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Altona (Vic.) has an estimated 12,439 residents, up from 11,490 at the 2021 Census — a change of 949 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 292 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 743 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 population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Altona (Vic.) has a population calculated at approximately 12,439 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 949 people (8.3%) since the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 11,490 people. The modification is determined from the resident population of 12,377, calculated by AreaSearch after analyzing the most recent ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and a further 292 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 743 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively consistent with averages observed across places analyzed by AreaSearch. The 8.3% expansion of the suburb of Altona (Vic.) since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area (6.8%), making it a regional growth leader. Population expansion for the locality was mainly pushed by overseas migration which made up approximately 76.0% of total population gains during recent times. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023 with adjustments calculated using a method of weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population trends, an above median population expansion of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Altona (Vic.) predicted to grow by 1,731 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a rise of 13.4% in total over the 16 years.
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565 new dwellings have been approved in Altona (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 112 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 84, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics, apportioned from statistical area data, Altona has seen approximately 113 dwellings obtain development approval annually, with an estimated 565 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 77 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.1 new residents per year arriving per new home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market exhibits good equilibrium between supply and demand, promoting stable conditions, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $602,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Furthermore, $92.2 million in commercial development approvals have been documented this financial year, showing high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Altona has comparable development levels (per person), promoting market stability in line with regional patterns. New development comprises 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift toward denser development offers accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a major departure from existing housing patterns (currently 61.0% houses), suggesting declining developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At approximately 118 people per approval, Altona shows a developing area. Future projections indicate Altona adding 1,669 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should easily satisfy demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Altona (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Altona (Vic.), worth an estimated $174 million. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.1 billion. 26 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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 can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Maidstone Street Level Crossing Removal (Altona), Level Crossing Removal - Maidstone Street Altona, Altona / Racecourse Road Ford Crossing Rebuild, and Altona Pier Redevelopment, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Maidstone Street Level Crossing Removal (Altona)
Removal of the dangerous and congested level crossing at Maidstone Street, Altona on the Werribee Line by constructing a new road bridge over the rail corridor. The bridge features patterned surfaces, porthole-inspired windows, a new pedestrian and bike path on the western side, street lighting, and landscaping with over 70 native trees and 12,000 plants reflecting the nearby Altona Grasslands. The project removes congestion for more than 14,400 vehicles that use the crossing daily, with boom gates currently down over 20 percent of the morning peak.Major construction is underway, with the crossing set to be gone for good in 2027 and the Werribee Line boom gate free by 2030.
Altona / Racecourse Road Ford Crossing Rebuild
$1.9 million project to rebuild the Altona / Racecourse Road Ford Crossing at the lower end of Kororoit Creek. Upgrade will improve flood resilience, vehicle access during high water events, and enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians using this important local connection.
Altona Pier Redevelopment
The $11.9 million redevelopment of the historic Altona Pier, completed in January 2024, delivered a new 310-metre-long Y-shaped pier with timber decking, modern lighting, handrails, accessible lower landing for swimming and boating, seating (including from salvaged timber), and emergency vehicle access. Managed by Parks Victoria, the project provides a safe, accessible facility for fishing, boating, walking, recreation, and community gatherings on Port Phillip Bay.
Bruce Comben Reserve Master Plan
Master plan development for Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona Meadows including upgrades to sports facilities, playground equipment, walking tracks, and community amenities. Project aims to enhance recreational opportunities and community gathering spaces for growing residential population in the area.
Level Crossing Removal - Maidstone Street Altona
The Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Project is removing the Maidstone Street level crossing by constructing a new road bridge over the Werribee Line. Major construction is underway, with bridge beam installation in progress, a temporary road now operating to maintain traffic flow, and almost 700 metres of new shared walking and cycling paths being delivered. The crossing is scheduled to be removed and the bridge opened in 2027.
Altona Connect
Altona Connect is a completed trade and restricted retail destination at the gateway of the Altona Garden Industrial Estate, featuring six commercial tenancies each offering 625 square metres of flexible retail space with complementary mezzanine offices and back-of-house warehouse areas. The development features modern amenities, secure roller shutters, native landscaping, and high-quality design for trade suppliers and restricted retail businesses.
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.
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.
7,035 residents of Altona (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 7,196. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 69.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, and 2.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,035 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is generally similar to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 40.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The area shows particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has limited presence with 11.3% employment compared to 14.2% regionally. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 2.1% and labour force increased by 2.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This compares to Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Altona. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Altona's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Altona (Vic.) is $1,826 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $947 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,033 a year against an average of $80,800. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the suburb of Altona is extremely high nationally, with the median assessed at $65,033 while the average income stands at $80,800. This contrasts to Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,289 (median) and $88,573 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 73rd percentile ($947 weekly), while household income sits at the 54th percentile.
Income brackets indicate the predominant cohort spans 28.8% of locals (3,582 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 56th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Altona (Vic.) had 4,803 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 9% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $385 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,197 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Altona, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 61.1% houses and 38.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Altona was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 37.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (31.0%) or rented (31.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Melbourne metro average at $2,197, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $385, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Altona's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Altona (Vic.) counted 4,803 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,200 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 65.6% of all households, comprising 27.8% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.4%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.6% of adults in Altona (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 23.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 18.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,637 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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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The educational profile of this locality is distinct within the region, as university qualification rates (35.6% of residents aged 15+) surpass the Australian average of 30.4% as well as the SA4 region (32.0%), showing the value the community places on higher learning. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.0%, with postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%) following. Practical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 26.7% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 9.6% in primary school, 6.2% in secondary school, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Altona (Vic.) reaches 70 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 public transit options shows 70 active stops operating in the area, consisting of different bus services. These locations are served by 10 separate routes, which combine to support 3,658 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is classified as outstanding, with inhabitants typically situated 177 meters from their closest transit stop. Because this is mostly a residential locality, the majority of commuters travel outwards, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 81%, and 10% utilizing trains. Car ownership averages 1.1 per household, which is lower than the wider regional average.
A high proportion of residents, at 40.6%, work from home (2021 Census; this may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 522 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.9% of residents in Altona (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Altona residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (7,301 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.0 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 68.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,599 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.6% of Altona (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 20.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Altona was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 29.6% of its population born overseas and 20.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Altona was found to be Christianity, which makes up 49.2% of people in Altona. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Altona are English, comprising 23.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.8% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 4.4% of Altona (vs 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (vs 0.7%) and Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Altona (Vic.) is 42. 19.9% 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 42 years in the suburb of Altona (Vic.) is notably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is also older than the Australian average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age group shows a strong presence at 14.6% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.4%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 8.0% to 9.5% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort dropped from 12.0% to 10.4%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate key changes for the suburb of Altona (Vic.), led by the 55 to 64 group which is expected to rise by 33% (491 people), growing from 1,467 to 1,959.
Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age categories are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Altona (Vic.)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 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 Jul 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 — 292 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,490 at the 2021 Census → 12,439 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 (SAL20035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.