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Unley has an estimated 4,630 residents, up from 3,997 at the 2021 Census — a change of 633 people, or 15.8%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 132 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 3,087 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Unley has an estimated resident count of approximately 4,630 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 633 individuals (15.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,997 residents. The figure is derived from the resident population of 4,629, which AreaSearch calculated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 132 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 3,086 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 15.8% expansion in Unley since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (5.4%) as well as the state overall, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were almost exclusively fueled by overseas migration, which served as the sole source of population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, the 2023 SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections sorted by age brackets (based on 2021 data) are used, applying a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is projected to be slightly below the national median for statistical areas. The suburb is forecast to expand by 385 individuals by 2041 based on these aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 8.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Unley over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Unley has recorded an average of roughly 12 new home approvals annually. This includes an estimated 64 properties approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 69 approvals registered so far in FY-26. With an average of 7.9 new residents moving to the area for every finished dwelling during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance typically drives up property prices and heightens buyer competition, while new builds average a value of $879,000, showing that developers are focusing on the high-end premium market.
Commercial project approvals reached $5.2 million this financial year, pointing to the suburb's primary residential profile. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Unley exhibits matching per capita building rates, maintaining a market balance in line with adjacent suburbs, although construction activity has risen lately. This level of activity remains below the national average, reflecting the established nature of the suburb and suggesting possible planning constraints. New construction is split between 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This movement toward denser options offers more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The suburb averages approximately 212 individuals per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Looking ahead, projections indicate Unley will add 384 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Construction is keeping pace reasonably well with this projected growth, though buyers might experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
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 Unley, worth an estimated $178 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.7 billion. 21 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and communities, 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions strongly influence local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that are anticipated to affect the suburb. Key developments include Unley Central, the 12-16 Glen Osmond Road Mixed-Use Development, Unley 108 Apartments, and the Unley Road Public Realm Streetscape Upgrade, with the most significant projects detailed below.
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Unley Central
A transformative 150 million dollar mixed-use precinct on the former Target site. The nine-storey development integrates 130 luxury apartments with a diverse commercial hub including a six-screen boutique cinema, supermarkets, cafes, and medical services. As South Australia's first fully integrated mixed-use development on a single site, it provides significant local employment and modernizes the Unley Road corridor.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy.Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Regis Aged Care Parkside
Construction of a five-storey residential aged care facility (supported accommodation) comprising 156 accommodation units with ancillary communal areas, solar photovoltaic panels, water tanks, car parking, and landscaping. The site, formerly approved for a mixed-use development, was acquired and repurposed by Regis Aged Care.
Best Life Angas Street
An 18-storey vertical land lease village providing affordable retirement living for over 50s in the Adelaide CBD. The development features 155 one and two-bedroom apartments with premium finishes, designed to facilitate aging in place. Amenities include three levels of secure parking, a community terrace, gym, library, and dedicated activities rooms.
Unley 108 Apartments
Catcorp's project features a seven-storey mixed-use tower with residential units and a commercial space in Unley.
Crystalbrook Sam
A 12-storey five-star luxury hotel featuring 196 guest rooms and suites, a Level 12 restaurant with panoramic views, and a rooftop Eleme Day Spa. The project focus is on sustainability and local South Australian produce. Construction reached the topping out milestone in early 2026, transitioning to facade installation and detailed interior fit-out for a scheduled opening in late 2026.
Market Square and Central Market Expansion
Major mixed-use redevelopment of the former Central Market Arcade by ICD Property in partnership with the City of Adelaide. The project is under construction and will expand Adelaide Central Market, add a Market Hall, about 50 new market tenancies, a 1700 sqm Coles supermarket, retail and dining space, a 3000 sqm public elevated terrace, a nine-level all-electric office tower, Australia's first Treehouse Hotel with 248 rooms, and 234 apartments. The office tower topped out in October 2025 and the project is moving through structure, fitout, services and public realm works toward a late 2026 opening.
