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Ashwood has an estimated 7,459 residents, up from 7,154 at the 2021 Census — a change of 305 people, or 4.3%. That puts 2,925 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted on ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, Ashwood has an estimated population of 7,459 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 305 individuals (4.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,154 people. The adjustment is determined from the resident population of 7,447, calculated by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 51 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 2,925 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Growth in the local population was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 87.0% of overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts published in 2023, adjusting them via a system of weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 tiers. Growth rates across age brackets from these aggregations are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Projecting future demographic patterns, a substantial population rise in the top quartile of national statistical zones is anticipated, with the locality projected to expand by 2,376 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 31.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
177 new dwellings have been approved in Ashwood over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area datasets, the suburb of Ashwood has averaged approximately 35 dwellings gaining development approval annually, with an estimated total of 177 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 17 so far in FY-26. With the population decreasing over recent periods, development progress has been sufficient in relative terms, presenting a positive outlook for purchasers, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $783,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the luxury market segment with higher-priced properties.
There have also been $19.1 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, pointing to balanced commercial construction progress. When compared with Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Ashwood displays comparable construction levels (per capita), maintaining a market balance that aligns with neighboring localities. New building trends reveal 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% medium and high-density housing, demonstrating a growing range of medium-density choices that establish a variety of options across price brackets, from conventional family homes to more budget-friendly compact alternatives. With approximately 745 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Ashwood displays a highly established market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Ashwood will add 2,364 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculation). At current building rates, the supply of housing may struggle to keep pace with population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ashwood
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Ashwood, worth an estimated $380 million. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $102.4 billion. 26 are already under construction and 33 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 5 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Ashburton Library and Community Centre, Ashwood Green, Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, and the Suburban Rail Loop East, with the following list detailing the projects most likely to be relevant.
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East Burwood Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Council-endorsed (Oct 2023) master plan to progressively renew East Burwood Reserve over 15 years (2023-2038), comprising 36 actions across pavilions, ovals, athletics and cycling facilities, tennis courts, a shared path circuit, municipal play space, youth area, dog park, landscape and WSUD features. The South Oval renewal was completed in June 2025. Construction begins April 2026 on the South Pavilion redevelopment (two-storey rebuild, $5.5 million Council commitment matched by Federal Thriving Suburbs Program funding, completion expected April 2027) and on new multipurpose training nets (completion expected October 2026).Design and planning are underway for a major redevelopment of the Nunawading Indoor Sports Centre within the reserve, backed by a $45 million Federal election commitment and up to $35 million from Council, against a total estimated cost of around $100-110 million to deliver 10 new indoor courts. Roadway and car parking upgrades remain in planning.
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.
Ashwood Green
A masterplanned residential community by Mirvac in Ashwood, VIC, comprising approximately 350 townhomes and apartments. The development features a landscaped central park, a retail cafe, and provides direct access to the Gardiners Creek Trail. The project's sales are now complete.
Mount Waverley Reserve Masterplan Implementation
Implementation of the Mount Waverley Reserve masterplan including upgraded sporting facilities, pavilions, and recreational infrastructure.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Burwood Station
Burwood Station is a key underground hub within the 26km SRL East rail line, providing the first rail connection to Deakin University. The station features a 94m platform 18m below ground, a pedestrian overpass across Burwood Highway, and a new bus interchange on Sinnott Street. In 2026, works include the assembly and launch of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) towards Glen Waverley and Box Hill, construction of acoustic sheds to manage noise, and the naturalisation of Gardiners Creek.The project supports 70,000 new homes across the corridor and aims to double local employment to 24,000 jobs by completion.
Roberts Reserve Masterplan & Sports Pavilion
Major upgrade to Roberts Reserve in Box Hill South, delivering a new community sports pavilion with modern change rooms and social space, improved sports fields and courts, upgraded paths and lighting, and more accessible open space for local clubs and residents.
65A Power Avenue Social Housing
Council identified 65A Power Avenue for a 48-dwelling social housing project led by HousingFirst Limited. Following EOI and lease negotiations through 2023-24, HousingFirst advised in June 2024 that it could not proceed under the proposed lease model due to funding model changes. On 27 August 2024, Council resolved not to proceed with the lease after rejecting alternatives proposed by HousingFirst. The concept remains a 3-level building with 48 dwellings, basement car and bike parking, and communal spaces; however the project is not advancing at this time.
