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Armadale (Vic.) has an estimated 10,082 residents, up from 9,368 at the 2021 Census — a change of 714 people, or 7.6%. 173 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 4,711 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Armadale (Vic.) is estimated at roughly 10,082, according to AreaSearch analysis of wider ABS demographic updates alongside validated new addresses logged after the Census. This marks an expansion of 714 people (7.6%) compared to the 9,368 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this change by examining the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, which indicated a resident count of 10,078, supplemented by 173 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a density ratio of 4,711 persons per square kilometer, the area ranks in the top 10% of all national locations assessed by AreaSearch, underscoring intense demand for local land.
The 7.6% post-census gain in the suburb of Armadale (Vic.) tracks within 1.9 percentage points of the wider state figure (9.5%), demonstrating robust underlying momentum. Demographic growth across the locality has been propelled chiefly by overseas migration, which generated around 92.0% of recent population gains. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA-level population growth down to the SA2 tier. Age-group growth rates derived from these aggregations are subsequently projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic models, the suburb of Armadale (Vic.) is tracking toward lower quartile growth relative to national statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 estimates pointing to an addition of 257 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 2.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
256 new dwellings have been approved in Armadale (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 23, 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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Building approvals data from the ABS, compiled by AreaSearch across statistical areas, indicates that annual residential approvals have averaged roughly 51 new homes, culminating in an estimated 256 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 23 recorded to date in FY-25. Despite recent population decreases, residential supply appears to have adequately tracked demand to maintain solid purchasing opportunities. The expected construction cost of newly developed dwellings averages $2,648,000, underscoring a strategic emphasis among developers on the premium, luxury segment. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $31.5 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development momentum.
Residential building volume is subdued when compared to Greater Melbourne, sitting 63.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This constrained flow of new stock typically reinforces market demand and value for existing homes. Recent construction activity is heavily weighted toward medium and high-density housing at 93.0%, while detached houses represent only 7.0%. This pivot toward higher-density development offers practical market entry points that suit downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. It also marks a departure from the current local housing composition of 26.0% houses, signaling limited development site availability along with shifting buyer preferences toward diverse, accessible housing. A ratio of approximately 402 people per dwelling approval characterizes a mature, established market. Demographic projections suggest an increase of 253 residents through to 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Under prevailing construction levels, upcoming housing delivery is positioned to meet prospective requirements with ease, maintaining favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Armadale (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Armadale (Vic.), worth an estimated $75 million. A further 143 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.3 billion. 47 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Strategic planning initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and major works play a foundational role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 17 projects within the locality that could influence future outcomes. Prominent developments include Heirloom Armadale, Grandview Prahran, Amara Armadale, and Mercer Armadale, with significant works itemized in the list below.
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Amara Armadale
Boutique residential building of around 10 residences designed by Bruce Henderson Architects on High Street, featuring premium finishes and large terraces. Sales underway with display suite nearby on High Street.
Heirloom Armadale
A boutique multi-residential development in Armadale, featuring 38 oversized two, three, and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed by Woods Bagot with landscaping by Jack Merlo, the project draws on the area's Edwardian and Victorian architectural heritage. Construction has commenced, with completion anticipated in mid-2027. It includes retail spaces, a concierge service, and secure basement parking.
Mercer Armadale
An exclusive collection of 8 luxurious three and four-bedroom townhomes, designed by Conrad Architects, with high-end amenities, private lifts, rooftop gardens, and a focus on natural stone and quality finishes in the culturally rich suburb of Armadale.
872-874 High Street Armadale
Permit-approved infill apartment project on High Street with an Ewert Leaf-designed, four-level residential building comprising 14 dwellings over basement parking. The site was sold in 2021 with the permit in place; as of 2025 there is no verified commencement of construction on the existing clinic buildings fronting High Street.
Grandview Prahran
A boutique collection of 26 luxury all-electric residences across four levels at 646 High Street, Prahran East Village. Designed by Carr Architecture for Abadeen Group and built by Manresa Construction, the project is anchored by a 100-year-old nationally heritage-listed Apple Myrtle gum tree, around which a curved architectural form has been crafted. Features include 3m ceilings, rooftop terraces with city views, 305sqm of communal gardens landscaped by Acre, EV charger readiness, number plate recognition, and a 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.ANZ confirmed as project funder. Over $50 million in sales achieved within six months of launch.
Huntingtower Place
Contemporary residential development featuring 10 finely detailed apartments with sculptural colonnade facade, designed by Jolson architects. Located on tree-lined street with generous outdoor spaces and classical proportions.
One Toorak Place
Eight-storey mixed-use precinct on the former Mercedes-Benz Toorak site, delivering 44 premium residences with boutique commercial suites, curated retail, a Chris Lucas hospitality precinct, hotel-style concierge services and wellness amenities including a 25-metre pool, gym, sauna, steam room, plunge pools and resident lounge. Designed by KHA Studio for Orchard Piper, with Cobild appointed as construction partner.
941-951 High St, Armadale Vic 3143
Luxury shoptop apartment project with 26 apartments above commercial buildings, including north-facing apartments with city views and penthouses with rooftop terraces and a pool. Features access to a two-level basement car park and ground floor retail.
