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West Beach (SA) has an estimated 5,503 residents, up from 5,175 at the 2021 Census — a change of 328 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 1,313 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 ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region combined with new address validations performed by AreaSearch after the Census, the population of the suburb of West Beach (SA) is estimated to be approximately 5,503 by May 2026. This represents an addition of 328 residents (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,175 residents. The figures are derived from a resident count of 5,487, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 41 verified new addresses added post-census. The current population translates to a density of 1,313 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations nationwide analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth of 6.3% in the suburb of West Beach (SA) trails the state average of 7.5% by 1.2 percentage points, showing solid local expansion. Net gains in the local population were driven mostly by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 82.0% of the overall increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are applied to each SA2 region. For SA2 territories where this data is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket published by the SA State Government in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are utilized, adjusted by weighting and aggregating growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Looking at future demographic changes, the suburb of West Beach (SA) is projected to experience growth slightly below the median rate of national statistical zones, with aggregated SA2 models indicating an increase of 520 individuals by 2041, representing a total expansion of 9.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
128 new dwellings have been approved in West Beach (SA) over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, broadly in line with 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for the local statistical zone, West Beach averages approximately 25 new home approvals annually. Over the past 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25128 dwellings were approved, with an additional 27 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Over the past 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, each new residence has averaged 2.1 new occupants, indicating steady demand that helps sustain local real estate values. The average expected construction cost for these new dwellings is $660,000, which suggests that builders are focusing on higher-end builds for the premium market.
Commercial building approvals for this financial year stand at $3.9 million, showing that commercial construction is not a primary focus. West Beach registers approximately 75% of the per-capita building activity observed in Greater Adelaide, placing it in the 65th percentile of all localities monitored nationwide. The recent building mix consists of 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% semi-detached, apartment, or other medium-to-high density options, reinforcing the local suburban character dominated by detached houses suitable for families wanting extra space. Reflecting a developing real estate market, West Beach has a ratio of about 218 people for each approved dwelling. Long-term forecasts suggest West Beach will gain 504 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building trends suggest that incoming housing additions will easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing options for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above the predicted levels.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Beach (SA), worth an estimated $259 million. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.3 billion. 7 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism 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, major works, and planning updates are primary drivers of real estate demand and local growth. In total, 3 development initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Key projects of interest include the Adelaide Airport Industrial Development, the Project Flight Adelaide Airport Terminal Expansion, the West Beach Surf Life Saving Club Rebuild, and Stage 2 of the Apex Park Redevelopment, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Airport Junction Industrial Precinct
Adelaide Airport has broken ground on the next phase of its Airport Junction freight and logistics precinct, releasing 27 hectares of developable land in its largest single release since 2002. The 250 million dollar project sits adjacent to the runway with direct airside road access, offering purpose-built facilities for freight partners including Menzies Aviation, Airway and dnata, building on existing tenancies such as FedEx and DHL. Works underway include precinct services and road infrastructure, development-ready lots, a new B-double rated bridge linking to the North-South Corridor via Richmond Road, and new purpose-built air freight facilities.When complete, the precinct will deliver approximately 220,000 square metres of development-ready land, with sites available from 1 to 10 hectares for freight, logistics, warehousing and light industrial businesses.
West Beach Surf Life Saving Club Rebuild
$8.5M redevelopment delivering a new two-storey clubhouse with first aid room (with ambulance access), patrol control room, gym, training and conference rooms, accessible change rooms, and expanded storage to house lifesaving equipment. Officially opened May 2024 after works that commenced in late 2022. Jointly funded by Federal and State Governments, City of Charles Sturt, Surf Life Saving SA and West Beach SLSC.
Apex Park Stage 2 Redevelopment
Stage 2 redevelopment of Apex Park, a project funded by a grant of $1,000,000, enhancing community recreation facilities.
21 Adelphi Terrace Carbon-Neutral Development
Proposed 9-storey, 55-apartment carbon-neutral development by Barrio Developments. Features an affordable housing component (15 apartments), premium upper-level residences, communal wellness space, and extensive sustainability features including a 7.5-star NatHERS rating and full electrification. Includes studio to 3-bedroom apartments.
Northshore Glenelg
Boutique apartment complex overlooking the Glenelg Marina. Features 40 architecturally designed apartments with spacious living, unique views of the bay, onsite health facilities including indoor pool, sauna, private gym, and communal rooftop terraces.
Calibre Glenelg
Boutique 11-level residential development featuring 18 apartments with ocean views through pine trees. Mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments located just 300m from Glenelg Beach. Designed with premium materials, floor-to-ceiling windows, and energy-efficient features including double glazing.
