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Risdon Vale has an estimated 3,799 residents, up from 3,501 at the 2021 Census — a change of 298 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 107 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's calculations, Risdon Vale has an estimated population of 3,799 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 298 residents (8.5%) compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 3,501 people. The updated estimate is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,799 alongside 255 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With a density of 107 persons per square kilometer, the area offers substantial personal space and capacity for future expansion. The local growth rate of 8.5% since the 2021 census outpaced both Greater Hobart and the broader SA4 region (3.9%), placing the suburb among the top growth areas locally.
Interstate migration was the main contributor to these demographic gains, accounting for roughly 69.0% of the overall population increase, though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive results. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are utilized for SA2 zones. For locations not detailed in that release, and to project age cohorts beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 (using a 2021 baseline) are applied via a weighted aggregation method translating LGA growth down to SA2 zones. Future growth is expected to track just below the median rate of Australian statistical areas, with Risdon Vale projected to add 361 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 9.5% over the 16 years.
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166 new dwellings have been approved in Risdon Vale over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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An average of 33 new residential approvals are registered in Risdon Vale annually, culminating in 166 housing approvals over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 28 approvals have been logged. The ratio of 1.6 new residents per year arriving for each new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 points to a balanced relationship between supply and demand that supports stable market conditions. Newly built properties carry an average estimated construction cost of $331,000, which sits slightly above the average for the region and points to a focus on quality builds.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $67.5 million this financial year, showing strong local business investment. Compared against the wider Greater Hobart area, per capita residential development in Risdon Vale is elevated, running 48.0% above the regional average over the 5 year timeframe. This rate helps maintain a balance between choice for purchasers and stability for established housing values. Recent approvals consist entirely of detached houses, preserving the low-density, family-oriented profile of the suburb. Currently, there are about 104 people for every single dwelling approval, highlighting a growing real estate market. Projections indicate that Risdon Vale's population will expand by 361 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering existing development trends, incoming housing supply is positioned to satisfy this demand, which should support buyers and potentially enable population growth to exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 60 current infrastructure and development projects close to Risdon Vale, worth an estimated $7.19 billion. 19 are already under construction and 16 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major developments are key drivers of regional outcomes. Currently, AreaSearch has identified 0 major projects expected to directly impact the local area. Key regional projects of potential relevance include the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), the Glenorchy Ambulance Super Station, the Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program, and the Intercity Cycleway Enhancements, with details provided below.
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Royal Hobart Showgrounds Redevelopment (Wilkinsons Point Precinct)
A comprehensive transformation of the 12.7-hectare Royal Hobart Showgrounds. Stage 1 involves a $50 million investment in a new pavilion, 1,500-seat theatre, auditoriums, an arena, and a plaza for 100 market stalls. The broader masterplan includes a $300 million vision to deliver 450 new homes, featuring 150 social and affordable units. The precinct will serve as a modern community hub and emergency centre while remaining the permanent home of the Royal Hobart Show. Main works construction commenced in early 2026 following the demolition of legacy structures.
Wilkinsons Point Precinct
A transformational 500 million dollar mixed-use waterfront precinct on a 15 hectare site adjoining MyState Bank Arena on the River Derwent foreshore. The Tasmanian Government agreed in February 2025 to sell the Crown Land at Wilkinsons Point to the LK Group, with the Valuer-General to determine the price. As at September 2025 the Auditor-General reported the land sale process was not yet complete. The masterplan, originally approved by the Tasmanian Planning Commission in September 2020, is being delivered in three stages and includes a 12 storey, 250 room hotel, around 120 student accommodation units, a multi-purpose community sports centre with basketball courts, gymnastics and gym facilities, waterfront food and beverage outlets, sports related retail, big-box retail (with the developer pursuing Aldi as an anchor), public open spaces and an extension of the foreshore trail.The Tasmanian Government is separately delivering common-use infrastructure including a new Wilkinsons Point ferry terminal, services and parking. The precinct is positioned to complement the nearby Museum of Old and New Art and the Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park.
Royal Hobart Showground Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Showground in Glenorchy by the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania (RAST). The project delivers a new multi-purpose show precinct including a pavilion, 1,500-seat theatre, auditorium, arena, motor home park, plaza and cafe, supported by a $42 million Tasmanian Government grant. A concept plan for medium-density housing of up to 450 dwellings, including social and affordable homes, has been lodged for approval. A new Battery Energy Storage System has been installed and is expected to connect in 2026.Showground infrastructure works are well underway, with the wider housing component still progressing through planning.
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.
Queens Walk Housing Expansion
Expansion of the Queens Walk social and affordable housing precinct delivering 65 new apartments comprising 38 one-bedroom and 27 two-bedroom homes. Designed by Cumulus Studio and built by Fairbrother for Housing Choices Tasmania with Homes Tasmania funding, the project was completed ahead of schedule, increasing the precinct to 149 homes with upgraded communal facilities, landscaping and accessible public spaces.
New Town Rivulet Restoration
Returning the heavily concreted mouth of the New Town Rivulet to a natural, estuarine environment. Part of broader environmental restoration efforts across Hobart's waterways.
