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Armstrong Creek (Vic.) has an estimated 17,554 residents, up from 11,247 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,307 people, or 56.1%. Growth has averaged 12.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 3,227 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 957 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 in the suburb of Armstrong Creek (Vic.) stands at approximately 17,554, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic releases with validated post-Census address records. This represents an addition of 6,307 people (56.1%) compared to the 11,247 people counted during the 2021 Census. These estimates stem from a resident base of 17,506 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 3,227 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb's density reaches 957 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the Rest of Vic. (4.4%) and the surrounding SA4 region, the 56.1% expansion achieved since the 2021 census positions the suburb of Armstrong Creek (Vic.) as a primary growth centre. Interstate migration served as the principal catalyst by generating roughly 80.0% of recent population increases, supported by positive additions from overseas arrivals and natural increase. Projections utilised by AreaSearch draw on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets pegged to a 2022 baseline across SA2 zones, complemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures aggregated to SA2 levels through weighted distribution models. Age-specific growth metrics derived from this modeling are applied through the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb of Armstrong Creek (Vic.) is anticipated to record exceptional demographic gains that rank within the upper 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations across Australia. Based on aggregated SA2 projections, the area is modeled to expand by 18,164 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 103.2% across the 16 years.
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3,137 new dwellings have been approved in Armstrong Creek (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 627 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 36 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 581 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 663, 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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Statistical area records processed by AreaSearch indicate an annual approval volume of roughly 627 residential dwellings in Armstrong Creek, accumulating to an estimated 3,137 approved residences throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 663 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Demonstrating solid underlying demand that underpins local property values, the suburb has attracted an average of 2.6 people per year for every home delivered between FY-21 and FY-25, with new residential construction reflecting an average value of $409,000. Additionally, commercial development remains active, evidenced by $17.8 million in non-residential building approvals registered during the current financial year.
Residential building activity is heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 91.0%, while apartments and townhouses account for 9.0%, preserving the low-density neighborhood character while providing spacious options suited for families. With approximately 27 people per approval, the locality continues to exhibit classic characteristics of an active development corridor. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, residential expansion will support a projected influx of 18,116 residents by 2041. The current trajectory of residential construction appears well-calibrated to satisfy incoming housing demand, creating favorable market conditions for prospective purchasers while providing capacity for population growth to exceed existing forecasts.
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Development applications around Armstrong Creek (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Armstrong Creek (Vic.), worth an estimated $4.05 billion. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.3 billion. 27 are already under construction and 32 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 24 active projects positioned to influence the surrounding area, with notable developments including Harriott Armstrong Creek, Warralily Quarter, Glenlee, and the Armstrong Creek Mixed Use Precinct (465 Surf Coast Highway).
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Warralily Quarter
Warralily Quarter is an 8,000sqm neighbourhood convenience centre developed by Oreana Property Group. The precinct features 1,700sqm of retail space including a Coles supermarket, SNAP 24/7 Fitness, and specialty shops. It also includes a 130-place Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten centre. The development is designed to complement the adjacent Village Warralily and serve the rapidly growing Armstrong Creek community.
Armstrong Creek Town Centre
A $1 billion master-planned precinct serving as the civic, commercial, and retail heart of the Armstrong Creek growth area. Construction is well advanced on the $89 million Tarratarra Stadium (Armstrong Creek Sports Centre), featuring four indoor multi-sport courts and a civic plaza. The broader masterplan incorporates extensive retail, commercial, medical space, and residential dwellings to support the growing regional population.
Armstrong Creek Mixed Use Precinct
A 4.96 ha mixed-use development site opposite Armstrong Creek Town Centre with a 420m frontage to Surf Coast Highway. Sold in August 2025 to an undisclosed buyer by Stonebridge and Colliers. The site has an existing development approval for 43 townhouses on two of its three lots. Future potential exists for additional residential, retail, and commercial uses subject to new planning permits.
