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Wright has an estimated 4,757 residents, up from 3,808 at the 2021 Census — a change of 949 people, or 24.9%. Growth has averaged 5.6% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 253 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 44.0% of that increase. That puts 3,746 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Wright's population is estimated at around 4,757 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 949 people (24.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,808 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,757, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 253 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,745 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Wright's 24.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (8.3%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 44.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. Geoscience Australia and ABS projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to every SA2 area. ACT Government projections for SA2 areas with a 2022 base year are utilized for age groups after 2032 and for any districts lacking this coverage. Looking ahead at future demographics, the suburb of Wright is projected to expand at a pace in the lower quartile of statistical areas nationally, adding 252 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 5.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
276 new dwellings have been approved in Wright over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 the AreaSearch review of building approvals from regional data, the suburb of Wright has averaged roughly 55 newly approved homes annually, totaling approximately 276 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, one approval has been logged. With an average of 4.1 extra occupants per year for each constructed home during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local supply is falling behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and leads to upward pressure on prices, with new homes averaging a construction value of $292,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $25,000 were logged this financial year, showing minor commercial construction progress. In comparison to the wider Australian Capital Territory, building activity in Wright is significantly lower, tracking 80.0% below the per capita regional norm. This constrained addition of new dwellings typically bolsters demand and supports valuations for pre-existing homes. This volume of building is notably higher than the nationwide standard, suggesting strong developer focus on the area. Recent building completions consist of 70.0% detached houses and 30.0% apartments or townhouses, indicating a widening range of medium-density choices that provide diverse price points from traditional family homes to more affordable, smaller options. Notably, builders are focusing on detached dwellings more than the historical composition indicates, which stood at 40.0% during the Census, showing a persistent demand for family residences despite density trends. There are approximately 261 residents for each approved dwelling, pointing to capacity for expansion. Long-term projections indicate that Wright will add 252 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given the ongoing level of building, the supply of homes is expected to satisfy demand, resulting in positive options for buyers while potentially facilitating expansion that outpaces current predictions.
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 24 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wright, worth an estimated $1.32 billion. 7 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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 and planning changes significantly impact area dynamics. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to affect the suburb. Principal projects include the Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Molonglo Town Centre, Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension, and Denman Apartments, with details on the most relevant schemes provided in the following list.
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Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension
A jointly funded ACT and Australian Government infrastructure project delivering a 200-metre weathering steel bridge over the Molonglo River and approximately 1.7 kilometres of new arterial road as the final section of John Gorton Drive. When complete, the bridge will be the longest weathering steel bridge in Australia and the tallest road bridge in Canberra. The project improves all-weather connectivity for Molonglo Valley suburbs including Denman Prospect and Whitlam, replacing the flood-prone Coppins Crossing alignment.Scope includes two new signalised intersections, two queue-jump bus lanes, bus stops, provision for future light rail, off-road shared paths, a pedestrian underpass adjacent to the future Molonglo Town Centre, a services corridor for electricity across the river, and native fauna habitat including platypus nesting sites. Construction began January 2024; all 12 steel girders have been lifted into place and deck construction is underway. Completion is expected in late 2026.
Molonglo Town Centre
Canberra's sixth town centre, formally reclassified under National Capital Plan Amendment 99 (September 2024). The Suburban Land Agency is master-planning a 97-hectare precinct along the Molonglo River to serve as the primary commercial and community hub for the Molonglo Valley district, expected to house around 70,000 residents by 2050. The centre will include a main shopping precinct, homemakers and service trades precinct, district library and community centre, indoor sport and recreation facility, high school and college, transport interchange, town park, and approximately 10,000 dwellings within the town centre itself.Delivery is planned in four stages over 8-10 years, with retail core construction commencing in 2026.
Denman Apartments
A new housing development by PROJEX Building, consisting of 24 two-bedroom apartments. The project focuses on high energy efficiency, targeting a minimum 7-star rating, and includes adaptable and livable gold-standard units. It features lifts, undercover parking, and centralized communal spaces.
Cooleman Court Shopping Precinct Upgrades
Upgrades to the shopping precinct at Cooleman Court to revitalize and improve access.
Woolworths Weston Creek Supermarket Expansion and Refurbishment
Expansion of the supermarket and full refurbishment to Woolworth's latest standard. Supermarket to remain open during refurbishment.
S73 Denman Prospect
A proposed multi-unit housing development at Block 1 Section 73 Denman Prospect, currently under development application. The proposal includes two residential buildings with 121 units, 48 of which are designated as affordable housing. Amenities planned for the site include basement car parking, electric vehicle charging, a community garden, and solar power.
Fetherston Weston
Village Building Company plans a medium-density development of 337 homes on former AFP site with sustainable features like solar panels and EV charging stations. Construction of 26 new buildings comprising 11 three-storey apartment buildings, 5 walk-up apartment buildings and 15 two-storey townhouses to accommodate a total of 337 new dwellings, with new basement car parking. Amendment for changes to the roof on building L, M, N, O, P and Z, and changes to building levels for buildings N and Z.
