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Ardeer has an estimated 3,293 residents, up from 3,170 at the 2021 Census — a change of 123 people, or 3.9%. That puts 1,546 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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Drawing on ABS broader regional updates alongside validated new addresses verified by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Ardeer is estimated to have a population of approximately 3,293 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 123 people (3.9%) relative to the 3,170 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this figure by examining the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 (which indicated 3,277 residents) and accounting for 31 validated new addresses registered after the Census benchmark. With 1,546 persons per square kilometer, the local density surpasses the typical national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the suburb of Ardeer outpaced its broader SA3 area (2.2%) with its 3.9% gain post-2021 census, establishing itself as an area of notable regional growth. This expansion was predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, who made up roughly 82.0% of total recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Ardeer incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (anchored to 2022). Where direct SA2 figures are absent, AreaSearch applies 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts through a weighted distribution method converting LGA growth to SA2 equivalents, while applying age-cohort growth trajectories across all localities from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, future projections place the locality within the highest quartile nationwide for growth, with aggregated SA2 estimates indicating an expansion of 729 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 21.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
57 new dwellings have been approved in Ardeer over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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's evaluation of ABS building approval figures mapped to statistical divisions, Ardeer records an average of approximately 11 residential approvals annually, totaling roughly 57 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with 9 approved during FY-25 to date. Against a backdrop of recent population declines, this additions pipeline has supported buyer choice while balancing demand, with newly built homes carrying an average construction value of $479,000. In addition, $5.9 million in commercial developments have been approved during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the neighborhood.
Per capita building volume in Ardeer exceeds Greater Melbourne by 14.0% over the 5 year period, maintaining a steady inventory of properties for prospective purchasers while underwriting current market demand. However, this level of building falls below national benchmarks, pointing to the suburb's established character and possible town planning constraints. Detached houses account for 27.0% of recent approvals, whereas medium-to-high density attached dwellings represent 73.0%. This shift toward attached formats provides more accessible price thresholds for downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. This pattern marks a clear departure from the historical stock profile (where houses currently make up 77.0%), reflecting site constraints, lifestyle evolutions, and the demand for diverse dwelling types. A metric of roughly 345 people per dwelling approval reflects a mature, established residential market. Forecasts indicate that Ardeer will absorb 713 additional residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should dwelling approvals remain at current levels, residential supply could struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying market competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ardeer
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ardeer. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.8 billion. 12 are already under construction and 18 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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Local infrastructure investments, major planning schemes, and strategic public projects play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. Within the area, AreaSearch has cataloged a total of 6 projects expected to drive local change. Notable developments include Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Derrimut Technology Hub, 661-663 Ballarat Road, Ardeer, and Ardeer Community Park Renewal, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Sunshine Superhub and Albion Station Upgrade
A major transformation of Sunshine Station into a transport superhub and the complete rebuild of Albion Station as part of Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1. The 4.1 billion dollar project spans 6km of track upgrades from West Footscray to Albion, untangling a complex rail junction to enable airport services and Melton Line electrification. Major construction is actively underway following early works and utility relocations, with completion targeted for 2030.
Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct
The Sunshine Health, Wellbeing and Education Precinct is a 67 hectare health, education and employment precinct in St Albans centred around Sunshine Hospital, Joan Kirner Womens and Childrens Hospital, Ginifer Station and surrounding uses. The Victorian Planning Authority has prepared a draft plan with Brimbank City Council and Victorian Government agencies to guide land use change, new jobs, improved streetscapes and environmental upgrades. The precinct is a key western Melbourne growth area supported by major transport investment and future employment, housing and liveability improvements.
