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Wanniassa has an estimated 7,741 residents, down from 7,885 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 1.8%. That puts 1,434 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 assessments of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Wanniassa has a projected residency of 7,741 individuals in May 2026. This represents a drop of 144 people (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 7,885 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 7,731, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the newest ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 coupled with 42 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,433 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds typical figures across locations evaluated throughout the country by AreaSearch.
Gains in local residency were chiefly supported by arrivals from abroad, which represented roughly 53.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch. Where these projections are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, growth rates by age group from ACT Government SA2 models (with a 2022 baseline) are applied instead. Looking at ongoing demographic trends, the methodology forecasts a downward trajectory in overall numbers, anticipating a reduction of 442 persons by 2041. Even so, certain age brackets are set to grow, particularly the cohort aged 75 to 84, which is expected to rise by 143 people. Refer to the age section to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in Wanniassa over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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Based on AreaSearch research into building approvals published by the ABS and distributed from regional statistics, the suburb of Wanniassa averages about 12 approved residential properties annually, totalling 61 approved dwellings over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) with 6 recorded in FY-26 so far. Because local population numbers have fallen, the volume of housing remains sufficient to meet local demand, generating a balanced marketplace offering solid opportunities for purchasers, with new structures showing a mean building cost of $305,000. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $4.4 million during the current financial year, which highlights the suburb's residential focus.
Wanniassa registers approximately 67% of the per capita construction volume seen across Australian Capital Territory, placing it in the 29th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, leading to a restricted supply of new homes for buyers and driving interest toward established dwellings. This rate is also below national benchmarks, pointing to a mature residential market and potential zoning or space limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% multi-unit or semi-detached options. This emphasis on denser housing layouts provides lower-cost entry points suitable for downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time purchasers. It represents a marked departure from the traditional local distribution of 90.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land while responding to changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. Having roughly 594 people per single approved dwelling, Wanniassa displays the characteristics of a highly established residential market. Given that population levels are projected to remain steady or fall, Wanniassa is likely to experience less pressure on its housing inventory, which could open up favorable options for prospective buyers.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wanniassa, worth an estimated $233 million. A further 17 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.4 billion. 2 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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, planning choices, and major upgrades have a strong influence on regional performance. A total of 9 key projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Chief among these are the Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation, the Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa, and the Kambah Group Centre Expansion, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation
ACT Government modernisation project at Wanniassa Hills Primary School delivering a preschool upgrade and replacement of existing gas boilers with fully electric heat pumps to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and learning environments. The works build on the school's earlier major modernisation program including new learning communities, administration refurbishment, hall improvements and expanded parking. Electrical supply upgrade works were tendered in 2025 to support the new HVAC system.
Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1
A long-term revitalisation of the Erindale Group Centre focused on transforming public spaces, improving pedestrian and active travel links, and upgrading community infrastructure. The 2025-26 ACT Budget specifically funded the Erindale shops upgrade, with concept designs for public space improvements, including new lighting, paving, and furniture, expected for community feedback in 2026. The broader master plan facilitates future mixed-use development and roughly 800 new dwellings to support Tuggeranong growth.
The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa
Proposed medium-density residential estate of approximately 120-150 townhouses and apartments on former open space land between Wanniassa Hills and the Erindale Centre, part of the broader Indicative Land Release Program.
Kambah Group Centre Expansion
A $20 million private redevelopment led by Exempla Group to revitalize the Kambah Village precinct. The project involves doubling the existing Woolworths supermarket footprint to approximately 3,475 square metres to create a full-line store. The expansion includes a new BWS, additional specialty retail units ranging from 50 to 300 square metres, new food outlets, and medical services. The design features a new covered northern entry and integrated landscaping designed to complement ACT Government public realm upgrades.Current planning focus includes lease variations to accommodate indoor recreation and personal services.
Wanniassa Playing Fields Irrigation & Lighting Upgrade
Installation of automated irrigation system and sports field lighting at Wanniassa District Playing Fields to support increased usage, night use, and drought resilience.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
Empire Global Mixed-Use Development
Major mixed-use development comprising 299 residential apartments, 6 serviced apartments, and 1 commercial unit across two buildings up to 8 storeys. Includes three basement parking levels with 371 car spaces. The project was initially refused due to solar access concerns, but the developer plans to resubmit with amendments addressing planning authority concerns.
Athllon Drive Duplication
The Athllon Drive Duplication upgrades a key arterial road linking Woden to Tuggeranong in the ACT. The primary southern section duplicates 2.4 km between Sulwood Drive and Drakeford Drive in Kambah and Wanniassa, with a smaller 600 m northern section between Hindmarsh Drive and Melrose Drive. Works include lane duplication, new traffic signals at multiple intersections, upgraded bus stops, active travel paths for cyclists and pedestrians, water quality improvements for Lake Tuggeranong, and a new underpass under Sulwood Drive.Jointly funded by the ACT and Australian governments at $98.55 million, the Development Application for the southern section was approved in early 2026 following completion of enabling works. A tender for main construction is expected to be issued in 2026, with the northern section design ongoing and its timeline less certain due to future light rail corridor planning.
