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Abbotsford (Vic.) has an estimated 10,316 residents, up from 9,088 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,228 people, or 13.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 140 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 5,929 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 evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across surrounding zones and post-Census address verification, the suburb of Abbotsford (Vic.) has an estimated resident count of approximately 10,316 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,228 residents (13.5%) compared to the 9,088 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this updated tally of 10,316 by reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 140 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 5,928 persons per square kilometer, ranking within the top 10% nationwide according to AreaSearch and highlighting intense local land demand.
Expanding by 13.5% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Abbotsford (Vic.) outpaced both the Victorian benchmark of 9.5% and the national figure, establishing itself among regional growth leaders. The influx was predominantly spurred by net overseas migration, which made up around 83.0% of all recent population expansion. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as their foundation year for individual SA2 zones. Where direct SA2 data is unavailable, projections draw upon the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, reallocated to the SA2 level using weighted growth models. Projected age cohort shifts derived from these aggregations are additionally applied across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking forward, the suburb of Abbotsford (Vic.) is anticipated to record top 10 percent demographic growth nationally, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting a gain of 5,525 persons by 2041, representing a comprehensive rise of 53.6% over the 16 years.
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247 new dwellings have been approved in Abbotsford (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining statistical building approval datasets from the ABS, AreaSearch notes that annual residential approvals in Abbotsford average approximately 49 dwellings, reaching an estimated 247 total homes during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 2 permits recorded to date in FY-25. Solid underlying demand that supports asset valuations is highlighted by an intake of 2.6 new residents annually for every newly constructed residence over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25. The typical construction value of approved dwellings stands at $925,000, illustrating developer focus on upmarket, higher-tier builds.
Concurrently, non-residential building approvals totaled $114,000 in the current financial year, underscoring the distinctly residential character of the precinct. On a per-person basis, dwelling approvals in Abbotsford track at approximately 63% of the Greater Melbourne benchmark, placing it at the 47th percentile across the country, a dynamic that constrains fresh supply while elevating interest in existing stock. The pipeline of new construction is heavily weighted toward medium-to-high-density living, with detached houses comprising 6.0% and apartments or townhouses making up 94.0%. This prevalence of compact housing delivers accessible price points catering to downsizers, property investors, and entry-level buyers. Furthermore, a ratio of around 317 residents per approved dwelling reflects an established, mature property landscape. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Abbotsford is set to absorb 5,525 additional residents up to 2041. Should current rates of residential construction persist, incoming supply could fall short of housing demand, which may heighten buyer competition and provide upward momentum for local real estate values.
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Development applications around Abbotsford (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Abbotsford (Vic.), worth an estimated $33.1 billion. A further 183 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.6 billion. 60 are already under construction and 82 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Urban development, major project delivery, and targeted planning schemes exert a fundamental influence over local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 49 key projects positioned to shape the locality. Prominent developments include the Amber Abbotsford Mixed-Use Project, Kodak Headquarters Adaptive Reuse (Abbotsford Self Storage), New Johnston, and 33 Queens Parade Clifton Hill, with critical initiatives highlighted in the accompanying schedule.
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Amber Abbotsford Mixed-Use Project
An eight-storey mixed-use development at 422-430 Johnston Street featuring 68 retirement-living apartments, 1,122 square metres of ground-floor retail, and 1,641 square metres of communal space. The project, designed by K2LD Architects, received planning approval in May 2024 and was subsequently offered for sale by Amber Property Group to allow capital allocation toward larger projects.
Kodak Headquarters Adaptive Reuse (Abbotsford Self Storage)
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the heritage-listed former Kodak Australasia headquarters and CUB office building. The project involves converting the 6,048sqm curved office/laboratory building into a high-tech self-storage facility. The development includes an adjoining nine-level commercial building on Duke and Bond Streets, providing a total of approximately 1,200 storage units while maintaining the historic facade and character of the 1928 structure.
329 Johnston Street Apartments
A seven-storey mixed-use development featuring 59 premium apartments in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations. Designed by Kavellaris Urban Design, the project includes a ground-floor boutique supermarket, three food and drink tenancies, and a communal rooftop space for residents. The architectural design is characterized by a stepped rear facade and circular motifs.