6,474 residents of Armadale (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 6,673. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 74.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% 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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Armadale features a notably skilled workforce characterized by strong representation in professional services, a modest unemployment rate of 3.0%, and an estimated 3.5% increase in jobs over the previous year, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,474. The local jobless rate sits 1.8% under the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the participation rate remains solid at 74.4% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures also revealed that 50.0% of local workers operated from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical services, where local participation reaches 1.8 times the regional proportion. In contrast, construction employment is comparatively low, accounting for 5.3% of the workforce against a regional norm of 9.7%. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.6 workers per resident reflects an above-average supply of local employment opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures compiled by AreaSearch for the year to March 2026 shows local employment expanding by 3.5% against a 3.7% increase in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered job growth of 2.1% and a labour force expansion of 2.3%, yielding an identical 0.2 percentage point rise. Broader medium-term indicators are provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26, which model five and ten-year trends across local industry profiles. Nationally, overall employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with considerable variation across sectors. Translating these sector-specific trajectories to the local occupational mix suggests employment expansion of 7.4% across five years and 14.9% across ten years (this represents a baseline weighting calculation for illustrative purposes and omits local population forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Armadale (Vic.) is $2,193 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,354 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,364 a year against an average of $135,911. The average runs 83% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 at the postcode level show median taxable earnings of $74,364 and an average of $135,911 for the suburb of Armadale. These figures substantially exceed wider metropolitan benchmarks, where Greater Melbourne recorded medians and averages of $57,688 and $75,164, respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $81,518 (median) and $148,986 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual weekly earnings ($1,354) in the 96th percentile across the country. Income distribution is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly tier, encompassing 28.9% of residents (2,913 people), mirroring the regional standard of 32.8%.
High earnings are prominent, with 37.4% of households receiving weekly incomes in excess of $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Housing expenditure claims 15.0% of income, while disposable income levels sit in the 78th percentile and the SEIFA income measure places the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Armadale (Vic.) had 4,354 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 26% detached houses and 58% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,458 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwellings in Armadale at the latest Census were split between 25.5% houses and 74.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Melbourne where houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 30.3%, matching metropolitan trends, while 23.6% of homes were mortgaged and 46.1% were rented. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,458, noticeably above the Melbourne metro median of $2,000. Weekly median rental payments reached $421, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $390. Across the nation, mortgage outlays are higher than the Australian norm of $1,863, and rents surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Armadale (Vic.) counted 4,354 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,686 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 54.0% of local living arrangements, comprised of couples without children (27.1%), couples with children (18.6%), and single parent families (7.0%). Non-family living arrangements make up 46.0% of homes, dominated by single-person residences at 39.9% along with group households at 6.1%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.8% of adults in Armadale (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 38.9% with a bachelor degree and 16.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 7.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,761 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,171 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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Qualifications across Armadale significantly outpace broader standards, with 60.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of educational attainment strongly underpins local participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 38.9% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications account for 16.8% and graduate diplomas represent 5.1%. Vocational education is held by 17.2% of individuals aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (7.2%). Engagement in learning is strong, with 25.7% of residents actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by sector, 9.2% attend tertiary institutions, 6.2% are in primary education, and 5.4% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Armadale (Vic.) reaches 65 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 6,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Armadale comprises 65 operational stops across a network of lightrail and bus routes. Across 13 individual lines, the system operates 6,550 scheduled trips each week. Commuter access is rated as top-tier, with the typical resident residing 134 meters from their nearest public transit stop. As an established residential pocket, travel is largely outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 68% of trips, trains carrying 15%, and 6% of commuters walking. Vehicle availability sits at 0.8 per household, trailing regional benchmarks. A substantial 50.0% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing pandemic protocols.
Transit services deliver an average of 935 trips daily across all lines, translating to approximately 100 trips per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.3% of residents in Armadale (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 80.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch assessments of chronic illnesses and mortality figures, Armadale displays excellent health indicators, marked by a minimal presence of common medical issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by around 80% of residents (8,083 people), well ahead of the 56.7% reported across Greater Melbourne and the Australian level of 55.7%. The primary reported conditions in the locality are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 8.0 and 7.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.3% of individuals reported being entirely free of medical issues, slightly above the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts exhibit strong general vitality with low long-term illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 19.7% of the community (1,986 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with older residents maintaining health outcomes that track consistently alongside national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.9% of Armadale (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 19.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (19.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Armadale displays higher cultural diversity than most suburban settings, with 29.9% of the population born overseas and 19.7% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 41.3% of local residents. The area is also distinguished by a notable representation of Judaism at 7.3%, significantly higher than the 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent ancestry, the three most prevalent lineages in Armadale are English (25.0%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (10.4%). Furthermore, distinct cultural representations appear across other heritages: Polish ancestry accounts for 2.4% locally (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian represents 0.9% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian accounts for 0.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Armadale (Vic.) is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.1% 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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Armadale exhibits a demographic profile weighted toward mature brackets relative to Greater Melbourne. As of August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 38.2% of the populace compared to 32.1% regionally, while children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 22.0% against 30.5% across Greater Melbourne. The median age is estimated at 37 as of August 2026, down from 38 in the 2021 Census and matching Greater Melbourne's 37 at that point. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 35.5% to 38.2%.
Between now and 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), adding 488 residents (25%) to reach 2,474. Over the identical timeframe, contractions are expected among both children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Armadale (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 10 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 173 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,368 at the 2021 Census → 10,082 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 (SAL20066). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.