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Watson has an estimated 7,557 residents, up from 6,727 at the 2021 Census — a change of 830 people, or 12.3%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 245 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 2,059 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS demographic releases with address validation post-Census, the suburb of Watson has an estimated count of approximately 7,557 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 830 people (12.3%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,727 people. The estimate builds upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 7,377 calculated from the June 2025 ABS release, alongside 245 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 2,059 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the Australian Capital Territory baseline (8.5%) and the wider SA4 region, Watson's 12.3% post-2021 Census expansion establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. Net gains were predominantly underpinned by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the overall increase, with natural increase and interstate movements also recording positive contributions. Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases founded on a 2022 baseline for SA2 divisions, supplemented by ACT Government SA2 age-bracket growth trajectories (2022 base) for post-2032 horizons and uncovered zones. Looking forward, the suburb of Watson is projected to experience substantial long-term expansion ranking within the upper quartile nationwide, adding 2,226 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures, which translates to a 27.1% cumulative increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
441 new dwellings have been approved in Watson over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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ABS building approval figures compiled across statistical boundaries by AreaSearch show that Watson averages approximately 88 approved residential dwellings each year, totaling roughly 441 residential building approvals over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 10 recorded during FY-25 to date. With an influx of 3.2 incoming residents annually per constructed home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume trails demographic demand significantly, creating heightened competition among purchasers and upward pressure on prices, alongside an average construction value of $397,000 per new dwelling.
Concurrently, non-residential building approvals stand at $1.4 million for the ongoing financial year, reflecting subdued commercial development. Per capita residential building approvals in Watson track at roughly two-thirds of the Australian Capital Territory rate, positioning the suburb at the 76th percentile across national assessments. Current approvals comprise 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density built forms creates more attainable price points catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern represents a notable transition away from established stock (currently 58.0% houses), driven by constrained broadacre land supply, shifting lifestyle choices, and affordability considerations. Approval volumes correspond to roughly 145 people per dwelling approval, underscoring ongoing market expansion. Long-term demographic forecasts project that Watson will add 2,046 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. Given prevailing building trends, incoming residential stock appears positioned to satisfy dwelling requirements, fostering favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating demographic growth above baseline forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Watson, worth an estimated $959 million. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.5 billion. 24 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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 economic momentum and development outcomes are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure delivery, planning frameworks, and major works. AreaSearch has monitored 12 key projects with significant local influence, prominently including The Establishment Watson, Watson Place Precinct Redevelopment (Watson On Aspinall), Watson Shops Redevelopment, and Watson on Aspinall (Section 76 North Watson).
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Watson Shops Redevelopment
A revitalization of the Watson local centre focused on new retail spaces, cafes, and approximately 45 apartments. The project includes significant public realm improvements, pedestrian links around Windeyer Street and Watson Place, and upgrades to parking and accessibility. Designed to refresh the centre as a community hub, the development aligns with the ACT Government's 2021 Place Plan and Development Concept for Watson.
Watson on Aspinall (Section 76 North Watson)
A 3.7-hectare medium density residential development in north Watson, marketed as Watson on Aspinall, with planning approval for 200 dwellings including townhouses, apartments and standalone houses (RZ4 zoning, 2-4 storeys). Block C is being sold by the Suburban Land Agency by auction (August 2025), with subdivision civil works expected to commence in the second half of 2025. An adjacent Block B will accommodate approximately 30 demonstration co-housing dwellings delivered by Cohousing Canberra. The precinct includes a 1-hectare Maliyan neighbourhood park, nearly 2 hectares of landscape protection areas, protected habitat for the Superb Parrot, 30% tree canopy coverage, and new pedestrian and cycling connections.Development is guided by the Place Plan and Development Concept shaped through community consultation from 2021 to 2024.