3,978 residents of Wanniassa are employed, from a labour force of 4,222. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 66.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,681, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Aggregation of statistical area records by AreaSearch reveals that the workforce in the suburb of Wanniassa is highly qualified, with a strong presence of essential service personnel, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and steady job numbers over the past twelve months. In March 2026, there were 3,978 employed local residents, with an unemployment rate sitting 1.7% higher than the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%, and a participation rate that is slightly lower than the benchmark (66.5% versus 70.8% across Australian Capital Territory). Census records indicate that a modest 11.7% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions during the pandemic.
The top employment categories for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up only 8.7% of the labor force in Wanniassa compared to 11.1% throughout Australian Capital Territory. This highly residential locality appears to provide a low volume of local jobs, as indicated by comparing the count of Census workers against local resident workers. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader area indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 1.0% while total employment fell by 0.4%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from the broader Australian Capital Territory, which saw employment rise by 0.3%, the labor force expand by 1.1%, and unemployment tick up by 0.7 percentage points. National projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help shed light on potential employment trends in the suburb of Wanniassa. These estimates, looking ahead five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely depending on the industry. Applying these trends to the local job mix indicates that employment in Wanniassa could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming a weighted projection based on industry composition rather than local demographic growth models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wanniassa is $2,295 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,127 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,641 a year against an average of $75,587. 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 newest postcode data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Wanniassa have a median income of $65,641 and an average income of $75,587. These figures sit comfortably above national benchmarks, compared to a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 for Australian Capital Territory. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $72,494 for the median and $83,478 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places family, household, and individual earnings in Wanniassa in the top tiers nationally, landing between the 83rd and 87th percentiles.
Looking at the distributions, the weekly earnings bracket between $1,500 - 2,999 contains 33.3% of local earners (representing 2,577 individuals), which aligns with the broader regional profile where 34.3% of workers fall into this range. High relative wealth is evident, with 35.5% of the population earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end commercial activities. After housing expenses, households retain 87.4% of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, while the area's SEIFA socio-economic ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wanniassa had 2,897 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the composition of residential properties in the suburb of Wanniassa consisted of 89.7% detached houses and 10.3% other home types such as duplexes, townhouses, or apartments, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership in Wanniassa was much higher than the territory average, sitting at 36.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (42.2%) or occupied by tenants (21.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the ACT standard at $2,100, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $400, compared to $2,080 and $450 in Australian Capital Territory respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Wanniassa are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs similarly exceed the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wanniassa counted 2,897 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of homes in the suburb of Wanniassa at 75.3% of households, consisting of couples with children at 34.3%, couples without children at 28.8%, and single parents at 11.2%. The remaining 24.7% consists of non-family households, which includes single-person households at 22.5% and shared group homes at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.6 people is slightly larger than the ACT average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.3% of adults in Wanniassa hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,140 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,058 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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Higher education rates in the suburb of Wanniassa sit below regional standards, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 46.8% in the wider SA4 region. This difference points to opportunities for local skills development and academic advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational education is also popular, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.5%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 29.0% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 10.4% of the population attending primary school, 7.9% in high school, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wanniassa reaches 83 stops on 100 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 evaluation of local public transport shows 83 active passenger stops operating in the suburb of Wanniassa, consisting of bus services. These stops support 100 distinct transit routes, which deliver 6,190 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 175 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 88% and buses accounting for 8%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A relatively low 11.7% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Bus services run an average of 884 times per day across the network, which translates to roughly 74 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.7% of residents in Wanniassa report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends for residents of the suburb of Wanniassa, with mortality profiles and health diagnoses sitting close to national averages. Common medical conditions are reported at typical levels for both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of people with private health insurance is high, representing approximately 57% of the population (~4,416 people). This compares to 62.4% across the broader Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 9.2% and 9.0% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 65.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age individuals show a higher-than-average rate of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the population (1,602 people), which is higher than the ACT-wide figure of 14.3%. Seniors in the area enjoy positive health outcomes, with ratings aligning closely with the national population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wanniassa is largely Australian-born, at 77.0% of residents, with 17.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.8%) and English (24.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Wanniassa shows a high degree of cultural diversity, with 23.0% of the population born outside Australia and 17.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 47.1% of the local population. However, the most notable difference is in Hinduism, which represents 2.6% of residents compared to 4.8% across Australian Capital Territory. When looking at family background, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Wanniassa are Australian at 25.8%, English at 24.7%, and Other at 9.6%. Additionally, there are minor variations in other backgrounds, with Hungarian heritage representing 0.4% of Wanniassa (versus 0.3% in the wider region), Spanish at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wanniassa is 39. 22.6% 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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Having a median age of 39, the suburb of Wanniassa has a demographic profile that is older than the ACT average of 35 and comparable to the national median of 38 years. The cohort aged 65 - 74 makes up 11.8% of the population, which is a strong representation compared to Australian Capital Territory, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 11.7%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.5% to 7.3%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 12.6%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show notable changes in the age distribution. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 18% (102 people), increasing from 565 to 668. This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65+ accounting for 90% of all projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wanniassa
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,885 at the 2021 Census → 7,741 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 (SAL80129). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.