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Taperoo has an estimated 3,932 residents, up from 3,250 at the 2021 Census — a change of 682 people, or 21.0%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 191 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 47.0% of that increase. That puts 1,710 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Taperoo has an estimated population of around 3,932, determined through AreaSearch analysis of ABS broader area updates alongside new addresses verified after the Census. This marks an expansion of 682 people (21.0%) from the 3,250 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth draws on an estimated resident population of 3,927 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 191 validated new addresses post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Taperoo records a population density of 1,709 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the typical benchmark across national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the 21.0% surge recorded since the 2021 census outstripped the wider SA4 region as well as the 7.7% state rate, positioning the locality at the forefront of regional growth. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, generating approximately 47.0% of overall population gains in recent times, with natural increase and interstate migration also contributing positively. For SA2 regions, AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. For locations outside that dataset or extending post-2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government Regional/LGA age cohort projections issued in 2023 from 2021 data, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Under these aggregated SA2 modeling outputs, the suburb of Taperoo is anticipated to record future gains slightly under the national median, adding 327 persons by 2041, which corresponds to an overall climb of 8.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
391 new dwellings have been approved in Taperoo over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 87, broadly in line with 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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According to AreaSearch examination of ABS building approval figures apportioned across statistical units, Taperoo has averaged approximately 78 residential approvals per year, accumulating an estimated 391 homes across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 87 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 1.7 new residents annually for every dwelling completed over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local development aligns well with demand to foster stability. Furthermore, newly built dwellings carry an average construction cost of $565,000, highlighting an emphasis by builders on upper-tier residential stock.
In addition, $73.6 million worth of commercial approvals have been lodged during this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development momentum. Recent residential development comprises 77.0% separate houses alongside 23.0% medium and high-density dwellings, maintaining the suburban fabric and catering to buyers prioritizing larger blocks. This construction pipeline shows a stronger orientation toward detached housing than existing housing stock proportions (58.0% at Census), highlighting persistent appetite for standalone family properties despite broader urban densification. Yielding roughly 47 people per approval, Taperoo exhibits characteristics typical of an active growth corridor. The most recent quarterly modeling from AreaSearch indicates Taperoo will expand by 322 residents leading up to 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy future dwelling requirements, supporting an accommodating environment for purchasers and creating capacity for expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Taperoo, worth an estimated $22.4 billion. 7 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, sports & recreation and residential development. 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 civic progress and community outcomes are strongly shaped by planning initiatives, major infrastructure investments, and regional developments. AreaSearch has identified 1 key project positioned to influence the district. Prominent local initiatives encompass the Largs Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment, Largs Bay Playspace and Facilities Upgrade, Centre St, Largs Bay, and Our Port, with the primary relevant works highlighted.
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Largs Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment
Construction of a new two-storey community sports facility at Largs Reserve for the Port District Football Club, local cricket clubs and the wider community. The redevelopment includes modern female and male change rooms, a function space, gym, commercial kitchen, bar, viewing areas, public toilets and improved accessibility. Construction remains underway following design completion and Council funding commitments.
Fort Largs Redevelopment
A coastal masterplanned community on the 7.1-hectare site of the former Fort Largs Police Academy. The project delivers approximately 250 new homes, including beachfront terraces and land allotments, alongside the historic restoration and public activation of the 140-year-old fort into a community hub featuring a market, cafe, and event spaces.
Centre Street Residential Master Plan
Redevelopment of the former public housing site on Centre Street to deliver over 600 new homes across mixed tenures. The master plan provides a diverse mix of social, affordable, and private market dwellings alongside civil infrastructure and open public space. Planning, stakeholder engagement, and initial civil delivery frameworks are being coordinated via South Australian housing authorities.
Osborne Submarine Construction Yard
Expansion and construction of the dedicated Osborne Submarine Construction Yard to build Australia's nuclear-powered SSN-AUKUS submarines. The multi-decade mega-infrastructure project spans a major precinct expansion on the Lefevre Peninsula, delivering purpose-built fabrication, assembly, test facilities, and wharf infrastructure. Early site works and ground preparation commenced under joint delivery by ANI, ASA, and primary contractor partners.
