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Alphington has an estimated 8,122 residents, up from 5,702 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,420 people, or 42.4%. Growth has averaged 6.6% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 693 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 2,880 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Alphington has a population estimated at approximately 8,122 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,420 people (42.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,702 people. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 8,121, estimated by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 693 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This population scale translates to a density ratio of 2,880 persons per square kilometer, positioning it in the top quartile compared to national areas reviewed by AreaSearch. The 42.4% expansion in the suburb of Alphington since the 2021 census outpaced the state (9.3%) and the national average, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were chiefly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56.99999999999999% of overall population increases during recent times, though all indicators including interstate migration and natural growth registered positive results. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023 with adjustments calculated via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 scales. Growth rates across age groups from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population patterns, outstanding growth, ranking within the top 10 percent of statistical regions examined by AreaSearch, is forecast over the timeframe, with the suburb of Alphington expected to grow by 5,671 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total gain of 69.8% over the 16 years.
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967 new dwellings have been approved in Alphington over the past five years, an average of 193 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 162 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 271, running ahead of 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics, distributed from regional data, Alphington has seen approximately 193 dwellings obtain planning approval annually, yielding an estimated 967 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26249 approvals have been logged so far. With an average of 2.3 new residents per year per dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating strong demand that is likely to support real estate values, new residences are being constructed at an average value of $539,000, showing that builders are focusing on the luxury market segment with upscale properties.
Furthermore, $44.9 million in commercial development approvals have been logged during this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Recent construction consists of 5.0% standalone houses and 95.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing options provides more economical entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a significant shift from the existing housing distribution (currently 52.0% houses), indicating a decline in available building sites and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With approximately 55 people per approved dwelling, Alphington displays the characteristics of a growing area. Future forecasts indicate Alphington will gain 5,670 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping reasonable pace with the projected population growth, although buyers might experience rising competition as the number of residents grows.
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Development applications around Alphington
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Alphington, worth an estimated $6.96 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77 billion. 46 are already under construction and 65 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Nothing shapes the growth of a locality as significantly as alterations to regional infrastructure, key projects and planning adjustments. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 21 developments that are expected to influence the suburb. Significant projects include Alphington Village, Thomas Embling Hospital Expansion, Paper House Alphington, and Samma Place, Ivanhoe, with the subsequent list outlining those expected to be of greatest significance.
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Alphington Village
A major mixed-use precinct on the former Amcor Paper Mill site, featuring 632 build-to-rent apartments, 150 affordable housing units, and 25,000sqm of retail and commercial space. The development includes six towers ranging from 5 to 14 levels, a Coles supermarket, ALDI, childcare centre, and community facilities centered around a village square.
YarraBend
YarraBend is a major mixed-use urban renewal precinct on the former Alphington Paper Mill site, about 6.5 km from Melbourne CBD. The masterplan includes around 2,500 townhouses and apartments, retail and commercial space, community facilities, parkland, a Yarra River frontage and resort-style wellness amenities. The precinct is partly delivered and remains in staged construction, with Yarra City Council issuing a 2025 Riverbank Precinct permit for remediation, riverbank works, paths, trails and replacement landscaping.
North Yarra Main Sewer Rehabilitation Project
The project involves upgrading 3.5 kilometres of the 100-year-old North Yarra Main (NYM) Sewer between Ivanhoe East and Alphington. Utilizing trenchless relining technology, a new plastic sleeve is inserted into the existing brick pipe to ensure long-term structural integrity and prevent sewage leaks, protecting the environmental health of the Yarra River and surrounding parklands.
YarraBend
YarraBend is a 16.5 hectare masterplanned mixed-use riverside community on the former Alphington Paper Mill site in inner Melbourne, approximately 6.5km from the CBD. The project delivers around 2,500 dwellings across six precincts - Mills, Parkview, Artisan, Heritage, River Quarter and Outer Circle - including heritage conversions, townhouses, apartments, houses and riverfront homes. Amenity includes a Health and Wellness Centre with indoor and outdoor pools, onsen spa, gym, yoga rooms and sauna, The Hub co-working and residents facility, and The Bend artisanal food and dining precinct.Several precincts and buildings are complete or nearing completion: Seren Row Penthouses are move-in ready, Sheahan Townhouses are complete, and Parkview Townhouses are under construction. The northern tip of the site (640 Heidelberg Road, approx. 2.1 hectares) was sold in 2022 to Time and Place and Corsair Capital for a separate build-to-rent, retail (including Coles), childcare and co-working development of approximately 600 dwellings. In March 2025 Yarra City Council issued a planning permit for riverbank remediation and landscaping works in the Riverbank Precinct. Full build-out of the broader precinct is expected by the late 2020s.
Paper House Alphington
A boutique residential development of 79 architect-designed apartments and townhouses within the YarraBend masterplan on the former Amcor Paper Mill site in Alphington. The building retains a heritage mill facade and is positioned within the riverfront precinct, offering residents access to YarraBend amenities including the Health and Wellness Centre, The Bend retail district, and 300m of Yarra River frontage.
Samma Place, Ivanhoe
Four-building mixed-use precinct delivering around 491 apartments with ground-floor retail and office space. Features shared amenities, co-working hubs, and cascading garden terraces. Stage 1 (Linden) underway by Samma Property Group.
