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Sturt (SA) has an estimated 3,131 residents, up from 2,787 at the 2021 Census — a change of 344 people, or 12.3%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 3,163 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 the analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region and address verification carried out by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Sturt (SA) has an estimated occupancy of 3,131 residents in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 344 individuals (12.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,787 citizens. The statistical estimate is derived from a local populace of 3,076 determined by AreaSearch via the ABS ERP figures from June 2025, combined with 15 verified new addresses established after the Census. This count translates to a density of 3,162 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all Australian areas assessed by AreaSearch.
The expansion of 12.3% recorded in the suburb of Sturt (SA) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (6.2%) and the SA3 territory, establishing it as a frontrunner for growth locally. This upward trajectory was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 87.0% of the total demographic increase during recent times. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 details are unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, calculations integrate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age cohort projections from 2023 based on 2021 figures, utilizing a weighted aggregation model to scale growth patterns from the LGA level down to SA2 zones. Looking ahead at shifting demographics, projections indicate that the suburb of Sturt (SA) will experience growth exceeding the median of areas monitored by AreaSearch, with the local population expected to increase by 487 individuals by 2041 under aggregated SA2 data, representing an overall rise of 13.8% across the 16 years.
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135 new dwellings have been approved in Sturt (SA) over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, 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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Evaluations of ABS building permit statistics compiled by AreaSearch for local areas indicate that Sturt averages approximately 27 new residential approvals annually, culminating in 135 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 48 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 2 additional occupants per built dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local property sector appears well-balanced regarding supply and demand, fostering steady market trends while new builds are completed with an average estimated construction cost of $335,000.
Furthermore, commercial permits valued at $20.0 million have been documented during the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, local residential construction activity in Sturt is elevated, tracking at 31.0% above the metropolitan per-capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for purchasers while supporting established real estate values. Recent building approvals consist of 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or units. This transition toward denser residential configurations offers entry-level options and caters to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a pronounced shift away from the traditional housing inventory, which stands at 67.0% houses, showing the shrinking availability of land parcels alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area registers approximately 127 people per residential approval, pointing to an expanding local sector. Demographic projections indicate Sturt will add 432 occupants through to 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at prevailing building trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Sturt (SA), worth an estimated $200 million. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2 billion. 12 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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 performance is deeply shaped by changes to community infrastructure, major public works, and planning developments. In total, a single development project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the immediate area. Significant undertakings include Oaklands Green, the Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building), the Flagstaff Hill Reserve Revegetation Project, and the Flagstaff Road Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Oaklands Green
South Australia's largest social and affordable housing renewal project, transforming 16.5 hectares into a masterplanned community. The development delivers 680 new dwellings, comprising 235 social housing homes managed by Junction and 445 private/affordable homes. The project features 3.4 hectares of open space, including the expansion of Rajah Reserve and sustainable Green Star rated designs. Construction is staged over eight years with the first residents moved in during 2023.
Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
Stage 1 of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network redevelopment, anchored by a new seven-storey Acute Services Building at the front of Flinders Medical Centre. The tower delivers 17,000 square metres of new built area plus 3,000 square metres of refurbishment, adding 98 clinical spaces. It will house two 32-bed adult inpatient units, an 18-bay Medical Day Unit, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit with a dedicated CT scanner suite, four operating theatres with a 14-bay recovery area, a Day of Surgery Admissions area, a new Podiatry department, and a dedicated floor for the FMC Eye Surgery Clinic which integrates the network's ophthalmology services into a single facility (a first for South Australia's public health system).The new building will form the hospital's main entrance with a large lobby, retail outlet and undercover drop-off zone. The wider Stage 1 program also includes a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Margaret Tobin Centre (opening March 2026), 48 new beds at Noarlunga Hospital (opened November 2025), 32 beds across two wards at the Repat Health Precinct (opened 2024), and supporting upgrades to mortuary (completed October 2025), kitchen, sterilisation services and electrical infrastructure. More than 20 million dollars of new major medical equipment will be installed including advanced imaging, automated pharmacy dispensing cabinets and a new CT scanner. Designed by ARM Architecture with Silver Thomas Hanley, with Built Environs as Managing Contractor and Aurecon providing structural and civil engineering. The Acute Services Building is expected to open in early 2028.