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
A $40 million redevelopment of Glenelg's main street divided into three zones: City, Transition, and Coast. The project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs new traffic lights at Moseley Street for pedestrian safety, reduces speed limits to 30 km/h, and introduces continuous accessible footpaths. Construction was accelerated in 2025 to align with the state tram line suspension, bringing the expected completion forward by 18 months.
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
3,190 residents of West Beach (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 3,221. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,377, about 80% 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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West Beach is characterized by a highly educated labor pool, strong representation in essential service fields, a jobless rate of only 1.0%, and a yearly jobs growth rate of 6.9% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, 3,190 local residents were employed. The local unemployment rate sits 2.9% below the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%, while the labor participation rate is relatively typical at 69.2% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show a moderate 14.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing 16.3% of the local workforce compared to 17.7% in Greater Adelaide. Given the difference between the census count of working residents and local job availability, this mostly residential suburb appears to provide limited employment within its own borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 6.9% and the labour force grew by 6.0%, which led to a 0.8 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from Greater Adelaide, where employment increased by 4.2%, the labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, published in May-25, provide additional context regarding potential future demand in West Beach. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to West Beach's employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. It should be noted that this represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Beach (SA) is $1,746 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $896 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,139 a year against an average of $70,158. 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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Taxpayer statistics for the 2023 financial year from the ATO show a median income of $54,139 and an average income of $70,158 in West Beach. This sits slightly above the national average, and compares to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $59,645 for the median and $77,293 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat in the 66th percentile at $896, while household weekly income was in the 49th percentile.
The largest group of taxpayers comprises 28.2% of the population, representing 1,551 residents who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider region where 31.8% fall into this range. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.2%, and the local SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Beach (SA) had 2,052 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 21% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in West Beach at the time of the latest Census consisted of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in West Beach were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 39.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.4% and rental properties accounting for 27.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was notably higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, whereas the median weekly rent was identical to the metropolitan average at $320.
On a national level, mortgage payments in West Beach exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rent is considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Beach (SA) counted 2,052 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,182 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 69.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 31.4%, couples without children at 29.4%, and single parents at 7.5%. The remaining 30.8% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 28.5% and group households at 2.2%. The average household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.1% of adults in West Beach (SA) hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 317 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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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The educational profile of the local population is distinctive, with university graduation rates at 33.1% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 31.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising 10.8% with advanced diplomas and 20.7% with certificates. Educational enrollment is high, with 25.8% of local residents participating in formal learning.
This student population includes 8.8% in primary school, 6.6% in high school, and 5.7% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Beach (SA) reaches 48 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 630 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 networks in West Beach include 48 active stops, serviced by a combination of buses. These stops accommodate 16 different routes, which provide a combined total of 631 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 133 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters and cycling accounting for 2%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. According to the 2021 Census, 14.3% of the workforce worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
Across all transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 90 trips per day, which equates to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.7% of residents in West Beach (SA) report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in West Beach are positive, with low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses observed across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high, covering roughly 55% of the local population, which equates to approximately 3,011 people. The most common chronic ailments among local residents are arthritis and asthma, which affect 8.6% and 6.5% of the population respectively, while 69.7% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health outcomes.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and over stands at 21.7%, representing 1,194 people, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy positive health outcomes, with their national health rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Beach (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 76.3% of residents, with 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.5%) 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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West Beach exhibits higher cultural diversity than average, with 23.7% of the population born outside Australia and 15.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.4% of local residents. The most distinct variation from regional averages is in the category of other religions, which accounts for 1.1% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the most common heritages in West Beach are English at 28.5%, Australian at 23.9%, and other origins at 7.3%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of specific communities, with Polish ancestry overrepresented at 1.1% of the population compared to 1.0% regionally, Russian at 0.6% compared to 0.3%, and Greek at 4.2% compared to 2.0% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Beach (SA) is 44, older than 80% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.4% 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 in West Beach is 44 years, which is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the local population has a higher concentration of people aged 55 to 64 at 13.1%, and a lower concentration of people aged 25 to 34 at 11.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 12.3% to 13.6% of the population, and the 25 to 34 bracket rose from 10.7% to 11.9%, while the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 14.0% to 12.9%.
Projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the cohort aged 85 and over expected to grow by 55%, adding 105 individuals to increase from 192 to 298, while the group aged 0 to 4 is expected to grow by 4%, adding 8 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Beach (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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 3 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 Jul 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 — 41 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,175 at the 2021 Census → 5,503 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 (SAL41564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.