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Altona North has an estimated 14,727 residents, up from 12,962 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,765 people, or 13.6%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 543 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 1,049 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 broader ABS demographic updates and newly validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Altona North records an estimated 14,727 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared against the 2021 Census tally of 12,962 people, this represents an addition of 1,765 people (13.6%). The current estimate builds upon the 14,575 resident population calculated by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 543 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Population density stands at 1,048 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with standard benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch regions. The 13.6% demographic expansion registered in the suburb of Altona North outpaced both the wider SA3 area (6.9%) and the state overall, establishing it as a key regional growth performer.
International migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 73.0% of recent population additions. Projections developed by Geoscience Australia and the ABS from 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 areas, while unrepresented SA2s utilise 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via a weighted aggregation methodology. These aggregated age-specific growth distributions are further projected for the 2032 to 2041 period. In line with broader demographic trajectories, the suburb of Altona North is projected to achieve top-quartile national population expansion, gaining 4,116 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level figures—an overall increase of 26.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,162 new dwellings have been approved in Altona North over the past five years, an average of 232 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 176 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 188, 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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An evaluation of ABS building statistics by AreaSearch shows that Altona North recorded an annual average of approximately 232 new residential approvals, accumulating to around 1,162 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 188 approvals have been registered. Residential supply and demand have demonstrated balance over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, averaging 1.3 incoming residents per completed dwelling; however, this ratio has climbed to 3.5 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years, highlighting heightened local interest alongside emerging supply pressures. Approved residential projects carry an average construction value of $443,000.
In addition, commercial planning activity has generated $147.3 million in approvals during this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential building momentum. Per capita building activity in Altona North exceeds Greater Melbourne by 57.0%, offering substantial variety for prospective purchasers and outstripping the national norm due to strong builder interest. Recent residential building activity comprises 19.0% detached houses alongside 81.0% medium and high-density housing types. This orientation toward higher-density options enhances affordability and appeals directly to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a marked departure from the prevailing established environment (where separate houses represent 69.0%), responding to tighter land availability while accommodating evolving living and budget requirements. Demonstrating its ongoing growth profile, Altona North records approximately 91 people per approval. Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate Altona North will add 3,956 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well positioned to satisfy this emerging demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population gains above existing projections.
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Development applications around Altona North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Altona North, worth an estimated $3.69 billion. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.4 billion. 25 are already under construction and 24 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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Infrastructure works, urban master plans, and capital works programs exert a substantial impact on local performance, with 26 projects identified by AreaSearch as having significant influence on the area. Prominent developments include Newport Village, The Fabric Altona North, Spotswood Yards Precinct, and Altona North Strategic Site, with key details summarized below.
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Mobil Melbourne Terminal Conversion
Conversion of the former Altona refinery into one of Australia's largest fuel import and storage terminals, leveraging existing tanks, pipelines and deep-water wharf access at Gellibrand. The terminal is fully operational, supplying approximately 40% of Victoria's fuel needs. Additional storage capacity of almost 250 million litres was commissioned by mid-2025 to meet the federal government's Minimum Stockholding Obligation. Demolition of former refinery process units and associated infrastructure commenced September 2025, with works continuing through to end of 2027.Contractor Liberty Industrial is carrying out the demolition. Parts of the site not required for terminal operations may be rezoned for alternative industrial or commercial uses in future.
The Fabric Altona North
The Fabric Altona North is a masterplanned sustainable community by Mirvac on an 11.4-hectare former industrial site, delivering over 550 townhomes and future mid-rise apartments. All homes achieve a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating, net-zero energy design with rooftop solar panels, and Livable Housing Australia Silver Certification. Features more than 3.15ha of public open space including Patchwork Park and The Lawn active park. Construction is ongoing in multiple stages with residents settled, and full completion expected by FY2029.
