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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. 266 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 research by AreaSearch, Risdon Vale is home to approximately 3,799 people as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 298 people (8.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count was 3,501 people. This shift draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,799 from June 2025 alongside 266 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density is 107 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal room and scope for prospective expansion. Risdon Vale recorded 8.5% growth since the 2021 census, outpacing both the SA4 region (4.2%) and Greater Hobart to establish itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 69.0% of recent population additions, though natural increase and net overseas migration also delivered positive contributions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In cases where SA2 boundaries lack coverage, or when modeling age distributions after 2032, figures from the Tasmania State Government Regional/LGA projections (released in 2022 with a 2021 base year) are implemented via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 divisions. Looking ahead, population growth is projected slightly below the national SA2 median, with Risdon Vale anticipated to gain 365 persons through to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, amounting to an overall 9.6% expansion across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
187 new dwellings have been approved in Risdon Vale over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Risdon Vale have averaged roughly 37 new dwellings each year, totaling 187 approvals across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 1.4 incoming residents arrived per newly constructed dwelling, reflecting a well-aligned balance between supply and demand that fosters market stability. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $354,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $67.5 million within the current financial year, highlighting strong local commercial commitment. Building activity per capita in Risdon Vale outstrips Greater Hobart by 97.0%, expanding housing choices across the market.
All recent approvals have centered exclusively on standalone houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile and emphasizing spacious residences suitable for family living. With an average of roughly 120 people per approval, Risdon Vale exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding residential precinct. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Risdon Vale is forecast to expand by 365 residents through to 2041. Sustaining current construction velocity will allow new residential development to easily satisfy incoming demand, establishing favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion above existing baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 60 current infrastructure and development projects close to Risdon Vale, worth an estimated $9.04 billion. 19 are already under construction and 19 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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Regional performance is fundamentally shaped by public works, major project investments, and strategic planning initiatives. Currently, no major infrastructure projects have been recorded by AreaSearch with anticipated direct local effects. Key developments under consideration include Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), Glenorchy Ambulance Super Station, Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program, and Intercity Cycleway Enhancements, as outlined in the accompanying details.
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Tasmanian Sewerage Infrastructure Upgrades
TasWater is undertaking extensive multi-stage upgrades to sewerage treatment plants and reticulation networks across Tasmania, focusing on key regional centres including Hobart, Launceston, and Devonport. The program enhances environmental compliance, expands capacity for population growth, and protects local waterways such as the Derwent and Tamar estuaries. Delivery is managed under TasWater's capital expenditure framework in conjunction with the CDO (Capital Delivery Office) partnership.
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.
Homes Tasmania - 10 Binalong Road Residential Development
Homes Tasmania is planning the residential redevelopment of the site at 10 Binalong Road to provide up to 50 social and affordable rental homes. The initiative is part of the Tasmanian Government's 20-year housing strategy to boost community and social housing supply across Clarence City. Site investigations and master planning are underway ahead of formal planning application lodgement.
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.
Homes Tasmania - 155 Cambridge Road Residential Development
Development of approximately 75 social and affordable rental homes on the former Department of Defence land at 155 Cambridge Road in Warrane. The 3.7-hectare parcel was rezoned under a Housing Land Supply Order to facilitate new community and residential development by Homes Tasmania. Detailed master planning and subdivision application preparations are being progressed.
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.
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 pool in Risdon Vale shows an even distribution between professional and manual occupations, with significant concentration across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 11.6%. Working residents numbered 1,208 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 7.2% higher than Greater Hobart's 4.4%, indicating capacity for labor market gains. Furthermore, labor force participation is comparatively subdued at 43.4%, compared to 63.7% in Greater Hobart. Only 4.4% of employed residents reported working remotely in Census records, though pandemic lockdown restrictions at the time should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Retail trade represents a notable local specialization, employing workers at a rate 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for just 3.1% of local jobs compared to 6.6% across the wider region. Comparing local resident numbers against the Census working population indicates relatively limited employment opportunities located within the suburb itself. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 0.2% while employment fell by 1.7%, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.7 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Greater Hobart recorded a 0.1% dip in employment and a 0.2% rise in the labor pool, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment trajectories can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 across five- and ten-year intervals. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with considerable variation across sectors. Applying these industry forecasts to Risdon Vale's workforce composition yields an estimated local employment increase of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasting adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Taxpayer earnings in the Risdon Vale SA2 sit below the Australian benchmark, based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Within the Risdon Vale SA2, median taxable income is $51,195 and average income is $53,016, compared to $54,577 and $65,190 respectively across Greater Hobart. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $56,801 for median income and $58,821 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings across Risdon Vale between the 7th and 10th percentiles across the country.
