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Summerhill has an estimated 3,085 residents, down from 3,139 at the 2021 Census — a change of 54 people, or 1.7%. That puts 1,365 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated address additions, the suburb of Summerhill has an estimated resident count of roughly 3,085 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 3,139 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a contraction of 54 people (1.7%). The updated estimate builds upon an ERP figure of 3,063 from the ABS release of June 2025, combined with 24 validated new addresses recorded since Census night. Population density stands at 1,365 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the national baseline across AreaSearch study areas.
Natural increase served as the main contributor to demographic additions, generating roughly 56.00000000000001% of recent population gains. For SA2-level demographic projections, AreaSearch references 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models utilizing 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for cohort forecasting beyond 2032, figures incorporate 2022 Tasmania State Government Regional/LGA projections (based on 2021) converted to SA2 boundaries via weighted aggregation. These models indicate that the suburb of Summerhill is set to experience an overall population contraction of 90 persons by 2041. In contrast to this aggregate decline, certain demographics will expand, particularly the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to gain 46 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Summerhill over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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ABS residential building data analyzed by AreaSearch shows that Summerhill has recorded approximately 15 new dwelling approvals per year, amounting to roughly 75 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of just 0.2 new residents per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is meeting or outpacing local demand, supplying plentiful options for buyers and establishing headroom for future demographic expansion. Residential builds over this timeframe averaged an estimated construction value of $373,000 per dwelling.
In addition, non-residential development has been subdued, with commercial approvals generating $1.6 million across the current financial year. Per capita construction in Summerhill is 17.0% below the level observed across Rest of Tas., situating the locality in the 50th percentile among nationally tracked markets. This lower-than-average building activity highlights the established urban footprint of the neighborhood and points toward potential planning constraints. Detached houses account for 90.0% of recent residential approvals compared to 10.0% for medium and high-density formats, reinforcing an established low-density suburban environment focused on spacious family properties. Across the area, there are approximately 292 people per dwelling approval. Given that the local population is projected to plateau or shrink, demand pressures on the residential market are likely to soften, which could open up favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Summerhill, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.6 billion. 13 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, strategic planning, and major developments exert a significant influence on neighborhood performance, with AreaSearch tracking 2 projects poised to influence the immediate area. Notable local initiatives include the Prospect Vale Park Facilities Upgrade, McDonald's Prospect Vale Drive-Thru Restaurant, Greater Launceston Water Improvements, and the Prospect Vale - Blackstone Heights Structure Plan 2025-2045, with the primary works outlined below.
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Prospect Vale Park Facilities Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of Prospect Vale Park including the completed Peter Mies Pavilion, refurbishment of existing changerooms, new community wellbeing and education spaces, and ongoing improvements to internal roads, parking, pedestrian pathways and supporting sporting infrastructure. Road, parking and pathway works were in their final stages during mid-2026.
Greater Launceston Water Improvements
TasWater is delivering the Greater Launceston Water Improvements through the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP) and the broader Launceston Sewer Transformation. The program includes a new 10 megalitre covered storage facility at Ti Tree Bend, new pump stations, transfer pipelines and sewer network upgrades to significantly reduce sewage overflows into the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary while supporting future population growth. As of April 2026 the covered storage facility is more than 90% complete, with commissioning scheduled for August 2026 and full operation by the end of 2026.The wider sewer transformation program continues into the next decade.
Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
The Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment is a $364 million capital improvement program delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health. Guided by the LGH Precinct Masterplan, the multi-stage initiative includes the new Northern Health Complex, expanded Emergency Department, Northern Heart Centre, and a multi-storey carpark with helipad. Construction is actively underway to modernise northern Tasmania's tertiary hospital campus.
Northern Heart Centre
A 120 million dollar dedicated cardiac facility at the Launceston General Hospital, fully funded by the Australian Government. The three-storey building will house a new 24-bed cardiac inpatient unit (16 cardiac ward beds plus 7 coronary care unit beds co-located with the ICU), two cardiac catheterisation laboratories with recovery and holding bays, five echocardiogram rooms, an exercise testing room and six outpatient consulting rooms. Located on the Frankland Street side of the hospital between the Northern Integrated Care Services building and the Department of Emergency Medicine, it is designed to allow patients to bypass the emergency department for time-critical treatment.The Development Application was submitted to the City of Launceston in May 2025, tenders for construction were called in April 2026, and construction is expected to start late 2026 with completion targeted for late 2029. Lead design consultant is Artas Architects, supported by health facility planners Billard Leece Partnership. The project forms part of the broader Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan and the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy.
McDonald's Prospect Vale Drive-Thru Restaurant
Development of a new $4.5 million McDonald's drive-thru restaurant on the site of a former service station, featuring dual drive-thru lanes, 45 car parking spaces, and adjusted operations to address community concerns including closing between 11pm and 6am.
Dwelling and Shed - 18 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill 7250
Development application DA0397/2025 proposes the construction of a new single dwelling and an outbuilding (shed) on a 1,300 square metre residential lot at 18 Casuarina Drive, Summerhill. The site forms part of a newer subdivision in Launceston's western suburbs and is currently vacant residential land following its sale in 2024. The project will deliver one additional detached home, associated shed and site works within an established low density residential area.
Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Northern Mental Health Precinct is a $90 million dedicated mental healthcare development delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health at 52 Frankland Street. Replacing the aging Northside Unit, the modern facility incorporates a 30-bed inpatient unit, Recovery College, Safe Haven, and a direct link-bridge to Launceston General Hospital. Construction procurement and tender evaluations advanced in 2026 under the LGH Precinct Masterplan.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
1,607 residents of Summerhill are employed, from a labour force of 1,653. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 66.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,317, about 75% 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Summerhill supports a balanced employment base covering both white-collar and blue-collar occupations, alongside substantial representation in essential services, with an unemployment rate of only 2.8%. There were 1,607 employed residents as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 1.2% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas., while labor force participation is notably elevated at 66.1% versus 58.7% regionally. Working from home was reported by 6.3% of workers in the Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction stand as the largest sources of employment for local residents.
Health care & social assistance exhibits especially strong local concentration, engaging a workforce share 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of workers compared to 8.4% across the broader region. Given the gap between the count of local working participants and the resident labor pool, this predominantly residential neighborhood provides relatively few employment destinations within its own borders. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026 shows that the local labor force contracted by 1.5% and employment dropped by 1.6%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.1 percentage points. Across Regional Tas. over the same period, employment expanded by 1.8%, the labor supply grew by 1.7%, and joblessness decreased slightly. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide a benchmark for potential labor demand. Across the nation, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local occupational structure indicates that employment among Summerhill residents could increase by 6.7% across five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this weighted calculation is purely illustrative and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Summerhill is $1,327 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,853 a year against an average of $63,956. 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 postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Summerhill registered a median individual taxpayer income of $50,853 alongside an average of $63,956, placing it behind the national standard but above the Regional Tas. benchmarks of $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.95% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $56,421 for median earnings and $70,959 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed the suburb's personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 22nd and 34th percentiles.
A cohort of 1,027 people (33.3% of local earners) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the 28.5% regional proportion. Mortgage and rent obligations pose substantial financial strain, leaving households with 84.8% of income after housing costs and ranking the area in the 23rd percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Summerhill had 1,265 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 18% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 82.1% of Summerhill's dwelling stock, with semi-detached homes, units, and other formats accounting for 17.9%, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings across Regional Tas.. Outright homeownership was lower than the regional benchmark at 32.3%, while 40.2% of homes carried a mortgage and 27.4% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage payments reached $1,300 and median weekly rent stood at $295, exceeding the Regional Tas. figures of $1,274 and $250 respectively. When assessed against national metrics, local monthly loan costs remain well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Summerhill counted 1,265 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form 68.7% of all households in the area, divided between couple families with children (27.0%), couples without children (25.8%), and single parent households (14.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 31.3%, predominantly consisting of single-person residences at 28.8% alongside group accommodations at 2.8%. With a median of 2.4 residents per home, household occupancy exceeds the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.0% of adults in Summerhill hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 534 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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 presents an area for development, as only 15.0% of local residents hold higher education degrees compared to 30.4% nationwide. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 11.5%, postgraduate awards comprise 2.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.2%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 40.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of 31.2% holding certificates and 8.8% holding advanced diplomas. Formal study participation is elevated throughout the community, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program. Primary schooling accounts for 11.0% of the population, secondary education engages 7.5%, and tertiary courses involve 2.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Summerhill reaches 15 stops on 142 routes, timetabled for about 11,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 coverage in Summerhill encompasses 15 active stops serviced by bus networks. A network of 142 distinct routes operates across these stops, generating 11,057 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is high, with households situated an average of 198 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential community, outbound travel is standard, and private vehicles remain the dominant choice for 96% of commuters. Households hold an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded by 6.3% of workers in the 2021 Census, which may have been shaped by COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all transit routes, service frequency reaches an average of 1,579 trips per day, which translates to roughly 737 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.1% of residents in Summerhill report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of chronic illness prevalence and mortality figures by AreaSearch reveals meaningful public health pressures in Summerhill, with typical health issues evident across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 53% of the community (~1,619 people), slightly outperforming the typical SA2 benchmark as well as the 49.1% level recorded across Regional Tas.. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, each reported by 10.4 and 10.4% of residents, while 63.1% reported no long-term medical conditions, tracking slightly above the 62.0% regional rate.
Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over number 601, representing 19.5% of the community compared to 25.1% across Regional Tas., with health vulnerability metrics among seniors ranking higher nationally than those for the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Summerhill is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.9%) and Australian (32.7%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Summerhill exhibits relatively low cultural diversity metrics, with 91.6% of residents born within Australia, 92.7% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking exclusively English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 44.7% of the community. Hinduism represents the clearest demographic divergence among minority faiths, accounting for 0.9% of the local population compared to 1.1% across Regional Tas.. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestries reported across Summerhill are English (35.9%), Australian (32.7%), and Irish (7.1%). Other cultural backgrounds show notable differences against broader trends: Dutch heritage represents 2.3% of the locality (versus 1.7% regionally), Maori accounts for 0.6% (compared to 0.2%), and Australian Aboriginal background comprises 3.0% (against 4.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Summerhill is 38. 25.7% 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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The demographic profile of the suburb of Summerhill leans comparatively young. As of August 2026 updates, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 31.0% of the population, exceeding the 26.3% regional benchmark, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for 19.5% against 25.1% in Regional Tas.. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 7 years under the regional median of 45 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most prominent cohort adjustment occurred in the 25 - 44 age bracket, which declined from 27.6% to 25.5%.
By 2041, senior age groups are expected to account for the bulk of population growth, adding 37 residents (6%) to total 639, while young-to-middle-aged adults and the youth demographic are both projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Summerhill
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 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 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,139 at the 2021 Census → 3,085 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 (SAL60653). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.