Spotswood Yards Precinct
Redevelopment of the 4.7-hectare former Victorian Railway Workshops into a mixed-use precinct. The master plan includes 841 residences across eight buildings, 200 hotel rooms, and 1,875 sqm of lifestyle amenities including central gardens, cinemas, and co-working spaces. The precinct features adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and a range of retail services including a supermarket, medical centre, and childcare.
Altona North Strategic Site
The 67 hectare Altona North Strategic Site (Precinct 15) is transforming a former industrial area into a mixed-use urban renewal precinct. The master plan will deliver around 3,000 dwellings for approximately 7,000 residents, 8.9 hectares of open space, a community hub, local retail, and affordable housing. Construction is well advanced across multiple landholdings, with Mirvac's The Fabric progressing through staged delivery and Stockland's Haven continuing townhouse releases. The Lawn central park is open and additional parks, streets and community infrastructure continue to be delivered.
8-14 Burns Road Redevelopment
Gateway Capital is undertaking a long-term redevelopment of a 2.27ha industrial site into an institutional-grade last-mile logistics facility[cite: 1]. The site currently operates with hardstand and a 1,181sqm workshop generating holding income during planning[cite: 1]. It features direct arterial connectivity to the West Gate Freeway, Princes Freeway, and Western Ring Road[cite: 1].
Stockland Haven
Boutique Stockland masterplanned townhome community in Altona North, approximately 11km from the Melbourne CBD. Haven comprises 289 freehold 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes designed by SJB Architects and built by Glenvill, arranged across 13 townhome styles including The Rupert, Flynn, Roxy and Rosa. The community is centred on a central park with playground and a network of pocket parks, with no body corporate fees. Sales are active with completed and move-in ready homes alongside off-the-plan releases, and townhomes are currently listed from AUD 849,000.
Green Streets Program
Ongoing Hobsons Bay City Council initiative to green residential streets through urban design, community collaboration, and large-scale tree planting. The program sits under the council's Urban Forest Strategy, which targets 30 percent tree canopy cover across the municipality by 2040. More than 30,000 advanced trees have been planted since the strategy was adopted, with the 2026 program alone including over 2,000 new trees across streets, parks, and reserves. Green Streets specifically identifies and redesigns residential streets to incorporate expanded tree canopy, passive stormwater filtration, improved walking and cycling outcomes, and understorey planting to boost biodiversity and cool the local environment.
Stockland Haven
Boutique masterplanned townhome community by Stockland comprising 289 two, three and four bedroom homes designed by SJB Architects on a 6.3 hectare site. Located in Altona North, 11km from Melbourne CBD, with freehold titles and no body corporate fees. Anchored by a 4,000 sqm central park and pocket parks, with sustainability features including double glazing, rainwater capture and solar. As of mid-2026 the project is in its final stages of sale, with a mix of completed and under-construction homes remaining.
6,937 residents of Altona North are employed, from a labour force of 7,293. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 17,136, about 116% 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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Altona North features an educated local labor pool with strong representation across professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.8% during the preceding year according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 6,937, with unemployment sitting 0.1% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while local labor participation of 62.9% trailed the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 34.0% of working locals indicated working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for resident workers are construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Local specialization is most pronounced in construction, where local representation is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.1% of resident employment, trailing the Greater Melbourne mark of 14.2%. Census figures reveal a ratio of 0.8 local jobs per resident, highlighting solid access to local employment. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures, which were compiled from larger statistical regions, for the twelve-month period ending March 2026. During this timeframe, employment grew by 1.8% and the labour force expanded by 2.2%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% alongside a 2.3% rise in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts from Mar-26 to shed light on anticipated future demand within Altona North. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and were overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. The national outlook indicates a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7% expansion over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to Altona North's job mix, the anticipated local employment growth is 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years. This calculation represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Altona North is $1,695 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $753 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,145 a year against an average of $70,252. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Altona North recorded a median income of $57,145 and an average income of $70,252. These figures outpace nationwide averages, while sitting alongside Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Incorporating a Wage Price Index uplift of 9.62% since financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings as of March 2026 to approximately $62,642 for median income and $77,010 for average income. In the 2021 Census, Altona North registered modest outcomes for individual, household, and family earnings, positioning between the 39th and 47th percentiles.