Amora Hotel Adelaide Redevelopment
A $73 million staged redevelopment of the former Hilton Adelaide, acquired by family-owned Amora Hotels & Resorts in early 2025. Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, the transformation encompasses 380 refurbished guest rooms, a reimagined grand lobby, a new brasserie-style cafe (Victoria's Table), a revamped Coal Cellar + Grill restaurant, a 660 square metre pillar-free grand ballroom, and more than 2,200 square metres of total event space. The hotel officially rebrands as Amora Hotel Adelaide on 1 July 2026, with full completion of works scheduled for mid-2027.
2,972 residents of Unley are employed, from a labour force of 3,020. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% 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 5,734, about 124% 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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Unley features a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 8.2% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 2,972 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.2% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Furthermore, the participation rate is exceptionally high at 74.2%, compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a moderate 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Local employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing has a minimal footprint, employing 3.7% of working residents compared to 7.0% across the region. With 1.1 local jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the suburb serves as an employment hub, drawing in workers from neighboring suburbs by hosting more jobs than resident workers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider statistical areas, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 8.2% and the labor force grow by 8.1%, which kept the unemployment rate steady. For comparison, Greater Adelaide registered employment growth of 4.2% and labor force growth of 4.0%, while its unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future employment demand in Unley. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment mix suggests Unley's employment will rise by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Unley is $2,037 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,066 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,378 a year against an average of $106,299. The average runs 58% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in the suburb of Unley rank within the top percentile nationally. Taxpayers in the suburb of Unley have a median income of $67,378 and an average income of $106,299, compared to $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $74,230 for the median and $117,110 for the average. Census records indicate individual weekly earnings are in the 84th percentile nationwide at $1,066.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest segment comprises 27.3% of residents (1,263 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional average of 31.8%. High earners are highly represented, with 34.0% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial spending power. Housing costs account for 13.5% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 72nd percentile for disposable income, and the area ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Unley had 1,735 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 27% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $372 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Unley consisted of 52.4% separate houses and 47.6% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Home ownership in Unley was high at 35.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (27.9%) or rented (36.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was considerably higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, coming in at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $372, compared to the Adelaide metro average of $320.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Unley are notably above the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are slightly below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Unley counted 1,735 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,010 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 33% 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 60.9%, consisting of 25.0% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 7.4% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.1%, with single-person households representing 32.8% and group households making up 6.1%. The median household size of 2.2 residents is below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.0% of adults in Unley hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 53 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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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Residents of Unley show exceptional levels of education compared to regional averages, with 53.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the suburb well for opportunities in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational education accounts for 19.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 10.0%. Enrolment in education is high, with 27.3% of the population participating in formal studies.
This group comprises 8.6% in primary school, 8.1% in higher education, and 6.0% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Unley reaches 19 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transit analysis shows 19 active transport stops in Unley, including a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops support 19 distinct routes, providing 2,076 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest stop. As a primary residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the dominant mode of travel at 71%, while 10% of residents walk and 7% cycle. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the regional norm. Additionally, 16.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 296 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 109 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.4% of residents in Unley report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data shows excellent wellness outcomes across Unley, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with younger residents demonstrating a low incidence of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 69% of the population (3,189 people). This is higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported locally were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.8% and 6.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.4% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age residents are particularly healthy with a low rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.1% of the population (838 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior health outcomes are very strong overall, although they rank lower nationally than the younger demographics in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.2% of Unley residents were born overseas and 22.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.1%) and Australian (19.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Unley features higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 28.2% of the population born outside Australia and 22.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 41.3% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestral groups are English at 26.1%, Australian at 19.8%, and Other at 7.7%. Specific ethnic ancestries show notable variances from regional averages: Welsh ancestry is higher at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Greek ancestry stands at 5.2% (compared to 2.0%), and Polish ancestry is 1.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Unley is 42. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.6% 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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Unley has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and above the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 21.1% of the population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 9.1%. This concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, demographic aging is apparent, with the median age rising from 41 to 42. In detail, the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 14.0% to 21.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age group rose from 10.8% to 12.0%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.8% to 9.1%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket fell from 13.4% to 11.7%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, with the 75 to 84 cohort showing the fastest growth at 34%, adding 114 residents to reach 452, while the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Unley
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 — 132 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,997 at the 2021 Census → 4,630 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 (SAL41490). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.