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St Peters (SA) has an estimated 3,317 residents, up from 3,231 at the 2021 Census — a change of 86 people, or 2.7%. That puts 2,211 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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Based on geographic assessments of ABS updates and recent home location checks by AreaSearch, St Peters's resident count is projected to be 3,317 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 86 people (2.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,231 individuals. This trend is calculated from a base resident count of 3,315 determined by AreaSearch via ABS ERP releases from June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses added since the census. The resulting density sits at 2,211 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level across national territories tracked by AreaSearch.
International migration served as the primary growth vector, driving roughly 92.0% of the population additions over recent intervals. AreaSearch implements demographic outlooks from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where these SA2-specific figures are unavailable, or for years past 2032, state government LGA projections by age bracket from 2023 (utilizing 2021 baselines) are incorporated via a weight-based aggregation from LGA to SA2 zones. Looking forward, population expansion is projected to track slightly below the national median, with the local sector growing by 320 residents by 2041 under SA2 aggregation models, indicating a total rise of 9.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in St Peters (SA) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit figures distributed down to local levels indicate that St Peters has registered approximately 7 building permits annually, translating to 38 residential additions over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 3 permits have been documented. Since local resident numbers fell recently, the incoming additions have likely matched demand to provide options for purchasers, with new builds averaging an estimated cost of $836,000, illustrating developer emphasis on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, non-residential building permits worth $11.8 million have been registered during this financial period, pointing to a steady pace of commercial construction projects.
Compared against the broader Adelaide metropolitan area, St Peters exhibits much lower construction activity, registering 65.0% below the regional per-capita average. This limited addition of housing stock typically supports values and interest in pre-existing residences. This volume also trails the national benchmark, highlighting the established state of the locality and potential zoning constraints. The incoming pipeline consists of 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% multi-unit dwellings. This balanced distribution helps provide lower-cost entry points suitable for downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This patterns marks a clear departure from the current built landscape which is 72.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land, evolving lifestyle desires, and the demand for more varied, economical housing. With a ratio of roughly 944 people per approved dwelling, St Peters behaves as a mature, settled locality. Long-term forecasts suggest St Peters will add 318 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly metrics. If local building trends persist at current rates, the volume of new homes might not keep up with this growth, which could increase buyer competition and support faster price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Peters (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside St Peters (SA). A further 19 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.45 billion. 8 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning strategies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 2 key developments poised to affect the local area. Notable projects include the East Park Development, Gilberton Swing Bridge Redevelopment Project, Felixstow Intergenerational Community, and the 274-275 North Terrace Development Site, with details on the most relevant works provided below.
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Norwood Green
A $120 million master-planned mixed-use community at 100 Magill Road, Norwood, built on the former Caroma factory site. The precinct comprises 111 apartments across five seven-storey buildings and 33 townhouses, arranged around a communal village green. Ground-floor retail includes an ALDI supermarket, East End Cellars, cafes and specialty tenants. Designed by Tectvs architects and jointly developed by Buildtec Group and Catcorp. Final stage apartments are now available, with earlier stages completed and occupied.
Skyline North Adelaide
Approved luxury apartment redevelopment beside the Lion Hotel, retaining and conserving the state heritage listed former Old Lion Brewery malthouse. The project, marketed as Skyline North Adelaide, comprises an eight-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial/office space, 35 three and four bedroom residences, communal facilities, basement parking, a roof deck swimming pool and spa, landscaping and heritage conservation works.
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades
Upgrades and refurbishments at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, a private hospital providing surgical services, cancer care, maternity and birthing suites, intensive care, paediatrics, rehabilitation and palliative care. Current Calvary information refers to upgraded and refurbished hospital facilities, including a fully refurbished procedure suite and day surgery unit with three procedure rooms and seven theatres.
74-80 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development
Proposed six-level mixed-use development by Leyton Property comprising 19 apartments above a ground-floor shop or cafe tenancy, plus a separate two-storey dwelling fronting Sussex Street and 26 on-site car spaces. The State Commission Assessment Panel refused planning consent for DA 25033243 on 11 March 2026, so the scheme remains a proposal rather than an approved or construction-stage project.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment
A $45 million SA Government redevelopment of the North Adelaide Public Golf Course into a world-class public golf and recreation precinct, and the exclusive home of LIV Golf in Australia through 2031. Designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, the project delivers a new 18-hole Championship Course, driving range, mini golf course and executive short course, with expanded walking and riding trails. The SA Government passed the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 to take control of the site from the City of Adelaide.Works formally commenced April 27 2026, with the south course being upgraded first. The original City of Adelaide and Commercial & General Links Precinct mixed-use masterplan (residential, aged care, hotel) has been superseded by this state-led initiative.
Gilberton Swing Bridge Redevelopment Project
Redevelopment of the heritage-listed Gilberton Swing Bridge, located within the River Torrens Linear Park, connecting St Peters and Gilberton. The project involved a total refurbishment to meet modern safety and design standards while retaining historical significance. Opened in January 2018, the new bridge incorporated recycled plastic bags for decking.
Broad Street Reserve Playground Upgrade
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is upgrading the playground equipment at Broad Street Reserve, Marden, to create a more enjoyable and accessible play space for the community. The project cost is $120,000.