Watson Place Precinct Redevelopment (Watson On Aspinall)
The Watson Place Precinct Redevelopment, also known as Watson On Aspinall, is an ACT Government-led urban renewal initiative transforming Section 76 in North Watson. The project involves the creation of a medium-density residential precinct with approximately 200 new dwellings, including demonstration housing models and co-housing. It features integrated public spaces, the newly completed Maliyan Park, and the protection of heritage-listed trees and local wildlife corridors.
Majura Primary School Modernisation (Watson)
The ACT Government is modernising Majura Primary School to deliver new school facilities and upgrades that enhance learning and play environments. Following community consultation in 2025, the project features improved flexible learning spaces, a new larger library, bathroom improvements, and targeted accessibility and security upgrades. Works are being planned in stages to ensure learning continues onsite during the modernisation process.
The Establishment Watson
A boutique mixed-use development by JWLand featuring 94 luxury apartments and ground-floor retail and cafe space located directly opposite the Watson Shops. The project is designed to integrate with the local precinct and provide modern residential amenities in Canberra's inner north, with completion scheduled for 2026.
Watson Community Centre Expansion
Proposed expansion of the Watson Community Centre to include additional meeting rooms, childcare facilities, seniors activity spaces, and a commercial kitchen. The project aims to enhance community services and provide more opportunities for local groups and activities in the growing Watson suburb of north Canberra. No public development application or ACT Government budget announcement has been identified as of April 2026; the project remains at an early proposal stage.
Watson Gasworks Arts Precinct
Proposed transformation of a former gasworks site in Watson into a creative arts precinct featuring artist studios, galleries, performance spaces, and community facilities. Plans include preservation of the heritage-listed gasometer as a focal point, adaptive reuse of industrial buildings, and new construction to create a vibrant cultural hub in the inner north of Canberra. Note: No current planning documentation or government announcements have been identified for this project as of 2026. The Watson Arts Centre at 1 Aspinall Street, managed by the Canberra Potters Society, is the existing arts facility in this precinct.
Yowani Grounds Estate Development (Newlyne Precinct)
The redevelopment of the Yowani Country Club into the Newlyne precinct, a significant mixed-use community in Canberra's inner north. The project includes multiple residential stages such as 'Yowani Grounds' (169 dwellings across towers and townhouses), 'Sense of Yowani' (retirement living), and the 'Mattone' and 'Moire' apartment complexes. It features a new $20 million golf clubhouse, extensive parklands, and wellness facilities, with a focus on high-density living connected to the light rail network.
4,417 residents of Watson are employed, from a labour force of 4,547. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 75.3%. 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 5,867, about 78% 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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Watson features an exceptionally qualified labor force characterized by significant professional representation, a low jobless rate of 2.9%, and an estimated 1.6% yearly employment rise according to AreaSearch statistical area datasets. By March 2026, employed residents reached 4,417, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.2% below the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation stood at 75.3% versus 70.6% across the Australian Capital Territory. Additionally, Census records indicated that 14.7% of workers conducted their duties from home, mindful of the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Resident employment centers primarily around public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training.
The suburb exhibits pronounced concentration in education & training, holding an industry employment share 1.3 times the regional standard. In contrast, construction constitutes a lower proportion at 4.4%, compared to the wider regional share of 6.8%. The suburb is largely dormitory-residential in character, generating comparatively few jobs within its own boundaries relative to the size of its resident workforce. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, Watson recorded a 1.6% rise in employment alongside a 1.3% workforce expansion, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3%, the labor force increase by 1.1%, and unemployment climb by 0.7 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts published in Mar-26 project employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. When these industry-level trajectories are applied across Watson's workforce composition, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing an illustrative proportional weighting independent of local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Watson is $2,414 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,354 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,160 a year against an average of $94,148. 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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ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the suburb of Watson among the highest tiers nationally. Median taxpayer income reached $76,160 and average taxpayer earnings stood at $94,148, outperforming the Australian Capital Territory benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $84,111 (median) and $103,977 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 88th and 96th percentiles nationally. Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 34.9% of local earners (2,637 individuals), aligning with the broader region at 34.3%.