33 Queens Parade Clifton Hill
33 Queens Parade is a boutique residential development in Clifton Hill featuring 32 residences, including 24 apartments, 6 townhouses, and 2 penthouses. Designed by Cera Stribley with landscaping by Etched, the project incorporates biophilic design principles and a 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating. Amenities include a sunlit internal atrium, ground-floor retail spaces, a pocket park, and EV-ready parking.
New Johnston
Nine-storey mixed-use development delivering 46 one, two and three bedroom apartments above ground-floor retail, office and hospitality spaces at 398-400 Johnston Street, Abbotsford. Developed by DCF Property Group and designed by MA+CO Architects with interiors by Zunica, the building reflects Abbotsford's industrial heritage through concrete, red brickwork and metal detailing. Construction by Valeo Construction Group is underway with the building topped out and approximately 65% complete. Completion targeted mid-2027.
130 Hoddle St, Abbotsford
A six-storey mixed-use development by Coff Property Group and Idle Architecture, preserving the heritage facade of a former Edwardian warehouse. The project features ground-floor retail, three levels of boutique office space, and a two-storey four-bedroom penthouse apartment with a roof terrace.
10-32 Duke Street, Abbotsford
Approved commercial office redevelopment replacing existing warehouses with three buildings up to eight storeys plus roof plant, providing office space and ground floor food and drink premises with public realm and access improvements along Duke Street.
Hoddle Street Build to Rent
Collingwood's first Build to Rent precinct at 21-53 Hoddle Street, featuring 407 apartments across two towers of 16 and 18 storeys on a 5,390 sqm site. Approved by the Victorian Government in December 2024 via the Development Facilitation Program, with construction expected to commence in early to mid-2026. The $277.8 million development includes a mix of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with 10% designated as affordable housing. Resident amenities include a pool, gym, cinema, wellness spaces, co-working facilities, EV charging and concierge services.The ground floor features 1,300 sqm of retail, a public town square with hospitality offerings, and 250 sqm of community space leased rent-free to a non-profit for 10 years. Designed by COX Architecture to celebrate Collingwood's industrial heritage. Greystar is the investor and owner-operator via a fund-through structure, with UEM Sunrise as developer and delivery partner.
7,830 residents of Abbotsford (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 8,166. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 85.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,255, about 119% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Abbotsford boasts a highly qualified local talent pool, marked by significant presence in the tech sector, an unemployment rate sitting at 4.1%, and a 3.3% yearly increase in estimated employment, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 7,830, while the local jobless rate sat 0.7% lower than the Greater Melbourne mark of 4.8%, accompanied by an elevated participation rate of 85.7% relative to the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 51.1% of working locals operated from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for the local workforce consist of professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical activities show particular concentration locally, with representation reaching 1.8 times the wider metropolitan proportion. By comparison, construction accounts for only 5.0% of local jobs against the broader regional average of 9.7%. Featuring a ratio of 1.2 jobs per resident worker as of the Census, Abbotsford operates as a notable economic destination, accommodating more positions than it has working residents and pulling labor from adjacent suburbs. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across broader statistical territories show that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, local job numbers climbed by 3.3% alongside a 3.8% expansion in the labour pool, producing a 0.5 percentage point increase in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor supply gains of 2.3%, accompanied by an uptick of 0.2 percentage points. Forward projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment conditions for Abbotsford. These five-year and ten-year national estimates have been cross-referenced with the local industry breakdown. While nationwide job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories vary across specific sectors. Applying these industry growth rates to Abbotsford's workforce composition projects local employment gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline model for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Abbotsford (Vic.) is $2,197 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,354 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,277 a year against an average of $88,427. 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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AreaSearch analysis of the latest ATO tax statistics by postcode for financial year 2023 shows Abbotsford taxpayers recorded a median income of $68,277 alongside an average income of $88,427. These figures place the suburb well ahead of the Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $74,845 for median earnings and $96,934 on average as of March 2026. Individual weekly earnings rank in the 96th percentile across the country ($1,354 per week).
