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Ashburton has an estimated 8,515 residents, up from 7,952 at the 2021 Census — a change of 563 people, or 7.1%. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,916 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Ashburton has an estimated residency of 8,515 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 563 residents (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,952. The adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident count of 8,471, determined by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 144 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 2,916 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Ashburton in the top quartile of domestic areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 7.1% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Ashburton since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (6.6%), positioning it as a key growth driver locally. This demographic increase was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which functioned as the sole source of population expansion during the most recent intervals. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusting them through a weighted assembly of growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates derived from these assemblies are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks point to growth in the bottom quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the suburb of Ashburton projected to increase by 281 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 2.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
471 new dwellings have been approved in Ashburton over the past five years, an average of 94 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals mapped from statistical zones, Ashburton averages approximately 94 dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 471 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 65 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of only 0.3 new residents per constructed dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, the local supply matches or exceeds demand, offering purchasers a wider selection while supporting opportunities for population increases above current forecasts. The newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $871,000, indicating that builders are focusing on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $16.3 million during this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development. Ashburton registers 108.0% more development activity per capita than Greater Melbourne, providing buyers with more options even though building starts have slowed down of late. This level of building is significantly higher than the national median, showing strong developer interest in the suburb. Recent approvals consist of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% medium to high-density options. The transition toward higher-density builds opens up more accessible entry points for buyers, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers alike. This represents a major departure from the existing housing stock, which consists of 76.0% houses, and highlights the decreasing supply of vacant land alongside changing lifestyle and budgetary needs. There are roughly 164 residents for each approved dwelling, pointing to a growing market. Projecting forward, Ashburton is anticipated to add 237 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, the supply of new housing is set to satisfy demand comfortably, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially allowing population growth to outstrip current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ashburton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashburton, worth an estimated $1.06 billion. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $135.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant influence on property market performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 14 projects with the potential to affect the local area. Notable projects include the redevelopment of the former Ashburton Shopping Centre site at Ashburton Place, the Ashburton Baptist Church Redevelopment, the Glen Iris Community Health Hub, and the Ashburton Activity Centre framework under the Ashburton Village Precinct Structure Plan, with details of the most significant projects provided below.
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Ashburton Baptist Church Redevelopment
Planned mixed-use redevelopment of the Ashburton Baptist Church site to deliver a new multi-purpose church auditorium, community facilities, a childcare centre and approximately 38 apartments within a 5-storey building.
Ashburton Place
Large scale mixed use redevelopment of the former Ashburton Shopping Centre site at 207-219 High Street in Ashburton. The project is expected to deliver around 450 new apartments in several mid rise buildings above a new supermarket, street facing shops and improved public open space and laneway connections into the Ashburton Village shopping strip.
Ashburton Station Activity Centre Plan
A state-led planning initiative under the Victorian Government's Activity Centres Program to increase housing density and diversify dwelling types around Ashburton Station. The plan introduces a 'core' area with new building height and setback controls (typically 4 to 6 storeys) and a 'catchment' area for incremental growth. It aims to support approximately 800 new dwellings by 2040 while improving walking and cycling links, public spaces, and local retail vitality along the High Street shopping strip.
Alamein Line Duplication (Ashburton to Alamein section)
Proposed duplication of the single-track section of the Alamein Line between Ashburton and Alamein stations, with associated signalling and rail infrastructure upgrades to improve service frequency, reliability and network resilience. As of July 2026, no funded construction program or approved delivery timetable has been announced by the Victorian Government, and the project remains a long-term proposal.
Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is delivering 26km of twin underground rail tunnels and six new underground stations connecting Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill[cite: 1]. Major construction and site preparation are active across all station sites, with tunnel boring machines launching from the Burwood site[cite: 1]. The new orbital rail line will connect major educational, health, and commercial precincts while integrating with existing regional and metropolitan rail networks[cite: 1]. Trains are scheduled to commence passenger operations by 2035[cite: 1].
Glen Iris Village Corner
Mixed-use redevelopment comprising a five-storey building with 60 apartments above a full-line Woolworths supermarket, including six affordable housing apartments, direct-to-boot facilities, and 170 parking spaces. The project received Victorian Government approval through the Development Facilitation Program in October 2024. As of mid-2026 the approved scheme remains subject to ongoing public discussion regarding potential amendments, with the original approval still forming the basis of the project.