Vietnamese Museum Australia
Australia's first museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of Vietnamese refugee settlement in Australia. The three-storey building, designed by Konzepte Melbourne, features a wave-like facade and bamboo exterior details symbolising the journey to freedom. Total funding of approximately $20.4 million includes $9.7M Federal, $8.7M State, and $2M additional State contributions plus community fundraising. The museum will house over 100,000 stories on veterans, refugees, and Vietnamese Australians, receive more than 280 artefacts, and include a resource centre, function centre and cafe for up to 450 guests.Part of the Multicultural Museums Victoria network. Construction commenced April 2025 and reached the topping-out milestone in September 2025, two weeks ahead of schedule. Builder is McCorkell Constructions.
Ardeer Community Park Renewal
Renewal of Ardeer Community Park to upgrade existing facilities and introduce new features based on community feedback, including a new play space, shelter, picnic facilities, and sports amenities.
Deer Park Estate
A 1 billion AUD, 66-hectare industrial and logistics estate delivering up to 340,000sqm of prime warehouse space. Construction is underway with Asahi Beverages as the first anchor tenant. The precinct targets a 5 Star Green Star rating and features highbay warehousing, data centre potential, and strategic access to major transport routes.
Avondale Heights - Former TAFE Campus Redevelopment
Residential development of the former Kangan Batman TAFE campus site on Military Road. Joint venture between Development Victoria and Frasers Property Australia to deliver 135 contemporary townhouses. The site was purchased after the TAFE campus closed in 2005.
Western Rail Plan - Sunshine Superhub (West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade)
The Western Rail Plan umbrella program is now centred on the Sunshine Superhub, formally known as the Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade. The $4.1 billion program spans 6km from West Footscray to Albion, untangling a complex rail junction by building 6km of new raised track and 2 rail bridges to separate 6 regional and metropolitan rail lines. Sunshine Station will be transformed into a superhub with 2 new dedicated regional platforms and an extended concourse, supporting more than 1,000 train services per day.A new Tottenham Station and a rebuilt Albion Station are also included. The enabling works contract was awarded in February 2026 to a consortium of McConnell Dowell, Arup, Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line and VIDA Rail, with early works commencing April 2026. Full construction completion is targeted for 2030. The Geelong Fast Rail component has been cancelled following the withdrawal of federal funding in November 2023. Electrification to Melton and Wyndham Vale remains a future stage subject to separate business cases.
Melbourne Airport Rail - Sunshine to Albion Package
Stage 1 of the Melbourne Airport Rail connecting passengers from West Footscray to Albion. The project involves upgrading Sunshine Station into a superhub, laying over 6 kilometres of new track, constructing two new rail bridges, and adding new regional platforms. Construction commenced in early 2026.
1,733 residents of Ardeer are employed, from a labour force of 1,897. Unemployment sits at 8.6%, with participation at 69.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,819, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Ardeer maintains an educated workforce with solid representation across vital service industries, recording an unemployment rate of 8.6% and a 1.8% rise in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch's regional data modeling. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,733, while the local jobless rate sits 3.9% above the 4.8% registered across Greater Melbourne, indicating potential for labor market tightening; overall participation aligns closely with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.1%. Census data further indicates that 24.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic-era movement restrictions at the time should be factored in.
Resident employment is primarily anchored in health care & social assistance, construction, as well as transport, postal & warehousing. Concentration is especially pronounced in transport, postal & warehousing, which tracks at 1.7 times the wider regional rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 6.8% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Melbourne figure of 10.1%. The comparison between resident workers and local job counts highlights that this largely residential enclave provides a limited volume of internal jobs. An examination of SALM and ABS statistical releases indicates that local employment expanded by 1.8% over the 12-month period alongside a 1.4% expansion in the labor pool, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Further context regarding future labor demand in Ardeer is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year intervals and aligned with the local industry distribution, these national forecasts anticipate overall workforce growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, albeit with variation by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Ardeer's employment structure suggests resident employment could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (a weighted illustrative model that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ardeer is $1,452 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $698 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,542 a year against an average of $55,123. 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Ardeer recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $47,542 and an average of $55,123. These amounts fall below nationwide averages and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated modeled earnings stand at approximately $52,116 for the median and $60,426 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and individual incomes between the 28th and 32nd percentiles.