The largest income bracket comprises 35.4% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 each week (3,651 residents), closely tracking the 32.8% recorded across the wider region. Top-tier earners making over $3,000 weekly account for 33.3% of the community, highlighting strong local spending capacity. While housing costs absorb 17.2% of household income, strong wages position local disposable income in the 75th percentile, with the suburb achieving a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Abbotsford (Vic.) had 4,398 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 10% detached houses and 63% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that Abbotsford's housing landscape is dominated by medium and high density stock, with standalone houses making up 10.2% and other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and attached formats) comprising 89.7%, whereas the Melbourne metro area records 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 15.9%, trailing the broader metropolitan area, with 27.5% of homes carrying a mortgage and 56.6% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage expenses reached $2,167 compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent was $425 against $390 regionally. Relative to the Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, Abbotsford sits notably higher across both metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Abbotsford (Vic.) counted 4,398 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,992 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations account for 47.9% of local households, consisting of 29.9% couples without children, 12.4% couples with children, and 4.2% single parent households. Meanwhile, non-family living arrangements represent 52.1% of the total, driven by single-person residences at 40.7% and group households at 11.4%. The typical household size of 1.9 people remains below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.7% of adults in Abbotsford (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 39.5% with a bachelor degree and 18.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 9.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 327 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 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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Academic credentials in Abbotsford comfortably exceed broader benchmarks, as 62.7% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 30.4% nationwide and 33.4% across VIC. This elevated educational profile positions the community advantageously for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 39.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Technical and trade qualifications represent 18.3% of credentials among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (9.1%). Formal study engages 24.8% of the local population. Within this cohort, higher education students represent 11.7%, while primary school attendees comprise 3.5% and secondary school students account for 2.8%.
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Public transport in Abbotsford (Vic.) reaches 24 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 12,700 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 0.5 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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Network analysis identifies 24 active public transport stops across Abbotsford spanning both bus routes and lightrail connections. A total of 33 discrete routes service these access points, generating 12,737 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter access is rated as exceptional, with average resident proximity to the closest stop standing at 179 meters. Given the precinct's residential profile, most travel is outbound, with private vehicle travel accounting for 49% of trips, walking representing 13%, and rail transport comprising 11%. Car ownership sits at an average of 0.5 vehicles per household, trailing regional benchmarks.
A substantial 51.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions. Across the entire network, service frequency stands at an average of 1,819 daily trips, which translates to approximately 530 departures weekly for each individual transit stop.
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71.0% of residents in Abbotsford (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators for Abbotsford are largely positive, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health conditions aligning broadly with national standards. General incidence of chronic medical conditions remains subdued overall, though slightly elevated among older, vulnerable demographics. Furthermore, private medical insurance coverage is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 62% of residents (6,361 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 11.8 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 71.0% of the community reported having no diagnosed long-term health ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Favourable health outcomes are especially evident among those under 65. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 9.6% of the local populace (990 people), below the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark. Among this senior group, health metrics encounter greater challenges, though overall health ratings remain below the broader population baseline nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.9% of Abbotsford (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 24.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Australian (16.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Abbotsford exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 35.9% of residents born abroad and 24.8% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 25.7% of local residents. In relative terms, Judaism demonstrates a distinct presence, representing 0.9% of the suburb compared to 1.0% across the Greater Melbourne area. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birth countries, the primary ancestries in Abbotsford are English at 23.4%, Australian at 16.5%, and Irish at 11.2%. Other distinct community segments include Vietnamese ancestry at 3.4% (compared to 1.9% across the region), French at 0.8% (against 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Abbotsford (Vic.) is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 43.5% 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 suburb of Abbotsford (Vic.) is characterized by a youthful demographic profile largely without dependents. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 56.8% of the community, significantly exceeding the 32.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while young people and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 16.1%, below the regional 30.5% share. The estimated median age remains at 33 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure, and sits 4 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and below the national median of 38 from that same Census.
Since the Census, the cohort aged 0 - 24 declined from 17.5% to an estimated 16.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest absolute expansion will occur among young to middle-aged adults, adding 2,237 residents (38%) to reach 8,096. Meanwhile, the fastest relative increase is forecast for mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64, rising 98% to 3,583.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Abbotsford (Vic.)
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 Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 17 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 Aug 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 — 140 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,088 at the 2021 Census → 10,316 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 (SAL20002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.