YarraBend - The Mills Alphington
YarraBend is Glenvill Developments' $1.2 billion masterplanned community on the 16.5-hectare former Amcor paper mill site in Alphington, 6.5km from Melbourne CBD. The Mills is a completed sub-precinct within YarraBend featuring 137 DKO-designed townhouses and loft-style residences that draw on the site's industrial heritage. The broader YarraBend precinct comprises approximately 1,500 dwellings across multiple precincts including apartments, townhouses, heritage warehouse conversions, and riverfront homes. Active construction continues on later precincts including Seren Row and Tambour Townhouses.Amenities include a world-class subterranean wellness centre with pools and spa, The Bend dining and retail precinct, 300 metres of Yarra River frontage, and multiple parks.
Thomas Embling Hospital Expansion
The Victorian Government is investing 515.7 million AUD to expand the Thomas Embling Hospital forensic mental health facility. The project delivers 82 additional beds, including a 34-bed women's precinct and a 48-bed medium security men's facility. It also features a new entry complex, clinical administration facilities, and a multi-deck carpark. This expansion implements key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.
5,600 residents of Alphington are employed, from a labour force of 5,851. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 83.7%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,485, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Alphington has a highly qualified workforce, with professional services representing a major share of employment, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated 10.8% job growth over the prior year, derived from AreaSearch aggregation of regional data. As of March 2026, 5,600 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while labour force participation is exceptionally high (83.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). According to Census data, a substantial 50.9% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with an employment proportion that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a minor footprint at 5.6% employment compared to 9.7% across the region. The largely residential community seems to present few local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader regional areas, during the year ending March 2026, employment numbers rose by 10.8% and the labour force grew by 10.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Alphington. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched with the local employment profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across industry categories. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Alphington's employment composition indicates local employment should rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Alphington is $2,429 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,199 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,383 a year against an average of $100,972. The average runs 50% 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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The suburb of Alphington displays a median taxpayer income of $67,383 and an average of $100,972 based on the most recent postcode level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is remarkably high on a national scale, comparing to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would stand at approximately $73,865 (median) and $110,686 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family and individual earnings all rank high in Alphington, placing between the 88th and 91st percentiles nationally.
The data shows the largest group comprises 29.7% of residents (2,412 people) in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 32.8%. Financial prosperity is demonstrated by 42.5% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, enabling high consumer spending. Housing costs represent 14.1% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA income score ranking in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Alphington had 2,252 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 23% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,492 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Alphington, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 52.1% separate houses and 47.8% other housing types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other housing types. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Alphington was higher than the Melbourne metro average, sitting at 33.0%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (32.7%) or rented (34.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly above the Melbourne metro average at $2,492, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $451, compared to Melbourne metro's figures of $2,000 and $390.
Globally across the country, Alphington's mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are considerably above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Alphington counted 2,252 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,208 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units are the most common household type at 63.9%, consisting of 30.4% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.1%, with single-person households at 29.4% and shared group households making up 6.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.9% of adults in Alphington hold a university qualification, including 33.8% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,077 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,155 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 achievement in Alphington is substantially higher than broader standards, with 57.9% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This major academic lead positions the community well for professional services opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (6.9%). Vocational training represents 17.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (8.6%). School enrollment is remarkably high, with 29.7% of the population currently participating in structured study.
This includes 9.1% in higher education, 8.3% in primary school, and 7.1% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Alphington reaches 30 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Public transit assessment shows 30 active transport stops operating within Alphington consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 9 distinct routes, together generating 2,800 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as outstanding, with residents generally residing 183 meters from the nearest transit stop. As a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area - the car is the primary method of travel at 73%, with 10% utilizing the train and 7% traveling by bicycle. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household. A high 50.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 rules).
Transit service frequency averages 400 journeys per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 93 weekly journeys per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.2% of residents in Alphington report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Evaluation of health statistics indicates excellent outcomes across Alphington, based on AreaSearch's review of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with both younger and older demographics showing low rates of widespread health issues, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 67% of the total population (5,406 people). This compares to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.2 and 8.2% of the population, respectively, while 70.2% reported being free of any chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The population under 65 years displays superior health profiles compared to average benchmarks. The locality includes 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,153 people). Health trends among older residents are highly positive, with national comparative standings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Alphington is largely Australian-born, at 77.0% of residents, with 18.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Australian (20.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Alphington is characterized by above-average cultural variety, with 23.0% of the population born outside Australia and 18.4% speaking a non-English language at home. The predominant religion in Alphington is Christianity, which is practiced by 36.1% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation in religious representation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at familial backgrounds (parents' countries of birth), the three largest heritage groups in Alphington are English, representing 23.4% of the population, Australian, representing 20.9% of the population, and Irish, representing 10.5% of the population.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other heritages: Italian is highly represented at 7.0% of Alphington (compared to 5.2% regionally), Greek at 4.0% (compared to 2.7%) and Macedonian at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Alphington is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.2% 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 median age of 38 years in Alphington is very close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Alphington features a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (12.3%) but a smaller proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds (10.0%). Since the 2021 Census, a trend toward a younger demographic is visible as the median age dropped from 39 to 38 years. Specifically, the 35 to 44 age cohort expanded from 14.2% to 16.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group rose from 16.1% to 17.9%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.6% to 12.9% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.6% to 12.3%. By 2041, Alphington is projected to undergo significant shifts in its age structure. Leading this demographic transition, the 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 108% (1,129 people), rising to 2,177 from 1,047.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Alphington
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the 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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 693 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,702 at the 2021 Census → 8,122 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20034). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.