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Stuart Park has an estimated 4,674 residents, up from 4,101 at the 2021 Census — a change of 573 people, or 14.0%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 2,833 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 evaluations of ABS regional population figures alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Stuart Park is estimated to have a population of approximately 4,674 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 573 people (14.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,101 people. This adjustment is based on AreaSearch calculating an Estimated Resident Population of 4,674 after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 4 validated new addresses added after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,832 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile among nationwide areas reviewed by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the broader state and the national benchmark of 9.5%, the suburb of Stuart Park's 14.0% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a key regional growth hub. Inbound overseas migration was the central catalyst, accounting for roughly 75.0% of recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a baseline are incorporated by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, age-cohort growth projections from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 benchmarks) are utilized. Looking ahead, the suburb of Stuart Park is projected to achieve population growth exceeding the national median, with aggregated SA2 estimates pointing to an increase of 837 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 17.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Stuart Park over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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's evaluation of ABS statistical building consent figures indicates that Stuart Park has averaged roughly 4 dwellings approved annually, amounting to around 20 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no development approvals have been registered. With an average influx of 37.9 new residents per completed home over the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), structural housing demand substantially outstrips fresh supply, typically driving up asset pricing and heightening buyer rivalry. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have generated $78,000 in the current financial year, demonstrating subdued commercial construction.
Compared with Greater Darwin, per-capita residential approvals in Stuart Park run at approximately two-thirds the pace, placing the suburb in the 7th percentile across the country and restricting options for purchasers while bolstering demand across established residences. This performance also trails national levels, reflecting a mature residential landscape with possible planning constraints. At the same time, recent residential building activity has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban environment and catering to buyers seeking standalone properties. Builders are delivering detached properties at a higher rate than the baseline proportion recorded at the Census (25.0%), highlighting an enduring appetite for detached family housing despite broader densification. With an estimated 3033 people per dwelling approval, Stuart Park exhibits characteristics of a deeply established housing market. Demographic forecasts indicate that Stuart Park will welcome an extra 837 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should historical building volumes persist, the addition of fresh residential stock could lag behind demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Stuart Park, worth an estimated $20 million. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.38 billion. 13 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and sports & recreation. 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, planning frameworks, and major developments exert a significant bearing on an area's trajectory, with AreaSearch cataloguing 10 key projects expected to influence the locality. Prominent works include the Stuart Highway Road Safety Improvements - Stuart Park, the Darwin Inner Suburbs Area Plan, the Charles Darwin University City Campus, and the Darwin City Stadium, with the most relevant initiatives itemized below.
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Stuart Highway Road Safety Improvements - Stuart Park
Road safety upgrades along Stuart Highway in Stuart Park to separate turning traffic from through traffic and provide full protection for pedestrians and cyclists at signals. Concept designs indicate dedicated left turn lanes at Armidale Street, Eden Street, Charles Street and Westralia Street, with improved line marking and signage. The project is in the early design planning stage, with construction subject to funding following detailed design.
Darwin Galleria (Former Coles Site Redevelopment)
A major revitalisation of the former Coles site into a premium mixed-use precinct in the Darwin CBD. The project includes a multi-level retail podium with a flagship supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, and alfresco dining spaces. The redevelopment aims to integrate seamlessly with the Smith Street Mall improvements while providing modern office space and potential hospitality facilities in the upper levels to drive city center foot traffic.
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Refurbishment & Apartment Addition
A major refurbishment and adaptive reuse project at the 88 The Esplanade site, involving the conversion of hotel rooms into private residential apartments and the refurbishment of remaining guest suites. The project includes upgrades to the penthouse suites and common areas, with active renovation works scheduled between November 2025 and April 2026.
Larrakia Cultural Centre
Major Indigenous cultural centre on the Darwin Waterfront celebrating Larrakia Country, language, culture and knowledge. The project includes exhibition galleries, performance and education spaces, retail, cultural experiences and landscaped public areas. Construction commenced in May 2024 following a ground turning ceremony, with Sunbuild appointed as the main contractor.
The Avenue Larrakeyah
Luxury residential apartment development comprising 54 premium one, two and three bedroom apartments with rooftop resident amenities in Larrakeyah, close to the Darwin CBD. Publicly available information indicates the project remains under construction, with apartment sales continuing.