Within the community, 34.4% of residents (1,132 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 32.8% regional proportion. Affordability constraints are notable, with residents retaining 82.6% of income, placing the area in the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ardeer had 1,143 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition in Ardeer consisted of 76.8% separate houses and 23.2% other residential formats (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright home ownership stood at 31.0%, matching the Melbourne metro benchmark, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.7% and rental accommodation comprised 35.4%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments of $1,700 were lower than the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, and weekly rental payments of $340 sat below the metropolitan median of $390.
Across Australia, Ardeer's financing costs also sit below the national average mortgage of $1,863 and typical rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ardeer counted 1,143 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of households at 63.2%, broken down into couples with children (26.2%), couples without children (20.0%), and single parent households (14.3%). The remaining 36.8% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person dwellings at 32.0% and shared group living at 5.0%. With a median size of 2.4 people per home, local households are slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.9% of adults in Ardeer hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 255 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 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 educational attainment in Ardeer sits below broader metropolitan levels, with 27.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.0% throughout Greater Melbourne, suggesting room for ongoing educational upskilling. Bachelor degree holders make up 18.2% of residents, while postgraduate degree holders account for 7.3% and graduate diploma recipients represent 2.4%. Technical and vocational credentials feature strongly, held by 30.3% of residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificate-level courses (19.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 30.0% of residents actively undertaking education. Among this group, 10.1% are attending primary school, 6.2% are enrolled in secondary school, and 5.9% are completing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ardeer reaches 13 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 13 transport stops across the suburb of Ardeer providing bus transit. These facilities are served by 8 routes that deliver a combined 2,068 passenger services each week. Access is favorable, with residents positioned an average of 259 meters from their closest transit point. Given the residential makeup, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles represent the primary mode at 84%, followed by 9% using train services. Private car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per household, while 24.3% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census (a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 295 per day, which translates to roughly 159 weekly services for each individual stop.
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72.0% of residents in Ardeer report no long-term health condition. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% 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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AreaSearch metrics on chronic disease and mortality indicate notable health considerations for Ardeer, with standard medical conditions common across all demographics and noticeably elevated among older residents. Membership in private health insurance is low at approximately 49% of the population (~1,603 people), compared against 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnoses in the area, recorded among 8.4 and 7.3% of the populace respectively, while 72.0% reported no chronic medical issues (compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne). Residents aged under 65 exhibit favorable health indicators relative to benchmarks.
Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 17.2% of the local population (566 people), above the 15.1% share seen across Greater Melbourne, with senior health metrics presenting distinct challenges despite ranking lower nationally than the general community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.8% of Ardeer residents were born overseas and 52.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (13.3%) and Australian (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Ardeer, where 47.8% of the populace was born overseas and 52.9% converse in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith at 47.7% of residents. A particularly distinct divergence is seen in Buddhism, which accounts for 7.6% of local residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestry groups in Ardeer include Other at 19.6% (above the 14.6% metropolitan figure), English at 13.3% (below the 20.1% regional level), and Australian at 12.4% (trailing the 18.4% Greater Melbourne level).
Other cultural communities also exhibit marked divergence from regional patterns, notably Polish at 3.0% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Vietnamese at 11.0% (compared to 1.9%), and Maltese at 4.5% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ardeer is 37. 26.4% 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 Ardeer displays distinct variations when compared to Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 35.9% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding the Greater Melbourne share of 32.1%, whereas individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 26.3%, below the wider metropolitan figure of 30.5%. The estimated median age stands at 37 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 from that census. Since that count, seniors and retirees (65+) have increased their share from 16.2% to an estimated 17.2%.
Through to 2041, the retiree and elderly bracket is anticipated to generate the most significant growth, rising by 301 residents (53%) to a total of 867.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ardeer
8 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,170 at the 2021 Census → 3,293 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 (SAL20062). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.