New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
1,978 residents of St Peters (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 2,019. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,848, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in St Peters is highly qualified, with a strong contingent working in professional roles, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.3% over the prior year according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,978 employed local residents, reflecting an unemployment rate that is 1.8% lower than the 3.8% registered across Greater Adelaide, while workforce participation is moderate at 70.4% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a modest 16.4% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in professional & technical fields, with employment shares reaching 1.9 times the metropolitan benchmark. On the other hand, retail jobs are less common, accounting for 6.8% compared to the regional benchmark of 10.0%. The highly residential nature of the locality suggests that local employment openings are limited, as shown by comparing the count of local workers to the resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, drawn from wider statistical regions, indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment rose by 4.3% and the labour force grew by 4.0%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%, the labour force expand by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide further context for anticipated future demand in St Peters. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific growth rates vary considerably. When these industry projections are applied to St Peters's employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 7.5% over five years and 15.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Peters (SA) is $2,266 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,097 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,433 a year against an average of $101,682. The average runs 51% 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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ATO records from financial year 2023 aggregated to postcode level by AreaSearch show that St Peters taxpayers earned a median income of $67,433 and an average of $101,682. These levels place the area in the highest nationwide brackets, contrasting with Adelaide metro benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $74,291 for the median and $112,023 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census highlights that household, family, and individual earnings in St Peters rank highly, sitting between the 81st and 85th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that 29.6% of residents (981 individuals) earn above $4000, whereas the metropolitan average peaks in the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 31.8%. High earners are highly represented, with 39.4% earning over $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial spending capacity. After paying for housing, households keep 88.4% of their earnings, and the SEIFA index for income ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Peters (SA) had 1,231 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 17% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month. Rent absorbs 13.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential composition in St Peters at the time of the last Census consisted of 72.2% separate houses and 27.8% multi-unit housing styles like townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% other dwelling types in the broader Adelaide area. Home ownership rates in St Peters were high at 44.0%, with mortgaged households making up 28.5% and renters comprising 27.6% of occupied homes. Typical monthly mortgage payments were higher than the metropolitan benchmark at $2,700, while typical weekly rents were $310, compared to Adelaide metro averages of $1,562 and $320.
In a national context, mortgage costs in St Peters are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Peters (SA) counted 1,231 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 34.0%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single parent households at 6.6%. The remaining 30.0% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.3% and group households representing 4.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is identical to the average for Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.8% of adults in St Peters (SA) hold a university qualification, including 33.5% with a bachelor degree and 15.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 10.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 521 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,118 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 proportion of residents holding higher education credentials in St Peters is high, with 53.8% of those aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to state levels of 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This concentration of degrees positions the local population well for white-collar opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational qualifications represent 20.2% of credentials among residents 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 10.7%. Formal study engagement is high, with 30.6% of the population currently registered in an educational institution.
This includes 9.9% attending higher education, 9.4% in primary school, and 7.8% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Peters (SA) reaches 14 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transit routing includes 14 active stops operating in St Peters, which are serviced by buses. These locations are linked to 12 separate transit lines that provide 1,113 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated favorably, with homes situated an average of 230 meters from the closest boarding point. Since the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 79%, buses at 9%, and bicycles at 6%. Household car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles. Around 16.4% of employed residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census records which may reflect pandemic-era practices.
Transit schedules show an average of 159 daily runs across all active lines, which represents roughly 79 weekly runs for each transit stop.
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71.7% of residents in St Peters (SA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 show favorable outcomes in St Peters according to AreaSearch profiles of mortality and chronic disease trends, with young cohorts exhibiting low rates of common illnesses and private health insurance rates being high at roughly 67% of the population (2,225 people). This compares to a rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 7.0% of residents. Meanwhile, 71.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
Working-age people are generally healthy with low illness rates. The suburb has 20.7% of its population aged 65 or older (686 people), which exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior citizens show above-average health profiles, though they rank lower nationally relative to the local younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of St Peters (SA) residents were born overseas and 22.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.3%) and Australian (19.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Peters displays higher cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 28.4% of residents born outside Australia and 22.0% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 48.4% of residents. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across the Adelaide metropolitan region. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in St Peters are English at 24.3%, Australian at 19.6%, and Italian at 8.9%. There are also notable differences in other groups: Polish backgrounds represent 1.1% in St Peters (compared to 1.0% regionally), Greek backgrounds represent 3.8% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and German backgrounds represent 4.8% (compared to 5.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Peters (SA) is 43. 26.1% 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 43 in St Peters is higher than the Adelaide metro median of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Adelaide area, St Peters has a higher share of residents in the 55 - 64 bracket (14.8%) but a lower share in the 25 - 34 bracket (10.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 12.8% to 15.3% of the local population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.5% to 6.7%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.6% to 11.1% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.8% to 12.7%.
Looking to 2041, demographic models project major shifts in age distributions. The oldest cohort aged 85+ is expected to grow by 88% (75 people), moving from 86 to 162. Overall, the combined age groups of 65 and above are projected to account for 52% of total population growth, showing the aging of the local population. Conversely, the youngest cohort aged 0 to 4 is expected to show minimal growth of 6% (6 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Peters (SA)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,231 at the 2021 Census → 3,317 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 (SAL41375). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.