Quest Hotel Port Adelaide (Second Quest) and Large Retail Precinct
This significant redevelopment by One SMG (Neville Smith Group) features a second $35 million Quest Hotel apartment complex at 10-12 North Parade, providing 88-90 serviced guest suites with river views, gym, and conference facilities. Complementing the hotel is a large-format retail and commercial hub at 271 Commercial Road, spanning approximately 5,860 sqm. The precinct focuses on urban renewal, adaptive reuse of heritage elements like Customs House, and improved pedestrian connectivity to the Port River waterfront.Construction on the retail component is scheduled to commence around late 2025/early 2026 following development approval in August 2025.
Dock One
Major waterfront masterplanned community at Port Adelaide by Kite Projects, incorporating Dock One stages and Dock One North. The precinct includes about 750 townhouses and apartments, landscaped waterfront promenades, park links, 23,500 sqm of green open space, a completed pedestrian bridge, a community plaza and the adaptive reuse of the former Marine and Harbours Building as a boutique hotel. Current official updates indicate Dock One North is now selling, construction is underway on the residential stages, the bridge and plaza are complete, and demolition works have commenced for the hotel component.
Port Civic Precinct Project
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is redeveloping the Port Adelaide Civic Precinct into a modern cultural, community, and administrative destination. The master plan integrates flexible multi-purpose community spaces, public library facilities, council administrative offices, and upgrades surrounding the historic Town Hall. The design revitalises key civic spaces with strong environmentally sustainable principles to anchor local community activity.
Our Port - Port Adelaide Urban Renewal
Renewal SA's multi-decade urban regeneration program revitalizing historic Port Adelaide into a thriving mixed-use waterfront precinct. The master plan delivers between 2,000 and 4,000 residential dwellings across key sub-precincts including Dock One, Port Approach, and McLaren Wharf. Major development stages encompass public promenades, heritage building restoration, waterfront apartments, townhouses, and new open community reserves.
1,927 residents of Taperoo are employed, from a labour force of 2,049. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 62.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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 3,265, about 83% 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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AreaSearch statistical area aggregation shows that Taperoo maintains an evenly distributed labour market encompassing both blue-collar and white-collar roles across varied industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 12.5%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,927, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.1% higher than the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, while labour participation stood at 62.5%, slightly trailing the metropolitan level of 66.4%. In addition, Census data indicated that only 7.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The principal sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Taperoo exhibits a pronounced concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where representation reaches 1.6 times the regional baseline. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.5% of Taperoo's labour force, falling short of the 9.3% benchmark seen across Greater Adelaide. Comparing the Census working population against resident tallies suggests that this largely residential enclave generates relatively few internal employment positions. Examining aggregated ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026 reveals a 12.5% rise in local employment alongside a 9.7% expansion in the labour force, which together reduced the unemployment rate by 2.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and joblessness decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26 provide outlook scenarios across five and ten-year horizons when applied to Taperoo's workforce composition. Nationally, employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Weighting these sector-specific forecasts against Taperoo's current industry distribution points to potential job growth of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (noting this represents an illustrative weighting calculation rather than a localized population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Taperoo is $1,041 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $585 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,806 a year against an average of $51,280. 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 postcode ATO records from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Taperoo earned a median income of $43,806 and an average income of $51,280. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks and trail Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in 10.17% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed values reach approximately $48,261 for median earnings and $56,495 on average as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 figures, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Taperoo sit between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationally.