Waramanga Oval and Stirling Playing Fields Upgrades
Lighting upgrades at Waramanga Oval and upgraded field lights at Stirling Playing fields to allow for night matches.
2,958 residents of Wright are employed, from a labour force of 3,038. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 78.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,319, about 70% 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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Wright features a highly qualified labor force, with professional service workers strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and steady employment conditions over the previous year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 2,958 working residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.4% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 78.8% compared to the state figure of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 12.0% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. The suburb exhibits a high concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share tracking at 1.5 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, construction represents a modest segment, accounting for 4.6% of employment compared to 6.8% across the region. This primarily residential suburb seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of census workers to the total resident population. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the year ending March 2026 saw employment grow by 0.3% and the labor force expand by 1.3%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3%, the labor force grow by 1.1%, and unemployment climb by 0.7 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential labor demand in Wright. These projections, spanning five and ten years, are applied to the local workforce structure to model future expansion. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to Wright's job profile suggests local employment will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for comparison that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
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Median household income in Wright is $2,559 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,446 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $81,845 a year against an average of $97,367. 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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Based on AreaSearch compilations of postcode-level tax data from the ATO for the financial year 2023, Wright taxpayers recorded a median income of $81,845 alongside an average income of $97,367. This places the area in the highest national bracket, compared to regional medians and averages of $72,206 and $85,981 in the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $90,390 for median and $107,532 for average earnings. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked, placing in the 91st to 97th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly earnings profile is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 39.7% of residents, or 1,888 people, mirroring metropolitan trends where 34.3% of the population falls into this category. The high proportion of top earners, with 42.2% receiving over $3,000 weekly, points to robust financial strength in the suburb. High housing expenses take up 16.2% of income, yet strong local earnings ensure disposable income remains in the 90th percentile, while the SEIFA income ranking places the suburb in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wright had 1,481 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 40% detached houses and 50% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $461 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Wright consisted of 39.6% separate houses and 60.4% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings in the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Wright lagged behind the broader territory at 8.7%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (59.3%) or rented (32.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Australian Capital Territory average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent was $461, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Wright exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wright counted 1,481 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,850 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of households at 67.0%, consisting of 32.5% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 7.9% single-parent homes. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.0%, with single-person households at 26.9% and group households making up 6.0% of the total. The median size of households is 2.5 people, which matches the average across the Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.6% of adults in Wright hold a university qualification, including 34.4% with a bachelor degree and 19.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 11.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Education metrics in Wright are significantly higher than national and regional levels, with 58.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational education accounts for 21.1% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.6%. Student representation is high, with 33.2% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This includes 10.5% enrolled in primary schools, 9.6% in tertiary studies, and 5.3% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wright reaches 8 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 public transit options indicates there are 8 transit stops in the suburb of Wright, utilizing a range of buses. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes, which support a total of 1,805 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 240 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of transport at 90%, and 7% of commuters traveling by bus. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per home.
A relatively low 12.0% of workers work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency averages 257 journeys daily across the transport network, which translates to roughly 225 weekly journeys at each transit stop.
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76.9% of residents in Wright report no long-term health condition. 2.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Wright shows strong health characteristics, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illness, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low incidence of common health issues. The rate of private health insurance is high at approximately 66% of the population, representing 3,122 people, compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.0 and 7.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.9% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under 65 exhibit better than average health. The suburb has 4.7% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 223 people, which is below the territory average of 14.3%. Seniors in the area show exceptionally strong health profiles, ranking higher than the general population relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.5% of Wright residents were born overseas and 38.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.7%) and English (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wright exhibits notable cultural diversity, with 39.5% of the population born outside Australia and 38.6% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 33.5% of residents. The suburb has a notable concentration of residents identifying with Hinduism at 12.0%, which is significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. In terms of family backgrounds, the primary ancestries in Wright are Australian at 20.7%, Other at 18.5%, which sits above the regional average of 12.2%, and English at 17.7%, which sits below the regional average of 23.3%.
There are also distinct differences in other groups, with Hungarian ancestry recorded at 0.5% in Wright compared to 0.3% regionally, Indian ancestry at 8.5% compared to 3.3%, and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.8% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wright is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 33.9% 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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At 33 years, the median age in the suburb of Wright is slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and noticeably below the national median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Wright has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (22.3%) but a smaller share of people aged 65 - 74 (2.9%). The percentage of 35 - 44 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.3%. Since 2021, the median age has shifted from 32 to 33 years. Other changes include the 45 to 54 cohort increasing from 10.1% to 12.8% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group rising from 6.2% to 7.4%, while the 25 to 34 group decreased from 26.6% to 21.8%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 indicate notable developments for the suburb of Wright, with the 45 to 54 age bracket projected to grow by 162 people (27%) from 608 to 771, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wright
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 — 253 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,808 at the 2021 Census → 4,757 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 (SAL80135). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.