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Torrensville has an estimated 4,369 residents, up from 4,110 at the 2021 Census — a change of 259 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 89.0% of that increase. That puts 2,142 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Torrensville has an estimated population of 4,369 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 259 individuals (6.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,110 people. This adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 4,363, determined by AreaSearch after examining the ABS's June 2025 release of ERP figures, along with an extra 13 verified new locations since the Census date. Such a population count results in a density of 2,141 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch.
The 6.3% rise in the suburb of Torrensville since the Census is within 1.2 percentage points of the state level (7.5%), showing competitive expansion characteristics. Overseas migration was the primary driver of growth in the area, accounting for roughly 89.0% of the total population increases in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia that were published in 2024 with 2022 as the starting point. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, and for any years after 2032, population forecasts by age bracket from the SA State Government's 2023 release (built on 2021 statistics) are applied, utilizing a weighted calculation of population increases from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. Based on these expected demographic transitions, the suburb of Torrensville is anticipated to experience population expansion above the national median for statistical areas, with a projected rise of 698 individuals by 2041 using aggregated SA2 calculations, representing an overall expansion of 15.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Torrensville over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's analysis of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from statistical area statistics, indicates that the suburb of Torrensville has averaged approximately 5 residential approvals annually, yielding a total of 26 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 10 approvals have been documented. With an average of 4.8 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips new construction, which commonly leads to rising values and heightened rivalry among buyers, while new properties show an average construction value of $412,000, indicating that builders are targeting the luxury sector with high-end projects.
Furthermore, $6.6 million in commercial construction approvals have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting a quiet commercial development sector. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Torrensville shows a much lower level of residential construction, tracking 81.0% below the metropolitan average per capita. While building works have quickened recently, this low volume of new homes typically supports demand and values for established properties. This construction rate also tracks below the country's average, reflecting the established nature of the suburb and suggesting potential regulatory limitations. New building activity consists of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a diverse range of attached formats that provide choices across price points, spanning from large family residences to more affordable compact dwellings. With roughly 620 people for each approved dwelling, the suburb of Torrensville exhibits a highly mature property market. Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Torrensville will add 692 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of building persists, the supply of new housing may fail to match population growth, which could intensify competition among purchasers and underpin 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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Torrensville. A further 13 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.52 billion. 9 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and precincts & urban renewal. 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 works, and urban planning decisions have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include Southwark Grounds, Henley Beach Road Visioning Project, North South Corridor, and Southwark Grounds, with the subsequent list outlining the most relevant developments.
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Henley Beach Road Visioning Project
City of West Torrens long-term main street renewal for an approximately 3 km corridor between Airport Road and the Bakewell Underpass. The Vision and five Guiding Principles were adopted by council and completed in January 2025. Implementation is now underway in phases: Stage 1 of the Thebarton Theatre upgrade is complete, Jervois Street has been upgraded with wider footpaths, a traffic and parking study is in progress, shopfront activation works are underway, and a pop-up piazza is being investigated.The vision targets a cosmopolitan, people-friendly boulevard celebrating cultural diversity, improved public transport, green space, and pedestrian access.
Frank Norton Reserve Redevelopment
A major redevelopment project for the Frank Norton Reserve, set to begin in late January 2025. This project focuses on enhancing community recreation facilities and public spaces.
Thebarton Theatre Complex Redevelopment
An upgrade of the iconic State heritage-listed Thebarton Theatre Complex. The redevelopment aims to conserve its unique heritage values while enhancing its ongoing use as a working entertainment venue, including improved accessibility, new entry lobby, bathrooms, outdoor areas, and operational improvements. Construction is underway, with Stage 1 expected to complete by mid-late 2025, and the theatre set to reopen in October 2025.
Adelaide Crows Thebarton Oval Facility
Development of a new state-of-the-art training, administration, and community headquarters for the Adelaide Football Club at Thebarton Oval. The $100 million project includes a two-storey building with a caf', members lounge, function centre, and interactive museum, serving as a permanent match-day home for the AFLW team.
Southwark Grounds
The $1 billion Southwark Grounds precinct is transforming the 8.4-hectare former West End Brewery site into a sustainable inner-city neighborhood. The masterplan includes 1,300 homes with a 20% affordable housing mandate, a supermarket, childcare centre, and aged care facility. The project features 'Brewery Green', a major civic space connecting the heritage-listed Walkerville Brew Tower to the River Torrens. Civil works and infrastructure delivery are active throughout 2026, with the first residential stage, Founder's Row, nearing completion and West Village townhouses currently in market.
Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden)
South Australia's first institutional build-to-rent community developed by Sentinel Australia. The 12-storey plus mezzanine development features 240 rental apartments (studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed) with pet-friendly amenities, SOHO spaces, swimming pool, fitness centre, resident lounge, BBQ areas, podium green terraces, and ground-floor retail. Managed under Sentinel's Kinleaf property management brand.
Thebarton Technology Hub
A master plan to develop and promote a bioscience and technology precinct within Thebarton. The initiative aims to attract new early-stage companies, improve the precinct's environment for existing employees, and enhance amenity and visual credibility.
