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Tiwi has an estimated 2,641 residents, up from 2,511 at the 2021 Census — a change of 130 people, or 5.2%. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 847 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 ABS demographic data analysis and new home listings verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Tiwi has an estimated population of 2,641 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 130 individuals, or 5.2%, relative to the 2,511 residents counted in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated from the current resident estimate of 2,641, determined by AreaSearch through examining the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside subsequent address confirmations. The current population translates to a density of 846 residents per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical densities across AreaSearch assessment zones.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, serving as almost the exclusive source of demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which utilize 2022 as their starting point. For statistical areas lacking this coverage, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 numbers are applied. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Tiwi is projected to experience population growth above the median for Australian statistical areas, with a forecast increase of 373 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing a total growth rate of 14.1% over the 16-year period.
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An analysis of ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Tiwi averages approximately 2 new residential approvals per year, with a total of 10 homes approved over the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, and none recorded in FY-26. Even with local population drops, the addition of new housing has likely matched demand, ensuring sufficient options for home buyers. The average estimated construction cost for these new dwellings stands at $381,000, which sits slightly above regional benchmarks and points to a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $32,000 were registered this fiscal year, showing a very low level of commercial building activity. Building activity in the suburb of Tiwi is substantially lower than in the wider Greater Darwin region, falling 59.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted level of new additions typically helps maintain demand and property values for existing homes, though construction activity has accelerated lately. The rate is also below the national average, reflecting a mature market that may face geographical or zoning constraints. All recent approvals have consisted of detached single-family dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood layout that appeals to families wanting extra space. This pattern represents a stronger preference for standalone homes than shown in the Census, where they made up 74.0% of the housing stock, highlighting a sustained appetite for detached houses despite broader density trends. An average of 653 residents for every single residential approval points to a very quiet and slow-paced development environment. Looking forward, the suburb of Tiwi is projected to add 373 new residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the addition of new housing may fail to keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among property buyers and encourage stronger price growth.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tiwi, worth an estimated $108 million. A further 7 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $193 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, sports & recreation and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes play a significant role in shaping the performance of a suburb. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, the Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement, the CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures, and the Casuarina Square Redevelopment, with details below focusing on those most relevant to local property.
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Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing 18 acute inpatient beds and a 6-bed Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The unit connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway across Nightingale Road. Internal fitout is currently underway as of May 2026. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff
The Australian Government committed $50 million to deliver up to 100 new social and accessible homes across the Northern Territory under the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP). The NT Government is delivering the program, with homes built to adaptable standards to suit seniors and people with mobility issues. In the Top End, the first 8 homes across Rapid Creek, Tiwi and Wanguri were completed in July 2025 by C&R Constructions. A further 6 Top End homes are due to commence October 2025 with completion by mid-2026.Concurrent construction is underway in Katherine East (9 homes), Tennant Creek (3 homes) and Alice Springs (6 homes), all targeting mid-2026 completion.
Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement
Construction of approximately 430 metres of replacement DN150 DICL water main in Edgeview Court, Leanyer, including decommissioning and removal of the existing asbestos water main. The works, tendered as T24-1256 by Power and Water Corporation, involved survey and realignment to minimise clashes with services and trees, traffic management, temporary servicing to existing customers, and testing and commissioning of the new main to ensure a reliable water supply to residents.
Sea Breeze Apartments
Sea Breeze is a six storey residential and commercial development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove, on the fringe of the Nightcliff Commercial Precinct in Darwin. The project comprises 92 apartments (a mix of two and three bedroom layouts across ten floorplans) above two levels of underground parking, plus around 700 sqm of ground floor commercial and retail space. Originally designed in 2015, construction was halted in 2016 when the NT property market downturn hit, with only the basement car parks and ground floor commercial level completed at that time.Builder and developer Sunbuild restarted works on site in 2023 following a renewed period of growth in the Territory economy, and the project is currently under construction and selling off the plan.
Leanyer Primary School
The Northern Territory Government is constructing a new classroom building at Leanyer Primary School.
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A new $26.8 million aquatic and leisure centre in Casuarina, featuring an 8-lane 50m pool, a resort-style lagoon pool, a learn-to-swim pool, wet and dry play areas, a cafe, BBQ facilities, a gymnasium, and a basketball 3-on-3 court. The project was funded by the City of Darwin and the Australian Government.
Nightcliff Sports Club Master Plan
A conceptual master plan by Rossi Architects for the redevelopment of the Nightcliff Sports Club precinct in Darwin's northern suburbs. The club is home to lawn bowls greens, a bistro, bars and gaming facilities, and supports affiliated Darwin sporting clubs including Nightcliff Bowls, Nightcliff Football (Tigers), Nightcliff Cricket, Nightcliff Netball and others. The master plan sets out a long-term vision for upgraded clubhouse and recreational facilities, distinct from the separately funded City of Darwin-led Nightcliff Oval changeroom project next door.No development application or construction timeline has been confirmed publicly.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
A purpose-built facility for young people aged 10 to 17 at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing a safe, structured space for after-hours and school holiday programs, mentoring, skill development, and support services. The site was confirmed in early 2026 following community consultation, replacing an earlier proposed location at the former Casuarina Fire Station. The hub will cater for up to 60 young people at a time, with capacity for up to 100 during special events, and will include a flexible air-conditioned activity space, a learning kitchen, breakout and meeting rooms, outdoor activity areas, and a safe drop-off zone.The design and construct tender was awarded in July 2026 to Aspire Design and Construct Pty Ltd. The project is jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.