The dominant income bracket includes 31.1% of resident earners (1,181 people) earning $800 - 1,499, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 32.2%. Housing affordability remains under substantial pressure, leaving residents with only 82.1% of income uncommitted and placing the area in the 7th percentile nationally.
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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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 93.1% of dwellings in Risdon Vale, with semi-detached houses, apartments, and alternative structures accounting for 6.9%, compared with 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across Hobart metro. Outright ownership stood at 29.9%, trailing the Hobart metro rate, while mortgaged properties accounted for 38.3% and rented properties 31.7%. Typical housing expenses were comparatively modest: median monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,083 compared to $1,517 in Hobart metro, while median weekly rent was $320 versus $350. Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, local mortgage servicing costs are markedly below the national median of $1,863, and rents sit well below the nationwide 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 constitute the majority of local households at 67.6%, consisting of couples with children (23.0%), couples without children (23.2%), and single parent households (19.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.4%, made up of single-person dwellings at 29.1% and group homes at 2.9%. The median household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the broader Greater Hobart figure.
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 attainment in the area exhibits notable challenges, as the tertiary degree attainment rate of 11.2% trails well behind the SA4 regional figure of 32.8%, creating a clear target for educational support programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 8.1%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 33.9% of community members aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising certificates (28.6%) and advanced diplomas (5.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 40.9% of the local population actively participating in education.
This cohort comprises 18.2% in primary schooling, 11.0% attending secondary school, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Risdon Vale reaches 32 stops on 82 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 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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Risdon Vale is equipped with 32 operational bus stops, served across 82 individual bus routes that collectively deliver 5,592 weekly passenger trips. Access to the network is strong, with typical walking distances of 128 meters to the closest stop. Given its predominantly residential profile, the vast majority of workers travel out of the area for employment, with private motor vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 vehicles per household, below regional levels. Only 4.4% of working residents carried out their jobs from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Public transport services generate an average volume of 798 daily journeys across the complete network, representing around 174 departures per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Assessments of mortality figures and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch point to meaningful health hurdles across Risdon Vale that touch both younger and older age brackets. Private health insurance participation is notably constrained, held by roughly 46% of residents (~1,758 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 51.7% in Greater Hobart and 55.7% across Australia. Mental health conditions (13.0%) and arthritis (10.5%) constitute the most widely reported health issues locally, while 58.9% of residents indicated having no long-term health conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Working-age cohorts exhibit higher rates of chronic ailments, while individuals aged 65 and over represent 14.5% of the community (550 people), below the 20.1% proportion seen across Greater Hobart.
Senior health indicators mirror broader population rankings nationwide.
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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Demographic indicators show lower cultural diversity in Risdon Vale relative to national averages, with Australian citizens comprising 75.8% of the community, 92.0% born in Australia, and 95.2% using only English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 37.8% of residents. Islam is practiced by 0.7% of the population, compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Hobart. Regarding reported parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 37.2%, exceeding the regional benchmark of 31.8%. Australian ancestry follows at 34.2%, also above the regional rate of 28.0%, while Australian Aboriginal heritage is identified by 7.1% of the population.
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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The demographic profile in Risdon Vale skews towards younger cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 account for 37.8% of the community compared to 29.5% across Greater Hobart, while residents aged 65+ make up 14.5% versus 20.1% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 34 as at August 2026, dropping from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years lower than the Greater Hobart median of 39 at that Census. Within specific cohorts, the 25 - 44 age group increased its share from 34.6% at the Census to an estimated 37.8%.
By 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 are projected to drive the majority of population expansion, growing by 310 residents (41%) to 1,073, whereas the young to middle aged adult segment is projected to contract.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 266 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 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.