Bowden Final Development Parcels
The final two development-ready land parcels within Renewal SA's award-winning Bowden urban renewal precinct, 2.5 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. Lot 43 (1,049 square metres) fronts Park Terrace and Lot 2002 (2,070 square metres) overlooks Bowden Park on Gibson Street. Both lots are zoned for residential, commercial and retail use with a minimum 15 per cent affordable housing requirement. An Expression of Interest process closed in late 2024, with Lot 2002 sold and Lot 43 under negotiation as of mid-2025.The broader precinct has more than $350 million in active private construction across six projects due for completion in 2026, including the 145-apartment ARC Bowden tower, the 240-apartment Sentinel build-to-rent project, and the Muse mixed-use development.
2,865 residents of Torrensville are employed, from a labour force of 2,926. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 76.9%. 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 5,220, about 119% 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 Torrensville possesses a highly qualified workforce, with a strong showing in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth of 6.8% over the last year, based on AreaSearch's compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,865 local residents are employed, which leaves the unemployment rate 1.7% below the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 76.9% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a modest 11.6% of residents worked from their homes, though the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The suburb shows a notable specialization in accommodation & food, where the proportion of workers is 1.4 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 6.5% of the local workforce, compared to 8.7% in Greater Adelaide. With 1.1 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the suburb of Torrensville acts as a major employment center, offering more positions than it has working residents and drawing in commuters from neighboring areas. Based on AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical zones, the 12-month timeframe saw a 6.8% rise in employment and a 5.8% expansion of the labor force, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 0.9 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2%, labor force growth of 4.0%, and a reduction in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Torrensville. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of the suburb of Torrensville suggests local jobs will rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Torrensville is $1,709 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $799 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,200 a year against an average of $64,655. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Torrensville recorded a median taxpayer income of $54,200, with the average income at $64,655. These figures are below the national averages and compare to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current calculations place these figures at roughly $59,712 for the median and $71,230 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Torrensville are modest, falling between the 47th and 49th percentiles nationally.
The statistics show the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 32.4% of residents (1,415 people), which aligns with the wider region where 31.8% of households sit in this bracket. Financial strain from housing costs is substantial, with only 84.7% of income remaining after housing expenses, placing the area in the 49th percentile, while its SEIFA income metric places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Torrensville had 1,683 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 9% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Torrensville at the time of the latest Census consisted of 71.1% houses and 28.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metropolitan region. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Torrensville matched the Adelaide metropolitan average of 32.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (29.4%) or tenants renting (37.7%). The median monthly mortgage cost of $1,863 was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $360, compared to $320 across Adelaide.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Torrensville align with the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Torrensville counted 1,683 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,789 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.7%, consisting of 24.4% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.6% single parents. The remaining 36.3% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.9% and group households accounting for 8.2% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.9% of adults in Torrensville hold a university qualification, including 25.3% with a bachelor degree and 10.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,525 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,031 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Torrensville are considerably higher than broader averages, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for opportunities in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training accounts for 24.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (15.9%). Participation in study is high, with 27.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.4% in higher education, 7.8% in primary school, and 4.4% undertaking secondary school studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Torrensville reaches 19 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 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 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport reveals 19 active stops within the suburb of Torrensville, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 25 separate routes, providing a total of 2,253 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 199 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 74%, followed by buses at 13% and bicycles at 5%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of residents (11.6%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 321 trips daily across all bus routes, which is equivalent to roughly 118 trips per week for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.3% of residents in Torrensville report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 Torrensville displays positive health profiles, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which shows a low incidence of typical medical issues in both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population (~2,296 people). The most frequent health issues reported by residents were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.8 and 6.2% of the population, respectively, while 72.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit better health profiles than average. The suburb has 15.5% of its population aged 65 and over (677 people), which is below the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior residents show favorable health outcomes, with nationwide rankings that align closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.7% of Torrensville residents were born overseas and 36.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.5%) and Australian (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Torrensville has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.7% of its residents born outside Australia and 36.7% using a language other than English at home. The principal religion is Christianity, representing 45.5% of the population. The most notable difference in religious affiliation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.0% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. In terms of family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Torrensville are English at 19.5% of the population (below the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 16.6% (below the regional average of 22.8%), and Greek at 11.2% (well above the regional average of 2.0%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic backgrounds, with Polish heritage overrepresented at 1.3% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Italian heritage at 10.0% (compared to 5.2% regionally), and Welsh heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Torrensville is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in the suburb of Torrensville is 36 years, slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Adelaide region, the suburb of Torrensville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.5%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (8.6%). The percentage of residents in the 25 - 34 bracket is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 20.6% to 22.5% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 12.3% to 10.7%.
By 2041, the age distribution of the suburb of Torrensville is projected to evolve, with the 25 to 34 age bracket leading the changes by expanding 12% (an increase of 114 people) to reach 1,098 from 983, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to grow by a more modest 9%, adding 19 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Torrensville
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,110 at the 2021 Census → 4,369 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 (SAL41466). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.