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Willaston has an estimated 3,788 residents, up from 3,458 at the 2021 Census — a change of 330 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 1,222 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address registries verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Willaston has an estimated population of approximately 3,788 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 330 residents (9.5%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,458 individuals. This change is calculated from a resident base of 3,667, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) plus an extra 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density of 1,221 residents per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 9.5% population rise in the suburb of Willaston since the 2021 census was higher than the state average (7.5%) and the Greater Adelaide region, establishing it as a growth leader locally. Population gains were mostly driven by relocations from other states, which accounted for roughly 41.0% of the total demographic growth during recent periods, even though all indicators including natural changes and arrivals from overseas remained positive. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 statistics, are applied with adjustments using a weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, a substantial population rise in the highest quartile of statistical regions evaluated by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb of Willaston projected to expand by 1,057 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 24.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
155 new dwellings have been approved in Willaston over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from regional data, Willaston has averaged approximately 31 building permits for new residences annually, totaling roughly 155 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 45 building approvals have been logged. Based on an average of 1.2 additional inhabitants per year per built home over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand in the local property sector appear well proportioned, supporting steady market conditions, while new builds carry a mean value of $386,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end tier with premium dwellings.
Additionally, $2.1 million in commercial building permits have been logged in the current financial year, which points to very limited commercial construction. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Willaston exhibits roughly two-thirds the volume of residential building permits per capita, though it sits in the 85th percentile of all regions evaluated nationwide. New construction is comprised of 96.0% standalone houses and 4.0% medium and high-density options, maintaining the suburban feel of the neighborhood with a focus on family properties designed for buyers wanting space. With approximately 110 individuals for every residential approval, Willaston displays the hallmarks of an expanding locality. Future projections indicate that Willaston will gain 936 inhabitants by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Home building is keeping a reasonable pace relative to the expected population rise, though prospective buyers might face stronger competition as the number of residents climbs.
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 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Willaston, worth an estimated $6.61 billion. 15 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions can greatly affect an area's trajectory. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable impact on the locality. Key initiatives in the wider region include Concordia Residential Development, Angle Vale to Munno Para West Water and Wastewater Network Upgrade, Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme, and Northern Adelaide Transport Study, with the subsequent list detailing the projects most likely to be relevant.
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Angle Vale Township Expansion
Expansion of the Angle Vale township adding approximately 700 hectares of new development near the Gawler River (north), Northern Expressway (east) and Curtis Road (south). The Playford Growth Area Structure Plan underpins the rezoning to accommodate future population and employment growth across the cities of Playford and Salisbury. As at March 2025, the SA Government has launched an Infrastructure Scheme investigation to resolve a funding impasse between private landowners, the City of Playford and the State Government over delivery of civil infrastructure (roads, kerbs, footpaths, street lighting and stormwater).Separately, SA Water is actively installing approximately 5 km of trunk water and sewer mains and two pump stations under a $59 million program, with sewer upgrades targeted for completion mid-2025 and water upgrades by mid-2026. The expansion will accommodate thousands of new residential allotments and includes mixed-use commercial and community facilities.
Everleigh Affordable Housing Development
51 affordable homes featuring mix of two and three-bedroom single-storey homes designed around a central reserve. Partnership between SA Housing Trust and Fairland Group.
Eye of the Vale
Boutique residential estate featuring 120 large allotments surrounding a central lake and reserve in Angle Vale, fully completed and titled.
Riverbanks Estate - Angle Vale
Riverbanks is a masterplanned community of approximately 300 house and land lots in the heritage township of Angle Vale, 31 km north of Adelaide CBD. The estate is developed across multiple stages (with Stage 6 now releasing) adjacent to the Gawler River, Riverbanks College B-12, and the Angle Vale town centre. Residents enjoy easy Northern Expressway access, proximity to Munno Para shopping, and a range of parks and sports facilities within the broader Playford City growth corridor.
Riverbanks College B-12
Riverbanks College B-12 is a new birth-to-Year-12 public school built to serve the growing Angle Vale community in Adelaide's north. Construction began in early 2020 and the school welcomed its first students in Term 1 2022, with an official opening held on 1 March 2023. Facilities include a 300-seat performing arts centre, food hospitality centre, contemporary library, STEM and design technology spaces including a virtual reality lab, an indoor gymnasium, and expansive outdoor sporting fields shared with the local community outside school hours.The college supports early learning and care, OSHC, preschool, primary and secondary education, and an inclusive education unit, with enrolment expected to grow to around 1675 students by 2026.
Vale Estate Angle Vale
Vale Estate Angle Vale is a new Fairland house and land estate in Adelaide's northern growth corridor, offering around 650 residential lots with generous allotments from about 450 sqm up to more than 1,000 sqm. Titles are being released in stages with completed titles now available and additional stages under construction, providing buyers with both titled land and turnkey house and land packages. The estate is positioned close to existing schools, shopping and other masterplanned communities in Angle Vale, supporting ongoing residential growth in the City of Playford.
