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Albert Park (Vic.) has an estimated 6,639 residents, up from 6,044 at the 2021 Census — a change of 595 people, or 9.8%. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 2,338 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing on broader ABS releases along with post-Census address validations, estimate the population in the suburb of Albert Park (Vic.) at approximately 6,639 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 595 people (9.8%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 6,044 people. This estimate stems from AreaSearch evaluating the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, which established a resident base of 6,516, alongside 7 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Albert Park (Vic.) exhibits a density of 2,337 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of assessed Australian territories.
Furthermore, its 9.8% expansion since the 2021 census outstripped the state benchmark of 9.5% as well as the national rate, establishing the community as a regional frontrunner in expansion. This demographic momentum was overwhelmingly propelled by inbound overseas migration, which made up around 86.0% of total gains across recent timeframes. Projections for the suburb of Albert Park (Vic.) incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline across SA2 boundaries, supplemented where needed by the Victorian State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases using weighted aggregation techniques from LGA down to SA2 zones. In addition, projected growth distributions by age cohort from these aggregated models are applied locally between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Albert Park (Vic.) is tracking within the top national quartile for long-term expansion, with local population anticipated to rise by 2,075 persons up to 2041 under aggregated SA2 frameworks, amounting to an overall gain of 29.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
462 new dwellings have been approved in Albert Park (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 111 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 93, broadly in line with that longer-run average. 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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Dwelling approval evaluations by AreaSearch based on ABS statistical area data show that Albert Park averages approximately 92 residential permits annually, totaling roughly 462 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 93 recorded during FY-25 to date. With an influx rate averaging merely 0.2 incoming residents annually per new dwelling across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, local residential construction comfortably matches or outpaces incoming demand, delivering broad selection for buyers while accommodating future demographic expansion beyond current projections. These new homes involve an average expected construction cost of $1,095,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on luxury and high-end residential stock.
Moreover, $25.8 million in non-residential commercial approvals has been recorded this financial year, demonstrating steady investment momentum. On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Albert Park surpass Greater Melbourne by 56.0%, granting prospective purchasers extensive choice in the market. This rate is substantially elevated by nationwide standards, underlining strong developer sentiment across the locality. Higher-density options account for 99.0% of recent residential development activity across apartments and townhouses, while freestanding houses make up only 1.0%. This orientation toward medium- and high-density formats provides more attainable entry price points for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. Such construction patterns represent a distinct departure from existing residential stock, which currently stands at 19.0% houses, signaling declining availability of broad greenfield land alongside shifting resident preferences for diverse, affordable options. A ratio of roughly 27 residents per approved dwelling characterizes Albert Park as an active growth locality. Demographic models suggest that Albert Park will absorb an additional 1,952 residents through to 2041 from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present construction velocity continues, the upcoming delivery of residential supply should readily satisfy anticipated requirements, maintaining advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion above current population expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Albert Park (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Albert Park (Vic.), worth an estimated $543 million. A further 197 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $103.5 billion. 73 are already under construction and 74 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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, capital works, and civic planning initiatives play a major role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 key infrastructure and development projects across the area. Significant undertakings include the Shrine to Sea Boulevard Upgrade, The Carter Building, Park Quarter, and Home Albert Park, which represent key projects with substantial local impact.
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Yani Barripbarripuyt (Shrine to Sea Boulevard)
The Victorian Government's $13 million Yani Barripbarripuyt project (formerly Shrine to Sea) creates an improved green boulevard connecting the Anzac Station Precinct to Port Phillip Bay along Albert and Kerferd Roads in Albert Park and South Melbourne. Works include landscape and civil upgrades to the Kerferd Road median, pier forecourt, intersection improvements, 350 new trees, over 9,000m2 of native woody meadows, water-sensitive urban design, and new pedestrian and cycling connections. Delivered in partnership with the City of Port Phillip, Parks Victoria, and the Department of Transport and Planning.
Four Three Seven, 437 St Kilda Road
Cbus Property's Four Three Seven is a luxury residential tower on the corner of St Kilda Road and Slater Street, opposite Fawkner Park. The Bates Smart-designed project comprises 77 two-bedroom, three-bedroom, half-floor and full-floor residences across 17 levels, with three basement levels and resident amenities including a 25-metre heated pool, wellness facilities, gym, residents lounge, private dining, landscaped terrace and ground-floor lobby. Builder Hacer Group has been appointed and construction has commenced, with completion targeted for mid 2028.
