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Altona North has an estimated 14,669 residents, up from 12,962 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,707 people, or 13.2%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 544 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 1,045 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases covering the surrounding region, combined with fresh location markers verified by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Altona North has an assessed population of approximately 14,669 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,707 people (13.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,962 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 14,545, projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside an extra 544 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 1,044 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks documented across locations analysed by AreaSearch.
The 13.2% rate of growth in the suburb of Altona North since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (6.8%) and the state overall, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 73.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For SA2 territories where these figures are unavailable, AreaSearch relies on projections from the VIC State Government for LGAs and regions released in 2023, modifying them via a weighted aggregation approach of demographic growth translating from LGA down to SA2 zones. Projections of growth categorized by age bands from these aggregations are additionally utilized for all locations from the year 2032 through to 2041. Projecting forward, substantial gains are anticipated in the leading quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the suburb of Altona North projected to expand by 4,161 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a cumulative increase of 27.5% across the 16 years.
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1,183 new dwellings have been approved in Altona North over the past five years, an average of 236 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 179 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 195, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from regional data, Altona North sees roughly 236 homes secure development consent annually, culminating in an estimated 1,183 approved properties during the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25) alongside 179 throughout FY-26 so far. Averaging 1 new resident per year arriving per new home over the 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the balance between supply and demand has remained harmonious to support stable conditions, although this has risen to 3.7 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising local appeal and a potential shortfall in supply.
Approvals for residential constructions average $443,000 in value, which is slightly higher than the regional benchmark, indicating an emphasis on premium builds. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $147.3 million during this financial year, reflecting healthy investment by local enterprises. Compared with Greater Melbourne, Altona North registers 90.0% more construction volume per resident, giving purchasers a wider selection, even though building pace has decelerated lately. This level of activity is vastly higher than the national baseline, pointing to high builder confidence. The mix of new construction consists of 16.0% detached houses and 84.0% multi-unit options like townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher density creates more attainable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and those entering the property market for the first time. This represents a major departure from the established property mix, which currently stands at 69.0% houses, showing that vacant developable land is shrinking while indicating a response to changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With roughly 97 residents per approved dwelling, Altona North exhibits characteristics of a growing location. Demographic projections indicate that Altona North is set to add 4,030 residents by 2041, counting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Supported by ongoing building volumes, residential supply looks set to satisfy demand, producing positive purchasing conditions for buyers while potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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 $44.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 23 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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An area's economic outlook is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and planning schemes. In total, 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential local impact. Major projects include Spotswood Yards Precinct, The Fabric Altona North, Altona North Strategic Site, and Newport Village, with details provided on those of highest relevance.
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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.
6,910 residents of Altona North are employed, from a labour force of 7,264. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 62.3%. 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 17,068, 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 benefits from a highly educated labor force, showing a robust presence of professional services, a jobless rate of 4.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical files. In March 2026, there are 6,910 working residents, with the unemployment rate standing 0.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce is lower at 62.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census details show that a substantial 34.0% of local workers operated from home, though this was likely influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local workers are mostly employed in building and construction, healthcare & social assistance, and retail trade. The neighborhood exhibits a particularly notable concentration in construction, with its employment share tracking at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance accounts for only 11.1% of local employment, which is below the Greater Melbourne figure of 14.2%. The ratio of 0.8 local jobs per resident recorded at the Census points to substantial employment options nearby. Evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the surrounding statistical zones show that over the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.8% while the overall labor force expanded by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% expansion in its labor force, with a jobless rate increase of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate prospective demand within Altona North. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce breakdown to project future patterns. Although nationwide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local workforce suggests Altona North's employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, noting this is a weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized demographic forecasts.
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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The local income level is higher than the national benchmark based on ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income for tax-paying residents is $57,145, and the average income is $70,252, which compares to Greater Melbourne statistics of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modern estimates stand at roughly $62,642 for median incomes and $77,010 for average incomes as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual earnings are moderate, placing between the 39th and 47th percentiles.
The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket which accounts for 28.5% of residents (4,180 individuals), mirroring the broader metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures related to housing are high, with only 83.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 46th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the locality in 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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The breakdown of residential properties at the time of the latest Census consisted of 69.1% separate houses and 30.9% alternative housing options like townhouses, flats, and other dwellings, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan distribution of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% alternative formats. The rate of outright home ownership was notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark, sitting at 36.7%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (31.5%) or occupied by tenants (31.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,167, and the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $400, compared to metropolitan values of $2,000 and $390.
Across Australia, mortgage payments are significantly higher than the national average of $1,863, and rental costs also exceed the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Altona North counted 4,697 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,316 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 make up the majority of households at 70.5%, consisting of 32.1% couples raising children, 24.0% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.5%, with lone person households representing 26.7% and group housing making up 2.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 people is identical to the Greater Melbourne average.
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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Academic credentials lag behind regional averages, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This disparity suggests room for further educational development and training. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational and practical skills are well-represented, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from technical programs, comprising advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (16.8%). School and university attendance is quite strong, with 28.4% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 10.5% attending primary schools, 6.7% in secondary institutions, and 4.7% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Altona North reaches 107 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 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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Analysis of transit networks shows 107 active public transport stops in Altona North, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 11 distinct routes, which combine to support 2,817 passenger journeys per week. Transport accessibility is outstanding, with residents living an average of 154 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers commute to outer areas, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 84%, while 6% travel by train. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per household. A high 34.0% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 402 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 26 weekly trips for each transport stop. The linked map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point 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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Assessments of mortality records and chronic illness statistics by AreaSearch suggest that health outcomes are below the regional average, although the incidence of general health conditions across the overall population is relatively typical. However, it exceeds the national average in senior cohorts, while the proportion of people with private health cover is high, representing approximately 55% of the local population (~8,007 individuals). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues reported locally are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.2 and 7.1% of residents. Meanwhile, 70.3% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% for Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population shows good health levels with low rates of long-term illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.3% of the population (2,537 individuals), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents present some difficulties, though they rank more favorably nationally than the overall local population.
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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The neighborhood shows high levels of cultural mix, with 37.1% of residents born outside Australia and 45.1% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 47.7% of the local population. However, the most pronounced divergence from metropolitan averages is in Islam, which represents 17.2% of the local population, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. Regarding parental birthplace, the leading ancestral lines are Australian, representing 16.5% of the population, English at 16.4%, and Other at 11.3%. There are also significant differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Lebanese heritage accounting for 8.0% of the local population compared to 0.8% across the region, Maltese ancestry at 3.1% compared to 1.1% regionally, and Croatian heritage at 1.5% compared to 0.7% across the metropolitan area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Altona North is 37. 24.7% 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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Altona North has a median age of 37, matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 and sitting close to the Australian median of 38 years. The 85+ age group is well-represented at 4.0% compared to Greater Melbourne, whereas the 15 - 24 age band is less common, making up 9.8% of the population. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 16.0% to 17.1% of the local population, while the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 7.7% to 6.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age distribution, led by the 45 to 54 group which is expected to grow by 43% (770 individuals) to reach 2,560 from 1,789.
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 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 | Aug 2026 this month 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 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 — 544 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,962 at the 2021 Census → 14,669 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 (SAL20037). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.