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Walkerville (SA) has an estimated 3,414 residents, up from 2,867 at the 2021 Census — a change of 547 people, or 19.1%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 2,798 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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The suburb of Walkerville (SA) has an estimated population of around 3,414 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This figure represents an increase of 547 people (19.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,867 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 3,404, as estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 2,798 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb within the upper quartile compared to national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The suburb of Walkerville (SA) achieved a 19.1% growth since the 2021 census, surpassing both the state figure of 7.5% and the SA3 area rate, thereby establishing it as a growth leader in the region. Population expansion in the area was mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 83.0% of total population increases during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 region are sourced from ABS and Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2-specific data is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, regional and LGA projections categorized by age brackets released by the SA State Government in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used, applying a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA-level growth to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead to future demographic shifts, a substantial increase in residents is expected, placing the suburb of Walkerville (SA) in the top quartile of Australian regions for growth. The area is anticipated to add 809 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing a total gain of 23.4% over the 16 years.
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183 new dwellings have been approved in Walkerville (SA) over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals adjusted to local boundaries indicates that Walkerville averages approximately 36 residential approvals annually. This totals 183 residential units authorized over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 21 during the current FY-26. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the ratio of new residents to completed dwellings stood at 2.6, suggesting a healthy level of demand that supports local real estate values. Approved residential projects carry an average estimated construction cost of $844,000, showing that developers are prioritizing the upmarket, premium sector.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $11.6 million during the current financial year, highlighting consistent business investment in the locality. Walkerville exhibits 62.0% more residential construction activity per resident than Greater Adelaide, offering prospective purchasers a broad selection of properties. This level of building activity sits well above the countrywide average, indicating strong interest from developers. Recent approvals consist of 29.0% standalone houses and 71.0% semi-detached properties, townhouses, or units. The emphasis on higher-density projects provides more affordable pathways to entry and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a notable change from the current housing stock, which is 50.0% standalone houses, pointing to a scarcity of vacant land and reflecting changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. With approximately 49 residents per building approval, Walkerville demonstrates the characteristics of an expanding market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, population projections indicate Walkerville will add 799 residents by 2041. Given ongoing construction patterns, the incoming supply of housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Walkerville (SA), worth an estimated $6.37 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local infrastructure projects, public planning policies, and development initiatives are primary drivers of neighborhood change. A single major project has been identified within the locality that is expected to influence the surrounding area. Key developments of relevance include The Buckingham, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades, North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment, and the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct.
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Prospect Corner
Prospect Corner is a Renewal SA masterplanned housing development on the former Kaufland site at 250B Churchill Road, Prospect. The 2.36 ha community will deliver 208 homes, including 108 architect-designed townhouses and two apartment buildings with 100 affordable rental apartments. Civil works and the central reserves were completed in late 2025, first residents have moved in, the first apartment building was completed in Q4 2025, the second apartment building was targeting completion in April 2026, and townhouse delivery continues toward overall completion in 2028.The project includes at least 55% affordable housing, Payinthi Reserve, Parkana Reserve, a community garden, BBQ facilities, outdoor gym, nature play, tree planting, and direct access to Islington Railway Station.
Skyline North Adelaide
Approved luxury apartment redevelopment beside the Lion Hotel, retaining and conserving the state heritage listed former Old Lion Brewery malthouse. The project, marketed as Skyline North Adelaide, comprises an eight-storey mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial/office space, 35 three and four bedroom residences, communal facilities, basement parking, a roof deck swimming pool and spa, landscaping and heritage conservation works.
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Upgrades
Upgrades and refurbishments at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, a private hospital providing surgical services, cancer care, maternity and birthing suites, intensive care, paediatrics, rehabilitation and palliative care. Current Calvary information refers to upgraded and refurbished hospital facilities, including a fully refurbished procedure suite and day surgery unit with three procedure rooms and seven theatres.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Redevelopment
A $45 million SA Government redevelopment of the North Adelaide Public Golf Course into a world-class public golf and recreation precinct, and the exclusive home of LIV Golf in Australia through 2031. Designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, the project delivers a new 18-hole Championship Course, driving range, mini golf course and executive short course, with expanded walking and riding trails. The SA Government passed the North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 to take control of the site from the City of Adelaide.Works formally commenced April 27 2026, with the south course being upgraded first. The original City of Adelaide and Commercial & General Links Precinct mixed-use masterplan (residential, aged care, hotel) has been superseded by this state-led initiative.
74-80 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development
Proposed six-level mixed-use development by Leyton Property comprising 19 apartments above a ground-floor shop or cafe tenancy, plus a separate two-storey dwelling fronting Sussex Street and 26 on-site car spaces. The State Commission Assessment Panel refused planning consent for DA 25033243 on 11 March 2026, so the scheme remains a proposal rather than an approved or construction-stage project.
Broad Street Reserve Playground Upgrade
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is upgrading the playground equipment at Broad Street Reserve, Marden, to create a more enjoyable and accessible play space for the community. The project cost is $120,000.
Marden Connect Development
The Marden Connect development by Qattro involves the replacement of ageing medium density public housing stock with contemporary medium to high-density housing, comprising 170 dwellings, with 66 designated as affordable homes through the State Government's Affordable Homes Program. The project also incorporates Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles.