1,353 residents of Tiwi are employed, from a labour force of 1,397. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,704, about 178% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Tiwi features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 0.5% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. There were 1,353 employed residents in March 2026, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.3% below the Greater Darwin average of 3.5%. However, labor force participation is notably lower, at 63.7% compared to 72.7% for the Greater Darwin area. Census records indicate that a modest 4.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The area exhibits a major concentration in health care & social assistance, employing a share of the workforce that is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for 15.6% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Darwin average of 19.5%. Reflecting Census findings of 2.1 local jobs for every resident worker, the suburb of Tiwi acts as a major employment center, hosting more positions than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch evaluated data from SALM and ABS for the period spanning twelve months up to March 2026, revealing that employment rose by 0.5% and the labour force grew by 0.7%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Darwin, employment grew by 0.4%, the labour force expanded by 0.8%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points during the same timeframe. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide context for potential future demand within Tiwi. These projections cover five and ten-year periods and were aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Tiwi's current employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 7.3% over five years and by 15.1% over ten years. It is important to note that this estimate relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tiwi is $2,022 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $948 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,844 a year against an average of $66,201. 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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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Tiwi has a median taxpayer income of $56,844 and an average taxpayer income of $66,201. These figures sit slightly below national averages, and compare to a median of $66,956 and an average of $77,199 across Greater Darwin. Adjusted for the 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current local estimates for March 2026 are approximately $62,193 for the median and $72,431 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Tiwi placed around the 69th percentile nationwide.
The dominant weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 32.5% of households (representing 858 residents), which is comparable to the 36.7% recorded in this bracket regionally. Accommodation costs account for 15.3% of income, yet healthy earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, with the area ranking in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index of economic resources.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tiwi had 797 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 26% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Tiwi consisted of 74.3% standalone houses and 25.7% alternative housing options like townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings. In comparison, the Darwin metropolitan area comprised 63.5% standalone houses and 36.5% other dwelling types. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Tiwi were considerably higher than the Darwin metropolitan average, standing at 26.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.6%) or renters (37.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,000, which is lower than the Darwin metropolitan average of $2,100.
The median weekly rent was recorded at $375, compared to $385 for the wider Darwin metro. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Tiwi are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents match the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tiwi counted 797 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 838 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 28% 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 units constitute the majority of local households at 67.5%, which is made up of couples with children at 28.7%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single-parent households at 14.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.5%, consisting of single-person households at 27.5% and group share houses at 5.1%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, matching the average for Greater Darwin.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.8% of adults in Tiwi hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 731 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 938 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 qualification rates in the suburb of Tiwi are considerably higher than broader regional and national averages. The proportion of residents aged 15 and over with a tertiary degree stands at 38.8%, compared to 27.3% across the Northern Territory and 30.4% nationwide. This academic profile positions the local workforce well for opportunities in professional and knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 29.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 20.4%.
A significant portion of the population is actively engaged in studies, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution. This enrollment is comprised of 11.9% in primary school, 8.0% in higher education, and 7.1% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tiwi reaches 15 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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An assessment of public transit shows 15 active transport stops in the suburb of Tiwi, consisting of various bus options. These stops connect to 39 distinct transit routes, which deliver 2,531 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 180 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 85%, followed by walking at 7% and cycling at 3%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles.
A small proportion of residents, 4.6%, work from home, based on 2021 Census records which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time. Bus routes run at an average frequency of 361 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 168 weekly trips servicing each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.8% of residents in Tiwi report no long-term health condition. 9.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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The suburb of Tiwi exhibits notable health needs based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. The rate of residents holding private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population, which represents about 1,399 residents. This compares to a private coverage rate of 57.8% throughout Greater Darwin. The most frequent diagnoses recorded locally are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.5% and 7.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin.
General health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Those aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population (representing 517 residents), which is higher than the 11.0% share seen across Greater Darwin. Health outcomes for senior citizens in the suburb of Tiwi present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with general population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.6% of Tiwi residents were born overseas and 30.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.0%) and English (19.3%). 7.8% 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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The suburb of Tiwi displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 34.6% of residents born outside of Australia and 30.7% using a language other than English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 51.6% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to regional norms is Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.2% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the largest groups represented in the suburb of Tiwi are Australian at 23.0%, English at 19.3%, and Other at 12.0%.
There are also notable differences in representation for other communities: Filipino residents make up 3.7% of the local population (compared to 3.8% across the region), Australian Aboriginal residents comprise 7.8% (compared to 7.0% regionally), and Greek residents account for 3.8% (compared to 2.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tiwi is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Tiwi is 39 years, which is older than the Greater Darwin average of 34 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to the Darwin region, the suburb has a larger proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (10.0%) but a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (13.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.0% to 11.6%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 15.4% to 17.8%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.2% to 9.1%, and the 25 to 34 bracket fell from 15.5% to 13.9%.
Demographic modeling suggests that the age structure in the suburb of Tiwi will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow the fastest at 35%, adding 102 residents to reach 390. Conversely, both the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 age brackets are expected to shrink in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tiwi
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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) | Jul 2026 last 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,511 at the 2021 Census → 2,641 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 (SAL70262). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.