The largest local bracket is the $400 - 799 weekly range, accounting for 27.1% of residents (1,065 individuals), whereas the broader region is characterized by 31.8% earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Financial strain related to shelter is substantial, leaving only 79.8% of disposable earnings and placing the area in the 4th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Taperoo had 1,351 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 9% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,359 a month. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing composition of Taperoo consisted of 58.0% standalone houses and 42.0% alternative housing types (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), contrasting with Adelaide metro's breakdown of 75.2% separate homes and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Taperoo trailed the Adelaide metro level at 24.1%, with 32.5% of homes being mortgaged and 43.4% rented. Monthly mortgage costs averaged a median of $1,359, well under the Adelaide metro figure of $1,562, whereas median weekly rents stood at $250 relative to $320 metropolitan-wide. When assessed against nationwide benchmarks, Taperoo's mortgage commitments sit notably below the $1,863 Australian norm, and rental rates remain markedly lower than the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Taperoo counted 1,351 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,635 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 33% 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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Family arrangements constitute the majority of dwellings at 62.3%, divided between single-parent homes (20.5%), couples raising children (20.1%), and couples without children (19.6%). Non-family living situations represent 37.7% of households, consisting primarily of single-person occupancies at 33.4% and shared group homes at 4.0%. The typical household size stands at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Taperoo hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 982 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the district shows lower figures, with 12.8% of individuals possessing a higher education degree compared to the Australian average of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for community learning programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 9.1%, postgraduate degrees comprise 2.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.0%. In contrast, technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 30.8% holding certificates and 8.0% holding advanced diplomas. Academic engagement across the community remains strong, with 26.8% of the populace actively attending educational institutions.
Breaking down this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 10.9%, secondary schooling encompasses 7.5%, and higher education programs engage 3.6% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Taperoo reaches 17 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Taperoo is serviced by 17 active public transit stops spanning bus and rail networks, accommodating 10 separate routes that deliver a combined 488 weekly services. Commuter connectivity is highly rated, with typical dwelling distances of 195 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outbound travel predominates, led by private vehicle usage at 88% and rail transport at 7%. Car ownership sits at an average of 1.0 vehicle per home, under the regional benchmark. Additionally, a modest 7.1% of local workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19.
Transit routes throughout the area provide an average frequency of 69 daily trips across the combined network, translating to roughly 28 trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.6% of residents in Taperoo report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and long-term illness patterns highlight notable health challenges in Taperoo, with chronic conditions affecting both younger residents and senior cohorts. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is subdued, encompassing approximately 47% of the local population (~1,860 people), which falls short of the 52.7% registered across Greater Adelaide and the 55.7% national average. Mental health conditions (12.2%) and arthritis (10.4%) rank as the most widespread diagnosed health issues locally, while 57.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, trailing the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Long-term health burdens are especially noticeable among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 20.9% of the local populace (821 people), exceeding the 19.1% share observed throughout Greater Adelaide, with elderly health outcomes showing certain headwinds that align generally with wider population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Taperoo is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 8.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (29.1%). 4.5% 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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Cultural diversity metrics place Taperoo below typical levels, with Australian-born citizens comprising 82.8% of residents, 88.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.1% speaking solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 36.7% of people in Taperoo. In addition, Judaism accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded for Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral lineage, the three largest heritage groups identified in Taperoo are English (29.9%), Australian (29.1%, which markedly exceeds the 22.8% regional proportion), and Scottish (7.2%). Furthermore, specific cultural backgrounds exhibit above-average local presence, including Polish ancestry at 1.3% in Taperoo (compared with 1.0% across the region), Russian ancestry at 0.6% (versus 0.3%), and Hungarian heritage at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Taperoo is 39. 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 age demographic distribution of Taperoo aligns closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, where no major age group deviates by more than 1.8 percentage points from the metropolitan profile. As of August 2026, the estimated median age stands at 39, matching the 2021 Census outcome and equaling Greater Adelaide's median of 39 at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of seniors and retirees aged 65+ has risen from 17.9% to an estimated 20.9% of the population. By 2041, older age brackets are anticipated to generate the largest numerical gain, increasing by 172 residents (21%) to reach a total of 994.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Taperoo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,250 at the 2021 Census → 3,932 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 (SAL41421). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.