Harriott Townhomes
Premium turn-key townhomes at Harriott Estate featuring 2, 3 and 4 bedroom configurations with no body corporate fees and individual wall construction. The 164-townhome precinct includes modern finishes, luxury upgrades, and quality inclusions. Located between Harkness Reserve and Central Park, just 250m from Warralily Village shopping centre with Woolworths and Aldi, and 500m from Armstrong Creek School and Oberon High School. First 45 townhomes commenced construction in June 2025 with completion expected by September 2026.
Warralily Estate Armstrong Creek
Master-planned residential community by Newland Developers with approximately 4500 residential lots across the Warralily Coast and Warralily Grange precincts. The estate is centred on the rejuvenated Armstrong Creek, with 82 hectares of open space, 30 kilometres of hike and bike trails, and over 1 million trees planted. Warralily is already home to a thriving community of over 10,000 residents, with schools, a childcare centre, sporting facilities, and the Warralily Village shopping centre (Woolworths and Aldi) under construction.New land releases continue, including the LOMA townhome precinct and the Promenade section, with land registrations progressing into 2027.
Barwon Heads Road Upgrade - Stage 2 (Reserve Road to Lower Duneed Road)
A $318 million jointly funded (Australian and Victorian governments) project to duplicate approximately 6km of Barwon Heads Road from two to four lanes between Reserve Road, Charlemont and Lower Duneed Road, Connewarre. Delivered in two phases: Reserve Road to Lake Road (Stage 2a, under construction, due for completion late 2027) and Lake Road to Lower Duneed Road (Stage 2b, due for completion late 2028). Key features include upgraded intersections at Warralily Boulevard, Central Boulevard and Precinct Road, new traffic lights at Newport Drive and Boundary Road, signalised pedestrian crossings near Build Street and Harriot Road, a pedestrian bridge over Armstrong Creek, shared walking and cycling paths, on-road cycling lanes, street lighting, signage, drainage and landscaping.The upgrade will provide more reliable journeys for around 35,000 motorists a day, improving safety and capacity ahead of forecast growth in the Bellarine and Geelong region. FCC Construction Australia and BildGroup are delivering the Stage 2a works.
Harriott Armstrong Creek
Harriott is a premium masterplanned community in Armstrong Creek, located adjacent to the future Sparrovale Wetlands. The project delivers over 700 lots including titled land and designer townhomes. Key features include the Central Park green spine, 21 hectares of sporting facilities, and immediate access to the Warralily Village retail precinct. The development emphasizes environmental integration with 500 hectares of conserved wetlands and extensive walking trails.
Glenlee
Glenlee is a masterplanned residential community in Armstrong Creek delivering more than 600 home sites together with parks, open space and supporting community infrastructure. Construction is well advanced with Stages 1 to 13 completed and Stage 14 currently under construction. The estate provides convenient access to Geelong, Barwon Heads, schools, shopping and the Surf Coast.
10,070 residents of Armstrong Creek (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 10,343. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 78.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,868, about 73% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area data highlight a skilled local labor pool with strong participation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, and an estimated 2.0% expansion in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, 10,070 residents are employed. The local jobless rate sits 1.0% under the 3.7% benchmark observed across Regional Vic., while local participation reaches an elevated 78.0% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Furthermore, Census findings indicated that 20.6% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Local specialization is most pronounced in health care & social assistance, where the concentration of workers is 1.2 times that of the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents only 0.5% of the local workforce, well below the 7.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. Given the area's predominantly residential footprint, local job openings remain comparatively limited relative to the size of the resident workforce according to Census workplace data. Over the past 12-month period, AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM figures shows local employment rising by 2.0% alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, keeping joblessness practically stationary. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the labour force shrink by 0.3%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor requirements. Over five and ten-year horizons, nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral rates vary substantially. Mapping these national trajectories against the local industry profile suggests employment for Armstrong Creek residents could rise by 6.9% across five years and 14.2% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting without adjusting for localized population growth).
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Median household income in Armstrong Creek (Vic.) is $2,200 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $997 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,881 a year against an average of $74,619. 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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According to ATO postcode statistics analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Armstrong Creek demonstrates substantial earning power compared to national standards, recording a median income of $59,881 and an average income of $74,619. These figures compare favorably to Regional Vic., where median and average earnings were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Accounting for an observed 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $65,642 for median income and $81,797 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 78th and 78th percentiles nationwide.