New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
1,735 residents of Walkerville (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,787. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 61.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% 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. 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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Walkerville is characterized by an educated labor force with a high concentration of professional services workers, a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 7.8% based on localized statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 1,735 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. However, labor force participation is lower at 61.2% compared to the 66.6% recorded across Greater Adelaide. According to Census records, a moderate 15.4% of the workforce operated from home, though these figures may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The neighborhood exhibits a high concentration of workers in healthcare & social assistance, with its share of employment reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the construction sector is less represented, accounting for 4.7% of jobs compared to the metropolitan average of 8.7%. Although there are local jobs within the neighborhood, census data comparing the working population to the total resident population suggests a large portion of residents travel outside the area for work. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from local statistical zones, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 7.8% and the total labor force expand by 7.8%, keeping the overall unemployment rate steady. Over the same period, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% rise in employment and a 4.0% increase in the labor force, accompanied by a decline of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Walkerville. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce structure indicates that employment for Walkerville residents could rise by 7.7% over five years and 15.6% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
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Median household income in Walkerville (SA) is $1,911 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $981 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,540 a year against an average of $112,945. The average runs 84% 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that Walkerville has a median taxpayer income of $61,540 and an average income of $112,945. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, comparing to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $67,799 for the median and $124,432 for the average. Census records show individual median weekly income is at the 77th percentile ($981 weekly), while household weekly income is at the 59th percentile.
Looking at income distributions, 27.3% of the population (representing 932 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with the broader regional figure of 31.8% in this bracket. The high proportion of top-bracket earners, with 31.7% earning above $3,000 weekly, points to substantial economic capacity in the area. After accounting for mortgage and rent payments, households retain 86.8% of their income, indicating high disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Walkerville (SA) had 1,151 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 50% detached houses and 20% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $373 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that the housing stock in Walkerville consists of 50.1% standalone houses and 49.9% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments. This contrasts with the broader Adelaide metropolitan area, where standalone houses make up 75.2% of dwellings and alternative structures account for 24.9%. Home ownership is highly prevalent in Walkerville at 41.1% of households, compared to metropolitan averages, while the remaining properties are either held with a mortgage (25.1%) or occupied by tenants (33.8%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged households is $2,167, which is notably higher than the metropolitan median of $1,562, while the median weekly rent stands at $373, compared to the regional median of $320.
On a national scale, Walkerville home loan repayments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Walkerville (SA) counted 1,151 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,371 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 59.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 26.0%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent households at 6.6%. The remaining 41.0% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 37.0% and group housing making up 3.7% of the total. The median size of a household is 2.2 residents, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.9% of adults in Walkerville (SA) hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 14.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,133 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,143 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 Walkerville display high rates of educational attainment, with 49.9% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational training is held by 21.2% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 10.9%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 28.8% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group includes 8.8% studying at the tertiary level, 8.6% attending primary school, and 7.0% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Walkerville (SA) reaches 15 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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Public transit infrastructure in Walkerville includes 15 active stops serviced by various bus connections. These stops accommodate 19 different transit lines, which provide 1,714 weekly passenger journeys. Transport convenience is rated highly, with the average home located 167 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel out of the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 83% and bus travel accounting for 10%. Households own an average of 1.1 vehicles, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 15.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic travel restrictions. Transit services average 244 daily journeys across all routes, which translates to approximately 114 weekly services per individual stop.
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68.1% of residents in Walkerville (SA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 indicators in Walkerville show positive outcomes based on assessments of death rates and the occurrence of long-term health conditions, with younger age groups showing a particularly low incidence of common medical issues. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 71% of the population (2,440 people) holding cover, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent long-term health concerns reported by residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.6% and 6.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Individuals aged 65 and older account for 28.2% of the local population (962 people), which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2% but lower than the average seen in similar demographically older areas nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Walkerville (SA) residents were born overseas and 22.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Walkerville features a higher level of cultural diversity than most comparable local property markets, with 22.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 32.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 45.7% of the population. The most notable deviation from metropolitan averages is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.6% of residents, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages reported in Walkerville are English at 27.4%, Australian at 17.9%, and Other at 8.8%. There are also distinct concentrations of specific European ancestries, with Polish heritage reported by 1.0% of the population (matching the 1.0% regional average), Italian ancestry at 5.9% (compared to 5.2% regionally), and Welsh heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Walkerville (SA) is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.5% 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 of Walkerville residents is 46 years, placing it well above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian national median of 38 years. The demographic breakdown shows a high concentration of residents aged 85 and older (6.2%), while the cohort aged 25 to 34 is relatively small (11.3%) compared to the metropolitan area. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 10.7% to 12.2%, and the 15 to 24 group has expanded from 10.8% to 12.2%, while the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.7% to 11.1%.
Long-term population forecasts for 2041 point to significant changes in the age structure, with the 85 and older cohort expected to experience the fastest growth at 76%, adding 160 residents to reach a total of 372. In contrast, the group aged 5 to 14 is projected to grow by a modest 8% (adding 29 children).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Walkerville (SA)
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,867 at the 2021 Census → 3,414 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 (SAL41514). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.