A substantial 39.3% earn over $3,000 per week, reflecting significant affluence that supports high-end retail and local services. Housing costs absorb 14.7% of income, while strong personal earnings position residents in the 88th percentile for disposable income and the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Watson had 2,658 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 12% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $437 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,067 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, Watson's housing portfolio comprised 58.1% houses alongside 41.9% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and other categories), compared with 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Full home ownership stood lower than the broader territory at 22.9%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (43.4%) or occupied by tenants (33.6%). Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,067 against the Australian Capital Territory figure of $2,080, while median weekly rent was $437 compared to $450 across the Australian Capital Territory. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Watson counted 2,658 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,986 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement at 66.2% of households, consisting of couples with children (29.6%), couples without children (25.1%), and single parent families (10.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.8%, split between lone person households at 27.5% and group households at 6.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the Australian Capital Territory metric of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.4% of adults in Watson hold a university qualification, including 30.2% with a bachelor degree and 22.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,099 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 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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Tertiary qualification levels in Watson substantially outpace broader benchmarks, with 59.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% throughout the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent 30.2% of residents aged 15+, postgraduate qualifications comprise 22.5%, and graduate diplomas account for 6.7%. Vocational credentials make up 18.3% of attainment among those aged 15+, divided between certificates (10.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 33.6% of residents attending an educational institution. This incorporates 10.5% enrolled in primary education, 9.8% undertaking tertiary education, and 6.7% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Watson reaches 36 stops on 147 routes, timetabled for about 11,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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 transport connectivity in Watson encompasses 36 active bus stops serviced by 147 routes, generating 11,003 passenger trips each week. Access across the network is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 206 meters from their closest stop. Commuting is largely outbound given the residential setting, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary method at 75%, followed by 8% by bus and 7% cycling. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional benchmark, while 14.7% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census during pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, trip volume averages 1,571 daily services, representing approximately 305 weekly services at each individual stop.
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71.1% of residents in Watson report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 for the local community present positive trends, with AreaSearch evaluations of condition prevalence and mortality rates matching or exceeding national norms across all demographics. Private hospital and health insurance participation is especially pronounced, covering roughly 64% of the population (4,865 people), outpacing both the Australian Capital Territory rate of 62.4% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, recorded among 9.0% and 10.8% of residents respectively, whereas 71.1% of the population reported no long-term health conditions compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
General health across working-age cohorts remains standard. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 10.5% of the community (793 people), tracking beneath the Australian Capital Territory proportion of 14.2%, with older residents displaying above-average health metrics aligned with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.0% of Watson residents were born overseas and 20.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.4%) and Australian (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Watson demonstrates a high level of multicultural diversity relative to national benchmarks, with 27.0% of residents born abroad and 20.4% communicating in a language other than English in their homes. Christianity forms the most widely reported religious affiliation at 30.2% of the local population. Notably, Judaism registers a higher local concentration at 0.5% compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 0.2%. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading ancestries reported are English at 24.4%, Australian at 23.9%, and Other at 11.8%. Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate distinct local representation, including Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Croatian at 0.8% (versus 0.9%), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Watson is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 28.9% 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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Watson maintains a younger demographic profile relative to broader territory figures. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 indicate that 37.5% of residents belong to the 25 - 44 age cohort compared to 32.8% across the Australian Capital Territory, while the 65+ bracket comprises 10.5% locally versus 14.2% territory-wide. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 34, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 recorded at that Census. The 0 - 24 youth cohort has adjusted from 31.2% at the Census to an estimated 29.7%.
By 2041, the 45 - 64 age bracket is projected to see the largest absolute gain, increasing by 661 residents (39%) to reach 2,354, while the 65+ cohort is anticipated to expand at the fastest proportional rate, rising 43% to 1,137 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Watson
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 11 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 245 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,727 at the 2021 Census → 7,557 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 Aug 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 (SAL80131). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.