The single largest income group encompasses 28.5% of residents (4,197 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader regional distributions where 32.8% fall into that range. Housing affordability indicators show notable strain, with 83.2% of income remaining disposable (ranking at the 46th percentile), while the local SEIFA income position sits within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Altona North had 4,697 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. 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 records show the residential profile of Altona North comprised 69.1% separate houses and 30.9% semi-detached, apartment, and other property types, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Altona North was elevated relative to metropolitan levels at 36.7%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 31.5% and rental properties made up 31.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,167, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent reached $400 compared to $390 across the metropolitan area. On a national level, Altona North exceeds Australian averages for both monthly mortgages ($1,863) and weekly rents ($375).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Altona North counted 4,697 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,337 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 70.5% of households, consisting of couples with children (32.1%), couples without children (24.0%), and single-parent arrangements (12.7%). Non-family living situations represent the other 29.5%, driven by single-person households at 26.7% and group living arrangements at 2.8%. The area's median household size of 2.6 people aligns directly with Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.2% of adults in Altona North hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,044 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,061 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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Tertiary attainment in Altona North sits below regional figures, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne, pointing to scope for educational advancement. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 20.0%, postgraduate degrees represent 6.1%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are well represented, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials across certificates (16.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This includes 10.5% attending primary schools, 6.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Altona North reaches 107 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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 transport connectivity in Altona North is provided by a network of 107 bus stops served by 11 routes, generating 4,298 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with local residents situated an average distance of 154 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the area's residential function, commuting is predominantly outbound, with private vehicle transport serving as the primary choice at 84% and rail accounting for 6%. Household car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. In addition, 34.0% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census data, reflecting conditions during COVID-19.
Across all transit lines, frequency averages 614 trips per day, which provides approximately 40 weekly trips for each transit stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.3% of residents in Altona North report no long-term health condition. 9.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch on mortality and chronic illness indicate below-average health outcomes in Altona North. While general population rates of common illnesses are standard, higher incidences are present across older demographics. Private health insurance uptake is solid, covering approximately 55% of residents (~8,039 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 7.2 and 7.1% of residents respectively, whereas 70.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions compared with 72.6% regionally. The working-age bracket exhibits robust health with minimal chronic issues.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.3% of the local population (2,400 people), slightly exceeding the 15.1% share in Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges despite performing below broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.1% of Altona North residents were born overseas and 45.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.5%) and English (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Altona North demonstrates substantial multicultural representation, with 37.1% of inhabitants born overseas and 45.1% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the most widespread religious affiliation, encompassing 47.7% of residents. Islam features significant local concentration, representing 17.2% of the population in contrast to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Altona North are Australian (16.5%), English (16.4%), and Other (11.3%). Pronounced demographic concentrations are evident across specific communities, including Lebanese ancestry at 8.0% (compared with 0.8% across the region), Maltese ancestry at 3.1% (versus 1.1%), and Croatian ancestry at 1.5% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Altona North is 37. 24.5% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Altona North closely tracks Greater Melbourne, with the most significant divergence between them being 1.2 percentage points. The median age estimated by AreaSearch is 37 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census figure and matching Greater Melbourne's median age of 37 from that Census. The most notable structural shift since the Census is a contraction in seniors and retirees aged 65+, moving from 19.4% down to an estimated 16.3%. Forecasts to 2041 indicate that mature adults and young retirees aged 45 - 64 will absorb the majority of population growth, expanding by 1,466 residents (47%) to reach 4,573.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Altona North
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 18 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 — 543 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,962 at the 2021 Census → 14,727 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 (SAL20037). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.