South Melbourne Town Hall Restoration
Major restoration and renewal of the historic South Melbourne Town Hall, preserving its heritage while transforming it into a vibrant cultural and community hub. Works include seismic roof strengthening, a new slate roof, solar panels, a new north-west annexe studio, Clock Tower conservation, and full fit-out of two performance venues (350-seat Main Hall and new 150-seat venue). Co-funded by City of Port Phillip ($60M) and ANAM ($54M including $25M Australian Government and philanthropic contributions). Completion expected late 2027 with public reopening in early 2028.
The Carter Building
The Carter Building is a $300 million luxury mixed-use development at 448 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The 17-storey landmark, designed by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), features a saw-cut bluestone facade inspired by the city's heritage buildings. It comprises 54 premium private residences across the upper floors and a 107-room five-star COMO Hotels and Resorts property on the lower levels - marking COMO's first appearance in Melbourne and second in Australia. Residents and guests enjoy world-class amenities including the COMO Shambhala wellness centre, a 20-metre indoor lap pool, gym, sauna, golf simulator, and concierge services.The ground level features a fine-dining restaurant, cafe, and bar curated by COMO. Construction commenced in August 2025, with the hotel and residences slated to open in early 2028.
80-94 Cecil Street South Melbourne Commercial Development
Approved commercial and retail redevelopment of a whole South Melbourne block opposite South Melbourne Market. The amended scheme allows a multi-storey building with office space, a supermarket, shops, food and drink premises, a commercial car park, basement parking, public realm works on Northumberland Street and retention of the heritage Southern Cross Hotel at 78 Cecil Street.
First Light
First Light is an under-construction luxury mixed-use apartment and hotel project at 28 Albert Road, South Melbourne. The scheme includes a boutique collection of 35 private residences, a 97-key Nu by YOO hotel, wellness facilities, pool, gym, concierge services, restaurants, and a pedestrian arcade linking the Domain Precinct near Anzac Station.
The Canopy on Normanby
The Canopy on Normanby is a 20-storey sustainable residential tower located in South Melbourne's Fishermans Bend precinct. Developed by Gamuda Land, the project features 213 apartments designed with biophilic principles, aiming for a 7.8-star NatHERS rating and 5-Star Green Star certification. The development includes a 3,000sqm public park featuring Melbourne's first urban Miyawaki forest, a rooftop onsen-inspired spa, geothermal heat pump systems, and extensive green facades and cascading gardens. Construction is being carried out by Crema Constructions.
Johnston Street Apartments
A significant residential development project aimed at providing 180 affordable and social housing units. The project features sustainable design elements including high-performance glazing, solar arrays, and extensive communal green spaces. It is designed to meet high environmental standards while addressing the critical need for social housing in the Port Melbourne precinct.
3,827 residents of Albert Park (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,900. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 69.9%. 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 8,884, about 134% 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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Albert Park is defined by an exceptionally educated resident labor pool, highlighted by strong representation within the technology industry, a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, and an estimated 4.0% increase in local employment over the past year per AreaSearch statistical compilations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 3,827, while joblessness sat 2.9% below the 4.8% benchmark recorded for Greater Melbourne, with labor participation aligning with the regional rate of 70.1%. Census records indicate that 53.8% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, alongside finance & insurance. Specialization in professional & technical fields is particularly pronounced, registering a concentration 1.9 times greater than regional levels. In contrast, manufacturing is less prevalent, engaging 4.0% of workers locally relative to the wider regional share of 7.2%. With Census data recording 1.3 workers for every resident, the district operates as a prominent commercial employment hub, drawing in commuting personnel from surrounding localities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series across broader statistical boundaries, local employment expanded by 4.0% over the 12-month period alongside a 3.9% expansion in the active workforce, producing a 0.1 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment against a 2.3% gain in the labor pool, yielding a 0.2 percentage point increase in joblessness. Further workforce trajectory is outlined by Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, aggregate employment is modeled to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped against Albert Park's industry distribution via an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population changes, these forecasts imply local workforce growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Albert Park (Vic.) is $2,533 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,333 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,352 a year against an average of $145,384. The average runs 98% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO data for financial year 2023 show Albert Park ranking among the highest earning communities in Australia. The median taxable income within the suburb of Albert Park is $73,352 while the mean taxable income reaches $145,384, standing well above Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, local median earnings are estimated at $80,408 and mean earnings at $159,370 as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 91st and 95th percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 35.8% of residents (2,376 individuals) receive $4000+ weekly, contrasting with the regional benchmark where the $1,500 - 2,999 category represents 32.8%. Overall, 46.3% of earners generate above $3,000/week, demonstrating high financial capacity. Although residential payments account for 16.6% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 90th percentile, placing the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Albert Park (Vic.) had 2,514 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 19% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $590 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.9%. 