Westfield Marion Expansion
Major $259 million expansion and renovation of Westfield Marion shopping centre by Scentre Group. Adding 52 specialty shops and 20 eateries, new ground floor mall, four-level carpark facing Diagonal Road. Expanding from 135,300sqm to 152,200sqm. Part of $500 million South Australian development pipeline including new retail spaces, fresh food precinct, dining options, and entertainment facilities. Enhanced parking and contemporary design updates. Creates up to 2,600 construction and retail jobs, strengthening position as premier southern suburbs retail destination.Introduction of paid parking for stays over 3 hours with ticketless system using numberplate recognition.
Flagstaff Road Upgrade
Upgrade of approximately 3.3 km of Flagstaff Road including duplication of the remaining three-lane section to a permanent four-lane divided carriageway, intersection improvements, upgraded drainage, shared walking and cycling paths, lighting and road safety improvements. Construction has been underway with staged traffic management and community updates.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan.
Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing precinct by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 consists of 50 energy-efficient apartments (7.5-star rating) and is nearing completion with Junction's head office scheduled to open to the public on May 25, 2026. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building. The development serves as a community hub featuring a cafe, co-working spaces, and support services for approximately 10,000 South Australians annually. The project is supported by the Federal Social Housing Accelerator Program and built by Schiavello.
Flinders Village (Flinders University 50-Year Master Plan)
Flinders Village is a long-term master plan to transform the Flinders University Bedford Park Campus into a vibrant urban center. It includes the development of a health and education precinct, retail outlets, a hotel, and significant student accommodation, aiming to attract private investment and enhance the overall campus experience.
Flagstaff Hill Sports Ground Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of sporting facilities including new clubrooms, improved playing surfaces, enhanced lighting, modern amenities, playground equipment, and accessibility improvements to serve the growing Flagstaff Hill community.
1,608 residents of Sturt (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,681. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 64.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,411, about 77% 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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Sturt is home to a highly qualified labor force, featuring strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated job expansion rate of 6.6% over the preceding year, according to aggregated district data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, the employed resident count reached 1,608, while the local jobless rate sat 0.5% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, and labor participation fell slightly short of metropolitan benchmarks, registering 64.6% against 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a minor 9.7% portion of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a pronounced concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, employing a share 1.4 times greater than the metropolitan average. Conversely, public administration & safety represents a minor segment, accounting for 5.2% of local workers compared to 7.4% across the wider region. Given the contrast between the local working population count and the total resident base, this mostly residential district seems to offer a limited volume of local jobs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional datasets, the 12-month timeframe saw a 6.6% expansion in employment alongside a 5.9% rise in the overall labor force, which lowered the local jobless rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw jobs grow by 4.2% and the labor force rise by 4.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective occupational trends in Sturt. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future changes. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely across different sectors. Applying these national sector trends to the local workforce structure indicates that employment in Sturt is on track to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for localized population growth forecasts.
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Median household income in Sturt (SA) is $1,222 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $635 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,164 a year against an average of $54,252. 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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Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that residents of the suburb of Sturt have an income profile that tracks below the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of Sturt registered a median income of $47,164 and an average income of $54,252, which contrasts with Greater Adelaide outcomes of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, local estimates would rise to approximately $51,961 for median earnings and $59,769 for average earnings as of March 2026.