The Entrance Estate Angle Vale
Boutique residential estate in Angle Vale featuring premium land releases with river views and heritage tree preservation. High-quality urban design with wide lots, landscaped streetscapes, and proximity to established amenities. Targeting families seeking premium lifestyle in northern Adelaide.
Angle Vale to Munno Para West Water and Wastewater Network Upgrade
SA Water is upgrading the water and wastewater network along Curtis Road, Heaslip Road and surrounding streets between Angle Vale and Munno Para West. Current works include wastewater mains along Curtis Road between Andrews Road and Heaslip Road, new water and wastewater mains along Heaslip Road, works across the Northern Expressway and associated pump station works. The project forms part of SA Water's metropolitan growth program supporting housing growth in Adelaide's northern suburbs, with construction traffic impacts continuing through mid-2027.
1,685 residents of Willaston are employed, from a labour force of 1,769. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 58.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,949, 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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Willaston has a balanced labor force that includes both professional and trade-based occupations, with high representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 4.8% based on compiled regional data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 1,685 local residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 1.0% higher than the 3.8% rate across Greater Adelaide, while workforce participation is notably lower (58.3% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). Based on responses from the Census, a small 6.1% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly high concentration in manufacturing, where employment is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.6% of the local workforce, compared to 7.3% in Greater Adelaide. The heavily residential nature of the locality means local job options appear limited, as shown by the ratio of local jobs to working residents in the Census. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, the 12-month period saw the workforce shrink by 0.8% and overall employment fall by 1.6%, which led to a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This stands in contrast to Greater Adelaide, where employment rose by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 can give extra context on future workforce needs in Willaston. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been compared against the local employment makeup to project future staffing patterns. While the nationwide workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different fields. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce structure indicates that local employment should rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Willaston is $1,254 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $713 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,069 a year against an average of $54,629. 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 most recent postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Willaston has a median taxpayer income of $47,069 and a mean income of $54,629. This is below the national average, contrasting with a median of $54,808 and a mean of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $51,856 (median) and $60,185 (mean) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Willaston within the 17th to 30th percentiles nationwide.
Income breakdown shows the largest group contains 31.2% of residents (1,181 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, matching regional patterns where 31.8% fall in this same tier. Households retain 85.0% of their earnings after servicing housing costs, though this ranks only in the 19th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Willaston had 1,472 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,213 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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 mix of residences in Willaston at the time of the last Census consisted of 86.1% separate houses and 13.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Additionally, the rate of home ownership in Willaston was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average at 34.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (41.1%) or occupied by tenants (24.5%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly below the metropolitan Adelaide average of $1,562 at $1,213, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to $320 across metropolitan Adelaide.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Willaston are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Willaston counted 1,472 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,612 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 64.3%, consisting of 21.4% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 16.2% single parents. The remaining 35.7% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 32.2% and group shared homes at 3.5%. The typical household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Willaston hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality displays low levels of academic attainment, with the rate of university degrees (13.2%) sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This presents an area for growth as well as a target for educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 9.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 41.8% of inhabitants aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (32.6%). A high proportion of residents are active students, with 26.6% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 11.0% in primary school, 7.6% in high school, and 3.5% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Willaston reaches 15 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 15 active public transport stops in Willaston, including a combination of rail and bus options. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which provide a total of 355 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 190 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential suburb, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the main choice at 96%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.4.
A small 6.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; which may reflect conditions during the pandemic). Transit services average 50 trips per day across all active routes, which is approximately 23 weekly runs per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.6% of residents in Willaston report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 highlight notable difficulties in Willaston, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates, with a high occurrence of common medical conditions visible in both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is very low at roughly 49% of the population (~1,842 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis were the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 11.0 and 10.8% of the population, respectively, while 58.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties with high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.9% of the population (943 people), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for older residents present some difficulties, with national standings generally matching the rest of the community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Willaston is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.4%) and Australian (28.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Willaston shows lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with 84.6% of the population born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 96.9% speaking only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 40.7% of the community. However, the most pronounced difference is in Judaism, which represents none of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common heritages in Willaston are English at 37.4% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian at 28.1%, which is also much higher than the regional average of 22.8%, and German at 7.8%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Hungarian is represented at 0.3% (matching the 0.3% regional rate), Welsh at 0.6% (matching the 0.6% regional rate), and Macedonian at 0.2% (compared to 0.1% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Willaston is 42. 22.3% 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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With a median age of 42, Willaston is slightly older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and is older than the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 12.6% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 7.1% to 8.1% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.6%. Demographic projections suggest the age structure of Willaston will shift notably by 2041.
Leading this change, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 72% (221 people), rising to 528 from 306. The trend towards an older demographic is clear, with individuals aged 65+ making up 51% of the projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to grow by a modest 10% (18 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Willaston
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 76 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,458 at the 2021 Census → 3,788 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 (SAL41600). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.