Housing Choices Carnegie - Egan Street
106 one and two-bedroom affordable housing apartments across 10 levels, part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build program. Designed by Bruce Henderson Architects and constructed by Buxton Construction, the project includes office space, a 3-level basement, and a landscaped rooftop terrace, aiming to provide quality affordable housing for low to moderate income earners.
Glen Iris Community Health Hub
New integrated community health facility providing primary care, allied health services, and community health programs. Features modern medical facilities and community meeting spaces.
4,672 residents of Ashburton are employed, from a labour force of 4,925. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 69.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,364, 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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Ashburton features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, a jobless rate of 5.1%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 2.0%, according to compiled AreaSearch regional data. As of March 2026, there are 4,672 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate aligning closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census records indicate that 50.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.
The concentration in professional & technical services is particularly high, tracking at 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing 5.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. The heavily residential nature of the suburb appears to result in few local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of local jobs to the size of the working resident population. Employment rose by 2.0% over the 12-month period according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, while the labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for May-25 to help understand future demand in Ashburton. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and were overlaid with local employment data to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When applied to Ashburton's employment composition, these industry projections indicate local employment should rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years. This calculation uses simple weighting for illustration and excludes local population projections.
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Median household income in Ashburton is $2,743 a week (about $143,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,002 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,918 a year against an average of $93,828. The average runs 52% 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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The suburb of Ashburton records a median taxpayer income of $61,918 and an average income of $93,828, based on the latest financial year 2023 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch. These figures represent a very high level nationally, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, the current estimates stand at approximately $67,875 for the median and $102,854 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that weekly household incomes are positioned in the 94th percentile ($2,743).
The largest bracket of earners comprises 34.8% of the local population (2,963 individuals) in the $4000+ category, differing from the wider metropolitan trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest at 32.8%. High weekly incomes exceeding $3,000 are recorded by 46.5% of households, supporting strong local consumption. Residents retain 86.8% of their income after meeting housing costs, showing strong financial capacity, and the area is placed in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashburton had 2,714 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 2% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $455 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Ashburton consisted of 76.3% separate houses and 23.6% other options like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other options across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership in Ashburton stood at 38.9%, which is higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being either mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan median of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $455 exceeded the metropolitan average of $390.
Looking nationally, mortgage outlays in Ashburton are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashburton counted 2,714 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,906 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 20% 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 make up 77.7% of all households in the area, consisting of 45.5% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 9.5% single parents. The remaining 22.3% are non-family households, including lone-person households at 19.8% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.8 persons, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.6% of adults in Ashburton hold a university qualification, including 33.4% with a bachelor degree and 14.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,047 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,154 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 qualification levels in Ashburton are significantly higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 53.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This puts the local workforce in a strong position for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 33.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 6.0%. Vocational qualifications are held by 18.1% of those aged 15 and over, with 9.5% holding advanced diplomas and 8.6% holding certificates. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.5% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This is made up of 10.6% in primary school, 9.3% in high school, and 7.6% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashburton reaches 30 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 infrastructure includes 30 active passenger stops in Ashburton, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 8 separate routes, which together provide 3,357 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 221 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 79%, while 10% of residents commute by train and 5% walk. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 50.5% of residents, based on the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Public transport services run at an average frequency of 479 daily trips across the network, which averages out to approximately 111 weekly trips for each stop.
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72.6% of residents in Ashburton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 indicators show positive outcomes across Ashburton, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with particularly low rates of common health conditions among younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 64% of the population (5,430 people) holding cover. This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 7.6% and 7.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, matching the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is characterized by good health and a low rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.9% of the population (1,524 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among this older cohort are above the national average, though they rank lower relative to the national average than the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.8% of Ashburton residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.8%) and Australian (21.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashburton displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 28.8% of residents born outside Australia and 23.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 44.3% of the population. The most distinct variance from metropolitan averages is seen in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.6% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestry, the three largest ancestral groups are English at 22.8%, Australian at 21.4%, and Chinese at 10.0%. Specific ethnic backgrounds show variations from the wider region, with Hungarian ancestry recorded at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Greek ancestry at 2.7% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashburton is 41. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Ashburton is 41 years, placing it above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is larger than the Melbourne average, accounting for 15.8% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 9.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.8% to 15.8%, whereas the 5 to 14 age group fell from 14.7% to 12.4%. Population models indicate that Ashburton's demographic profile will shift by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to expand by 40%, adding 195 people to reach 689.
Residents aged 65 and older are expected to make up 66% of the overall population growth. Conversely, the number of residents in the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 brackets is projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashburton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,952 at the 2021 Census → 8,515 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20077). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.