Findings from the 2021 Census place household, family, and individual earnings in Sturt between the 14th and 16th percentiles across the country. The distribution of earnings shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 29.0% of the local population, totaling 907 individuals, which is comparable to the Greater Adelaide proportion of 31.8%. Rental and mortgage pressures are significant, leaving residents with only 81.1% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sturt (SA) had 1,178 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 0% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,616 a month. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of residential structures in Sturt at the time of the latest Census consisted of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% alternative housing options (including townhouses, semi-detached options, and apartments), compared to Adelaide metro averages of 75.2% and 24.9% respectively. Home ownership rates in Sturt lagged slightly behind the Adelaide metro average, standing at 29.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents servicing a mortgage (29.5%) or renting (40.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in the suburb was higher than the metropolitan average at $1,616, whereas the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $295, compared to Adelaide metro figures of $1,562 and $320.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Sturt are considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and typical weekly rent is also notably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sturt (SA) counted 1,178 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,323 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 60.7%, which includes couples with children at 21.0%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single parents with children at 14.0%. The remaining 39.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, with lone-person households comprising 32.7% and group homes accounting for 6.1% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.6% of adults in Sturt (SA) hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The academic attainment profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university degrees held by 31.6% of residents aged 15 and over, surpassing the SA state average of 25.7% and the SA4 regional figure of 28.1%, showing a strong orientation toward higher learning. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 21.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 28.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade certifications, including advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 20.0%.
Student representation is notably high, with 27.4% of the population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort includes 9.0% enrolled in higher education institutions, 8.5% attending primary schools, and 4.4% undertaking secondary studies.
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Public transport in Sturt (SA) reaches 18 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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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Public transit records indicate there are 18 active passenger stops in Sturt, consisting of bus services. These stops support 30 different transit routes, which combine to offer 2,112 weekly passenger journeys. Local transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 156 meters from their nearest boarding point. As a primarily residential community, most workers commute to external areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 85% and buses capturing 6%. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.1 vehicles per residence, tracking below the metropolitan average.
A relatively small share of residents, 9.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 301 daily journeys across all active routes, which translates to approximately 117 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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66.8% of residents in Sturt (SA) report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Local health trends indicate outcomes that fall below average in Sturt, based on analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch, with common medical concerns slightly more prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance coverage levels registering very low at approximately 48% of the total population, representing about 1,517 people. This compares to a coverage rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Psychological health concerns and arthritis were identified as the most frequent medical conditions in the suburb, affecting 8.8% and 8.1% of the populace respectively, while 66.8% of residents reported having no ongoing chronic medical conditions compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Residents of working age exhibit higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the local population, totaling 654 people, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 19.2%. Among these older residents, health outcomes are above average, with national percentiles tracking higher than those of the general local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.6% of Sturt (SA) residents were born overseas and 30.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sturt displays a relatively high degree of cultural diversity, with 35.6% of the population born outside Australia and 30.4% using a language other than English for communication at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 39.1% of local citizens. The most notable concentration relative to regional trends is in Hinduism, which represents 5.8% of the local population compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Sturt are English at 25.0%, Australian at 20.3%, and Other backgrounds at 15.3%, which is higher than the regional benchmark of 9.7%.
Other ethnic backgrounds show varying concentrations, with German heritage representing 4.7% of Sturt (compared to 5.1% across the region), Indian ancestry at 4.1% (compared to 2.3% regionally), and Serbian backgrounds at 0.4% (matching the regional rate of 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sturt (SA) is 38. 27.7% 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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With a median age of 38, Sturt closely tracks the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and aligns with the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 25 - 34 age bracket is noticeably larger, representing 17.3% of the local population, while young people aged 15 - 24 are less represented at 10.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort expanded from 13.7% to 15.8% of the local population, whereas the 15 to 24 demographic shrank from 11.4% to 10.4%. Demographic models indicate the age profile of Sturt will transition by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 78 people (24%) from 328 to 407, while the 65 to 74 cohort experiences a small increase of 2% (representing 5 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sturt (SA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,787 at the 2021 Census → 3,131 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 (SAL41401). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.