Homes Tasmania - 10 Binalong Road Residential Development
A concept project by Homes Tasmania, proposing the delivery of up to an additional 50 social and affordable rental homes on this site, which is currently owned by Homes Tasmania.
Glenorchy Ambulance Super Station
A state-of-the-art $14.45 million ambulance facility designed to future-proof paramedic services for Greater Hobart. The super station accommodates up to 18 ambulances and features modern training facilities, contemporary staff amenities, and direct access to the Brooker Highway for faster emergency responses. Three times larger than the previous Glenorchy station, paramedics here respond to over 7,000 incidents annually, making it one of Tasmania's most active ambulance stations. Construction completed February 2025, fully operational April 2025.
1,208 residents of Risdon Vale are employed, from a labour force of 1,367. Unemployment sits at 11.6%, with participation at 43.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 local labor market features a combination of white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong representation of essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 11.6%. In March 2026, 1,208 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 7.2% higher than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%, highlighting opportunities for labor market integration. Furthermore, the participation rate of 43.4% is significantly lower than the Greater Hobart average of 63.8%. According to Census data, a modest 4.4% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions in place at the time.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is exceptionally prominent, with employment levels 1.5 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 3.1% of local workers compared to 6.6% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population indicates that the suburb offers relatively few local jobs. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 0.2% while total employment fell by 1.7%, leading to a 1.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Hobart, where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.2%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points. Long-term employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on future employment trends in Risdon Vale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry structure to model potential employment shifts. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary widely by sector. Extrapolating these national trends to Risdon Vale's industry mix suggests a local employment increase of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this simple weighting calculation does not adjust for local demographic shifts.
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Median household income in Risdon Vale is $1,104 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $589 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,195 a year against an average of $53,016. 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 ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in the Risdon Vale SA2 sit below the national benchmark. Taxpayers in Risdon Vale recorded a median income of $51,195 and an average income of $53,016, compared to $54,577 and $65,190 respectively for Greater Hobart. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since financial year 2023, these figures are estimated to be approximately $56,801 for the median and $58,821 for the average in March 2026. Census results place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb within the 7th to 10th percentiles nationally.
Regarding income distribution, 31.1% of the population (representing 1,181 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499, which contrasts with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.2%. Affordability metrics show significant housing stress, with residents retaining only 82.1% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 7th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Risdon Vale had 1,140 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 29.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Risdon Vale consisted of 93.1% detached houses and 6.9% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings in metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership rates in the suburb trailed the metropolitan average at 29.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (38.3%) or rented (31.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,083, which is below the Hobart metropolitan average of $1,517. The median weekly rent was $320, compared to $350 across metropolitan Hobart.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Risdon Vale are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Risdon Vale counted 1,140 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,237 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 67.6%, consisting of couples with children (23.0%), couples without children (23.2%), and single parents (19.9%). The remaining 32.4% are non-family households, which are mostly lone persons (29.1%) alongside group houses (2.9%). The median household size of 2.4 residents is identical to the average for Greater Hobart.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Risdon Vale hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 169 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 869 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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Educational outcomes in the area show room for growth, with university completion rates at 11.2%, compared to the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. This gap represents a key area for targeted educational strategies. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (5.3%) and certificates (28.6%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 40.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 18.2% in primary school, 11.0% in high school, and 3.1% attending university or vocational colleges.
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Public transport in Risdon Vale reaches 33 stops on 87 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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There are 33 active public transport stops within Risdon Vale, operating a mix of bus services. These stops support 87 distinct routes, which provide 5,657 passenger journeys weekly. Public transport accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 128 meters. Since the suburb is mainly residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 92% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average. Only 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that was likely influenced by temporary pandemic dynamics.
Public transport services average 808 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 171 departures per week from each individual stop.
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58.9% of residents in Risdon Vale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.1 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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Significant health vulnerabilities exist in Risdon Vale, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality figures and chronic disease rates, which impact both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance is low, with only about 46% of the population (~1,758 people) holding coverage, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 13.0% and 10.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 58.9% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Chronic illness rates are elevated among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.7% of the local population (556 people), which is lower than the 20.0% average in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes for this older cohort show some vulnerabilities, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Risdon Vale is largely Australian-born, at 92.0% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.2%) and Australian (34.2%). 7.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Risdon Vale is below the national average, with 75.8% of the population holding citizenship, 92.0% born in Australia, and 95.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 37.8% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, compared to 1.3% in Greater Hobart. In terms of family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Risdon Vale are English at 37.2% (higher than the regional average of 31.8%), Australian at 34.2% (higher than the regional average of 28.0%), and Australian Aboriginal at 7.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Risdon Vale is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.3% 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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Risdon Vale has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (20.3%) compared to Greater Hobart, but fewer people aged 65 - 74 (6.5%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.7% to 17.3% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 18.9% to 20.3%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.1% to 9.0%. Demographic models project that the age profile will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group growing by 65%, adding 264 residents to reach 669, while the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Risdon Vale
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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,501 at the 2021 Census → 3,799 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 (601021010). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.