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 Census findings, housing stock in Albert Park consists of 18.9% detached houses alongside 81.1% multi-unit and attached dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other configurations, whereas the Greater Melbourne metro profile comprises 67.9% detached houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 37.9%, notably outpacing the metropolitan level, while mortgaged residences represent 24.4% and rental accommodations comprise 37.8%. Typical mortgage payments average $3,500 monthly compared with $2,000 across Melbourne metro and $1,863 nationally. Similarly, median rent reaches $590 weekly, exceeding both the metropolitan standard of $390 and the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Albert Park (Vic.) counted 2,514 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,761 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings in the area at 63.7%, made up of couples with children at 28.1%, childless couples at 26.6%, and single parent households at 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 36.3%, consisting of single-person households at 33.2% alongside group arrangements at 3.3%. The median household size sits at 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.8% of adults in Albert Park (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,486 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,134 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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Albert Park demonstrates an advanced educational profile, where 54.8% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees, outperforming both the national rate of 30.4% and the VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Among those aged 15+, bachelor degrees are held by 32.8%, postgraduate credentials by 17.2%, and graduate diplomas by 4.8%. Technical and vocational credentials account for 17.9% of the population aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificate qualifications at 8.9%. Formal study engagement is substantial across Albert Park, with 27.2% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 8.4% attending primary school, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.3% undertaking tertiary coursework.
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Public transport in Albert Park (Vic.) reaches 29 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Public transport connectivity in Albert Park comprises 29 active transit stops providing combined lightrail and bus connections. These facilities are served by 6 distinct transit routes generating 3,586 scheduled trips each week. Commuter convenience is high, with residents situated an average distance of 142 meters from their nearest transit node. The private vehicle serves as the primary commuting method for 70% of outward journeys, while walking accounts for 11% and cycling makes up 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 cars per household, sitting lower than regional figures, while 53.8% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census under possible COVID-19 influences.
Network schedules provide an average frequency of 512 daily services across the combined transit routes, translating to roughly 123 departures per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.1% of residents in Albert Park (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 83.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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AreaSearch health metrics indicate favorable wellness outcomes throughout Albert Park, evidenced by low chronic illness prevalence across all age cohorts and reduced mortality rates. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 84% of the population (5,568 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in Albert Park, affecting 7.0 and 6.6% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 73.1% of residents report having no diagnosed medical conditions, compared with 72.6% for Greater Melbourne. Health measures among the working-age demographic remain strong, while individuals aged 65 and over comprise 22.9% of the populace (1,520 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1% and exhibiting health outcomes that align with nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.3% of Albert Park (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 18.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.5%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Albert Park exhibits broader cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 27.3% of its residents born abroad and 18.8% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, followed by 45.7% of the community. Judaism shows an overrepresentation relative to wider trends, accounting for 0.7% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral heritage, the most frequently reported backgrounds in Albert Park include English at 26.5% (above the regional mark of 20.1%), Australian at 19.0%, and Irish at 11.8% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 6.5%).
Other distinct cultural representations include Greek heritage at 7.0% (compared to 2.7% regionally), French at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Polish at 1.0% (against 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Albert Park (Vic.) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.6% 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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Demographics in Albert Park lean toward mature households beyond the child-rearing stage. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that senior cohorts aged 65+ comprise 22.9% of residents, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 22.8% locally against 32.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 46, remaining steady with the 2021 Census and exceeding both the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census. The 45 - 64 age cohort has decreased from 30.5% at the Census to an estimated 29.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 - 64 age bracket will account for the greatest absolute expansion, rising by 881 residents (46%) to 2,813, while senior cohorts aged 65+ are projected to show the highest growth rate, increasing by 51% to 2,301.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Albert Park (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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 Jun 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,044 at the 2021 Census → 6,639 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 (SAL20018). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.