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Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has an estimated 9,161 residents, up from 9,033 at the 2021 Census — a change of 128 people, or 1.4%. That puts 935 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 data compiled by AreaSearch, the population of Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart stands at approximately 9,161 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 128 residents (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census record of 9,033 individuals. This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,146 combined with 67 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 934 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across regions analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion rate of 1.4% trails the broader SA3 region (1.8%) by 0.4 percentage points, indicating competitive underlying growth dynamics.
The primary contributor to recent population increases was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 59.9% of the total growth. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year, are implemented for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, or when forecasting age distributions beyond 2032, population projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA level to the SA2 level. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the region is projected to experience population growth slightly below the national median. Over the 16 years leading to 2041, the population is forecasted to grow by 498 individuals from the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 5.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
127 new dwellings have been approved in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has averaged approximately 25 residential building approvals per year, resulting in a total of 127 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 21 approvals have been documented. With an average of only 0.5 additional residents per new dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local housing supply is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing potential for population growth to exceed current projections. The average construction cost of these new properties is $314,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.3 million during the current financial year, highlighting a focus that remains mostly residential. Building activity per capita in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is similar to that of Greater Hobart, sustaining a balanced market in line with nearby regions, although construction projects have slowed down recently. The level of activity is below the national average, reflecting that the suburb is fully established and possibly subject to planning constraints. Detached houses comprised 94.0% of recent construction, while townhouses and apartments made up the remaining 6.0%, reinforcing the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and its focus on spacious family dwellings. The low-intensity development landscape is reflected in the ratio of 484 local residents for every dwelling approval. Future demographic projections estimate that Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart will add 483 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly figures compiled by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the volume of new housing should comfortably satisfy demand, generating advantageous conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current projections.
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 68 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, worth an estimated $7.69 billion. 22 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major developments can significantly affect a suburb's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are likely to influence the region. Notable projects include the Hobart City High School redevelopment, TasWater Infrastructure Upgrades, the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), and the Queens Walk Housing Expansion, with details provided on the most relevant schemes below.
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TasWater Moonah Infrastructure Upgrades
TasWater is undertaking essential water and wastewater infrastructure upgrade works across the Moonah network and surrounding facilities. The project enhances service reliability, renews aging pipeline assets, and supports regional population and urban development demands across Greater Hobart.
Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Construction is underway on the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion. The project is part of the broader Stage 2 RHH Redevelopment and will expand and modernise emergency care facilities, including new treatment points, paediatric and mental health waiting areas, imaging capacity, procedure rooms and staged temporary access arrangements so the hospital can continue operating during works. Phase 1 was completed in 2023, while Phase 2 includes temporary ED access from Argyle Street before works shift to the Liverpool Street side of the hospital in mid-2026.Works are expected to continue until early 2028.
Medical Centre Redevelopment - Cadbury Road (Claremont)
Proposed redevelopment and expansion of the Claremont Medical Centre to provide additional consulting rooms, specialist medical services and improved patient facilities for the growing Claremont community. No evidence was found that the project has progressed beyond the planning stage.
Hobart City High School Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of Hobart City High School's New Town campus delivering a new learning and social heart, flexible learning spaces, upgraded science and art facilities, refurbished outdoor areas and improved student amenities. The project was delivered as part of the Tasmanian Government's education infrastructure program.
South Arm Highway Upgrade (Acton Road and South Arm Road Intersection Upgrade)
Upgrade of the South Arm Road and Acton Road intersection at Lauderdale including traffic signals, dual lanes, dedicated turning lanes, cycling facilities, accessible bus stops, pedestrian crossings, improved school access and preparation for the staged duplication of South Arm Highway from Pass Road to Acton Road. Parliamentary approval has been completed and construction is scheduled to commence from mid-2026 as the first stage of the wider South Arm Highway Upgrade.
Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC)
A transformative urban renewal and transport initiative under the Hobart City Deal focused on the 4km corridor between Glenorchy and New Town. The project aims to activate a disused rail corridor for a high-frequency Rapid Bus Transit (RBT) network while stimulating medium-density housing and mixed-use development. As of early 2026, the project is a priority for federal funding following the submission of a comprehensive 368-page Strategic Business Case. It seeks to integrate land-use planning with sustainable transport to improve housing affordability and reduce congestion in Hobart's northern suburbs.