Civic and State Square Precinct Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the Civic and State Square Precinct in Darwin CBD to deliver shady parklands, public art, and connections across Parliament House, Supreme Court, and Government House. Completed milestones include the 450-bay underground car park, native gardens, Chan Lawns, and the Liberty Square redevelopment. Construction of the cornerstone 3-storey State Square Building (formerly intended as the NT Art Gallery) is tracking towards structural completion in mid-2026, with the Northern Territory Government executing an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process to determine its final activation and use.
Northern Territory Art Gallery
The Northern Territory Art Gallery, formally the State Square Building, is a 145 million dollar cultural facility under construction in Darwin's State Square precinct in the CBD, adjacent to Parliament House and the Supreme Court, as part of the Darwin City Deal jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Australian Governments. Designed by Ashford Architects with Clare Design and Hully Liveris, and built by local contractor Sitzler Pty Ltd, the three storey building with a basement level features a ground level foyer, two large gallery display spaces, offices, a courtyard, and space for a retail shop and cafe, with a first floor verandah facing Smith Street.Construction is anticipated to be completed in Q3 2026. Following a cost blowout of more than 100 million dollars above original estimates, the Northern Territory Government has opened the building's future use and operation to a public Expression of Interest process, so its final function as an art gallery is not yet confirmed.
Darwin Waterfront Central Precinct Redevelopment
Major $250 million masterplanned redevelopment of the Darwin Waterfront Central Precinct. The project includes Australia's first saltwater surf park, a tropical snorkelling lagoon, new waterfront pools, an Entry Plaza, Celebration Lawns, a Convention Centre Hotel, and 2.8 hectares of public parklands.
3,198 residents of Stuart Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,248. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 80.1%. 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 3,695, about 79% 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 labour force in Stuart Park is characterized by high levels of qualification, strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate sitting at merely 1.5%, and an annual employment increase estimated at 1.0% via AreaSearch statistical data. By March 2026, employed residents reached 3,198, with joblessness tracking 1.9% under the 3.5% reported across Greater Darwin, alongside a particularly elevated participation rate of 80.1% versus 72.9% across Greater Darwin. Census records indicated that a modest 4.4% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions at that time should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. In particular, accommodation & food demonstrates a distinct local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, education & training is comparatively under-represented, accounting for 6.6% of the workforce in Stuart Park relative to 8.7% in Greater Darwin. Given the balance between Census working numbers and resident worker counts, this largely residential district provides relatively few jobs within its immediate boundaries. According to AreaSearch examination of SALM and ABS statistical data, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 1.0% alongside an 0.8% increase in the labour pool, which brought about a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Darwin posted employment expansion of 0.4% alongside an 0.8% rise in the labour pool, corresponding to an increase of 0.3 percentage points in joblessness. Further direction regarding prospective workforce demand in Stuart Park is available from national forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied across the local industry profile to anticipate employment trends. Nationally, job numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories fluctuate across individual industries. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local industry distribution suggests that Stuart Park could see job volumes expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted model for context and excludes local population forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Stuart Park is $2,278 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,237 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,328 a year against an average of $84,351. 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 postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the suburb of Stuart Park recorded a median taxpayer income of $68,328 alongside an average of $84,351. These figures represent an exceptionally strong national standing and surpass Greater Darwin's median of $66,956 and average of $77,199. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $74,758 for the median and $92,288 for the average as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census place household, family, and individual earnings in Stuart Park between the 82nd and 92nd percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings segment contains 41.3% of residents (1,930 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where 36.7% fall into the same bracket. High earning capacity is further evidenced by 32.9% of households collecting more than $3,000 weekly, fostering robust consumer expenditure. While accommodation commitments absorb 15.7% of earnings, elevated income keeps disposable earnings at the 81st percentile, aligning with an 8th decile SEIFA income score.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stuart Park had 1,607 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 25% detached houses and 49% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,980 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. 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 records indicate that the residential landscape of Stuart Park was divided into 24.9% houses alongside 75.