.9% across Greater Adelaide, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent only 7.3% locally versus 19.1% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the local median age at 30 as at August 2026, reflecting a decrease from 32 at the 2021 Census, sitting 9 years below the Greater Adelaide Census median of 39 and below the national median of 38 from that same Census.
Young to middle aged adults expanded from 44.7% at the Census to an estimated 53.6%. Specifically, the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 13.4% to an estimated 10.0%, while the 25 to 34 group climbed from 26.0% to 30.3%, with no inward flow into the younger bracket. Moving toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is expected among young to middle aged adults, expanding by 149 residents (8%) to 1,945, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts will record the fastest relative increase, climbing 34% to 327 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Clair (SA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 262 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,634 at the 2021 Census → 3,351 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 (SAL41367). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.