In The Hanging Garden Cultural Precinct
A $300 million mixed-use cultural and urban renewal precinct spanning nearly an entire city block (Murray, Liverpool, Bathurst and Watchorn streets) in Hobart's CBD. Stage 1 - a nine-storey mixed-use office/retail building at 25 Watchorn St designed by Fender Katsalidis - received City of Hobart approval and demolition/construction works are underway. The broader masterplan includes a hotel (180+ keys), upgraded Odeon Theatre, Wellington House conversion (rooftop bar, restaurant, hi-fi bar), residential apartments, hospitality, co-working and performance spaces.Heritage buildings including the Odeon Theatre, Tattersalls Hotel and Wellington House are retained and adapted. Delivered by Riverlee and DarkLab (a MONA subsidiary), with the Stage 1 commercial building a joint venture with Quintessential Equity.
Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart. Key programs include the New Bridgewater Bridge, the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, Southern Projects transport upgrades, airport border services, Antarctic and Science Precinct at Macquarie Point, affordable housing and urban renewal, and smart city initiatives including a digital twin and smart precincts strategy.
5,310 residents of Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart are employed, from a labour force of 5,425. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,693, about 84% 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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The labor force in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is highly qualified, with a strong representation of essential services workers, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 5,310 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.3% lower than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. The participation rate of the workforce is elevated at 71.2%, compared to 63.8% across Greater Hobart. Census statistics show that only 10.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown measures.
The principal sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. In contrast, the construction sector represents a smaller share of employment at 5.3%, compared to 8.7% across the broader region. The mismatch between the working population counted in the Census and the local resident population suggests this mostly residential community has a limited pool of local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.2% and the labor force expanded by 0.1%, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Hobart, employment decreased by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.2%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage points. Industry employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart. These projections for five and ten-year horizons have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although the total national workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different fields. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart indicates local employment would grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is $1,916 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $942 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,641 a year against an average of $71,737. 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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Data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart SA2 has income levels exceeding the national average. Taxpayers in the Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart SA2 recorded a median income of $57,641 and an average income of $71,737, which contrasts with Greater Hobart figures of $54,577 and $65,190. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $63,953 for the median and $79,592 for the average as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart reside near the 66th percentile nationwide. Income grouping data shows the largest segment consists of 32.4% of residents (2,968 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional patterns where 32.2% fall in this bracket. Local residents retain 87.6% of their income after paying for housing, pointing to high purchasing capacity, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart had 3,572 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 10% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,664 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. 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 housing stock in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart consisted of 85.8% houses and 14.3% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties, units, or other options, compared to the Hobart metro breakdown of 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart was higher than the Hobart metro average, sitting at 37.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.2%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was $1,664, exceeding the Hobart metro average of $1,517.
The median weekly rental payment was $370, compared to $350 in the Hobart metro. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart counted 3,572 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.8% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 31.0%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parents at 9.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.2%, with single-person households representing 27.8% and shared group households making up 4.3%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.1% of adults in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 13.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 15.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,074 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 47.1% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational training is also common, with 25.1% of residents aged 15 and older holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 15.3%.
Participation in education is high, with 28.7% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study. This includes 9.2% in primary schools, 6.7% in secondary schools, and 6.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart reaches 58 stops on 136 routes, timetabled for about 9,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 58 active bus stops operating in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart. These stops are served by 136 routes, which support 9,028 passenger journeys each week. Public transport accessibility is strong, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 182 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode at 79%, buses at 8%, and walking at 7%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.4. A low proportion of residents (10.9%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic context of that time.
Service frequency averages 1,289 trips daily across all transport routes, representing approximately 155 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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An assessment of health indicators by AreaSearch shows favorable metrics across Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, with low rates of common health conditions and low mortality in both young and old cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is high, with roughly 55% of the total population (~5,029 people) covered, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.1% and 8.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Health trends among working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.8% of the population (1,633 people), which is lower than the 20.0% average in Greater Hobart. Seniors in the area exhibit strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 17.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart displays elevated cultural diversity, with 22.4% of residents born outside Australia and 17.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.4% of the population. Hinduism represents the most significant overrepresentation, accounting for 3.7% of local residents compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart. The top three ancestral backgrounds reported in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart are English at 29.7%, Australian at 25.3%, and Irish at 9.0%. There are also distinct variations in other ethnic backgrounds: Polish heritage is recorded for 1.3% of Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart residents (compared to 0.8% across the region), Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.5%), and Greek at 1.2% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is 38. 24.9% 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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Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has a median age of 38, which is close to the Greater Hobart median of 39 and matches the Australian median of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort is overrepresented locally at 16.9% compared to the Greater Hobart average, while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 14.1%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 14.4% to 16.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has grown from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 16.7% to 14.1% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 13.5% to 12.4%.
Population models indicate the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 443 people (39%) from 1,133 to 1,577. In contrast, the 65 to 74 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart
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 SA2 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 — 67 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,033 at the 2021 Census → 9,161 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 (601051028). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.