The largest earnings segment covers 47.8% of residents (8,390 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, higher than the 30.3% regional benchmark. Residential accommodation costs absorb 16.9% of income, yet robust wages maintain disposable income at the 76th percentile, corresponding to a SEIFA income placement in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Armstrong Creek (Vic.) had 3,721 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock is overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 95.0%, with apartments, townhouses, and other formats making up 5.0%, contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stood at 11.0%, trailing the broader regional standard, with remaining dwellings either held with a mortgage (54.1%) or occupied by tenants (34.9%). Typical housing costs include a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800 and a median weekly rent of $420, both exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285.
In a nationwide context, local mortgage commitments fall below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental payments remain noticeably higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Armstrong Creek (Vic.) counted 3,721 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,808 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% 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 units constitute 80.3% of local households, comprising couples with children (41.5%), childless couples (25.6%), and single parent families (12.3%). The remaining 19.7% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person households at 13.5% and group living situations at 6.0%. The typical household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.8% of adults in Armstrong Creek (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 22.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 25.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,601 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,054 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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Educational profiles in Armstrong Creek show high achievement, with 31.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing the 21.7% registered across Rest of Vic.. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 22.0%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical training is equally prominent, as vocational qualifications are held by 39.1% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (25.1%) and advanced diplomas (14.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 33.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program. Broken down by level, 11.7% attend primary school, 6.4% participate in tertiary study, and 5.7% are enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in Armstrong Creek (Vic.) reaches 48 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 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 1.7 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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The local transit network features 48 transit stops connected across 20 distinct routes, providing an aggregate of 3,352 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is convenient, with typical walking distances of 258 meters to the closest stop. Reflecting the area's residential profile, most workers travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode at 95%. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.7 per household, above regional figures, while 20.6% of residents performed their work from home during the 2021 Census amidst prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit service across the broader network operates at an average frequency of 478 trips per day, delivering approximately 69 weekly departures per stop.
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72.8% of residents in Armstrong Creek (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 assessments by AreaSearch evaluating chronic illness and mortality indicate notable health considerations, with widespread conditions appearing across cohorts and becoming substantially more marked in older demographics. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 56% of residents (~9,881 people) compared to 50.5% throughout Regional Vic.. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues locally, reported by 10.7 and 9.3% of the community respectively, while 72.8% of residents indicated experiencing no chronic health disorders, exceeding the 63.4% recorded across Regional Vic.. Residents under 65 exhibit comparatively positive health measures.
People aged 65 and over represent 6.0% of the population (1,053 people), which sits well below the 24.0% regional proportion, and while senior health needs present specific challenges, they rank below broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Armstrong Creek (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 80.6% of residents, with 14.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural markers show above-average diversity within Armstrong Creek, where 19.4% of residents were born overseas and 14.0% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 38.1%, while the most distinctive difference is observed in Other faiths, comprising 2.2% of the local population against 0.8% across Regional Vic.. In terms of parental lineage, the leading reported ancestries include English at 27.9%, Australian at 27.0%, and Irish at 8.3%. Several specific backgrounds also display notable local representation relative to regional patterns: Dutch ancestry accounts for 2.0% locally (vs 1.7% regionally), Sri Lankan background represents 0.4% (vs 0.1%), and Macedonian heritage comprises 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Armstrong Creek (Vic.) is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 33.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile in the suburb of Armstrong Creek (Vic.) is heavily concentrated among young family cohorts. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show that adults aged 25 - 44 account for 43.9% of the population, compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while seniors aged 65+ make up 6.0%, well beneath the 24.0% regional level. The median age remains at an estimated 30 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census, sitting 13 years younger than the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census and below the national Census median of 38.
Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 41.5% to an estimated 43.9%. Through to 2041, this young to middle aged adult group is projected to record the largest increase, adding 9,366 residents (122%) to reach a total of 17,072.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Armstrong Creek (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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 3,227 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,247 at the 2021 Census → 17,554 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 (SAL20068). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.