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, units, and alternative dwelling types), differing from Darwin metro where houses formed 63.5% and other dwellings accounted for 36.5%. Outright home ownership stood at 14.4%, trailing Darwin metro, with the remaining properties subject to a mortgage (27.2%) or rented (58.5%). Median monthly mortgage costs were $1,980, tracking below the Darwin metro figure of $2,100, whereas median weekly rent reached $400, higher than Darwin metro's $385. In a nationwide context, mortgage payments in Stuart Park sit above the Australian median of $1,863, and rents similarly exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stuart Park counted 1,607 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,832 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 28% 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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Families constitute 61.7% of all households in the area, divided among couples without children at 29.6%, couples with children at 23.5%, and single parent families at 6.9%. Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 38.3% of homes, consisting of lone person households (27.6%) and group households (10.9%). With an average of 2.3 people per household, dwelling occupancy is lower than the Greater Darwin standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.2% of adults in Stuart Park hold a university qualification, including 25.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 524 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 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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Educational attainment levels in Stuart Park comfortably exceed broader regional and national averages, with 42.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding university credentials, compared to 27.3% across NT and 30.4% throughout Australia. This pronounced academic profile provides a strong foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the single largest qualification category at 25.2%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 12.6% and graduate diplomas comprising 4.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise well established, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational certifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (20.3%). Formal learning engagement is substantial across Stuart Park, where 32.0% of the population is actively undertaking an educational course.
Broken down by level, this includes 10.4% attending higher education, 7.5% enrolled in primary education, and 6.5% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Stuart Park reaches 11 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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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An audit of local transit reveals 11 operational bus stops situated across Stuart Park. A total of 14 separate bus routes service these stops, delivering a collective 678 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport access is considered good, with typical walking distances to the closest stop averaging 223 meters. Because the area functions primarily as a residential district, most commuters travel elsewhere for work, with private motor vehicles serving as the main mode of transport at 84%, alongside 3% of journeys completed by bicycle. Household vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.3 cars per home, below the regional benchmark, while a relatively low 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Transit service frequency averages 96 daily trips across the broader network, representing roughly 61 weekly journeys for each individual transport stop.
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80.5% of residents in Stuart Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 2.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 metrics across Stuart Park show excellent outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, highlighted by an exceptionally low incidence of typical medical ailments throughout every age bracket. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably broad, encompassing approximately 60% of residents (2,806 people), compared to 57.8% across Greater Darwin. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported conditions locally, affecting 5.9% and 5.7% of the community, respectively, while 80.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, surpassing the 77.1% figure recorded across Greater Darwin.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.3% of the locality (434 people), which is lower than the 10.7% proportion in Greater Darwin. Senior residents demonstrate especially robust health outcomes, outperforming the general population on nationwide comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.8% of Stuart Park residents were born overseas and 32.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.1%) and Australian (18.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Stuart Park exhibits marked cultural diversity, with 32.5% of residents utilizing a non-English language in their households and 40.8% being born abroad. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, followed by 37.2% of the local population. However, Hinduism displays the most prominent relative concentration, representing 7.6% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Stuart Park comprise English at 22.1%, Australian at 18.3%, and Other at 15.2%. Clear differences also appear across other community origins, with Filipino ancestry accounting for 4.6% (compared to 3.8% across the wider region), Sri Lankan representing 1.3% (versus 0.3%), and French standing at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stuart Park is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 39.3% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Stuart Park displays a heavy weighting towards cohorts prior to family creation. Based on figures current to August 2026, young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 43.8% of the populace, compared to 34.9% across Greater Darwin, while children and younger people aged 0 - 24 represent 25.8% compared to the regional proportion of 32.1%. The estimated median age is 34, matching the 2021 Census figure as well as Greater Darwin's median of 34 recorded at that Census. Meanwhile, middle-aged residents and early retirees aged 45 - 64 have seen their demographic share decline from 23.3% at the Census to an estimated 21.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 45 - 64 age bracket is anticipated to generate the majority of net growth, expanding by 304 residents (31%) to a total of 1,290. The sharpest relative expansion is projected for retirees and elderly residents aged 65+, increasing by 52% to reach 662.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stuart Park
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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,101 at the 2021 Census → 4,674 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 (SAL70245). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.