Syndal Place Townhouses
A unique and opulent grouping of 9 architecturally built townhomes, each ideally integrating modern, deliberately planned interiors with top-notch fittings. Designed by Jesse Ant Architects in an A-Grade location close to Syndal Village.
4,106 residents of Ashwood are employed, from a labour force of 4,281. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 67.8%. 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 6,127, about 82% 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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The suburb of Ashwood features a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth of 3.5% over the past year, calculated from AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, there are 4,106 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.7% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor force participation is slightly below typical levels (67.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census details, a high proportion of 43.9% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The locality exhibits a particularly strong concentration in the professional & technical sector, with employment rates at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction displays a lower presence at 7.6% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. This largely residential locality appears to provide sparse local job opportunities, as demonstrated by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical zones, during the year leading to March 2026, employment numbers rose by 3.5% and the labor force expanded by 3.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded job growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Ashwood. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary significantly across industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment profile suggests employment in the suburb of Ashwood should rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashwood is $1,909 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $830 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,564 a year against an average of $74,092. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 shows that income in the suburb of Ashwood is above the national average, with the median recorded at $53,564 and the average income reaching $74,092. This compares to Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $58,717 (median) and $81,220 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Ashwood cluster around the 57th percentile nationally.
Income evaluation shows the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 24.4% of the population (1,819 individuals), which matches the broader region where this group represents 32.8%. A notable 32.4% earn in excess of $3,000 per week, indicating pockets of wealth that support local business activity. High housing costs absorb 17.8% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashwood had 2,689 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 29% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of dwellings in the suburb of Ashwood, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 58.3% houses and 41.7% other housing types (semi-detached properties, units, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Ashwood matched the Melbourne metropolitan level, sitting at 30.1%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (32.1%) or rented (37.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was significantly above the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $391, compared to Melbourne metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Ashwood are substantially higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashwood counted 2,689 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 68.1% of all households, consisting of 32.3% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.9%, with lone person households representing 27.7% and group households making up 4.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.2% of adults in Ashwood hold a university qualification, including 29.0% with a bachelor degree and 13.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,268 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 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 the suburb of Ashwood greatly exceed broader averages, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This major educational benefit positions the locality well for knowledge-driven employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways represent 22.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (12.0%). Participation in study is notably high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This proportion comprises 8.5% in high schools, 8.4% in primary schools, and 7.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Ashwood reaches 30 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 30 active transport stops operating in the suburb of Ashwood, consisting of a network of buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, which combine to offer 1,572 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit is classified as good, with residents generally situated within 250 meters of their closest transport stop. Being a mainly residential area, most workers commute to outer areas - private vehicles remain the primary travel choice at 82%, while 9% use trains. Households average 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. A high proportion of 43.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).
Service frequency averages 224 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 52 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.3% of residents in Ashwood report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 in the suburb of Ashwood are aligned with national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common medical issues among the general public being relatively standard, though exceeding national benchmarks among older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance coverage being very high at approximately 56% of the overall population (~4,183 people). The most frequent health issues in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.8 and 7.3% of residents, respectively, while 70.3% reported being completely free of chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% throughout Greater Melbourne.
The population under 65 years of age shows better than average health statistics. The locality has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,320 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average in Greater Melbourne. Health statistics among seniors present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.7% of Ashwood residents were born overseas and 38.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.3%) and Australian (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Ashwood ranks highly for cultural diversity, with 40.7% of its residents born outside of Australia and 38.5% speaking a non-English language at home. The predominant religious affiliation in the suburb of Ashwood was Christianity, representing 43.5% of residents. However, the most notable overrepresentation was observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Ashwood are English, representing 19.3% of the community, Australian, representing 16.7%, and Chinese, representing 15.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
Furthermore, there are distinct variations in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Sri Lankan is noticeably overrepresented at 1.1% in the suburb of Ashwood (compared to 0.8% across the region), Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashwood is 39. 28.1% 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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The median age of 39 in the suburb of Ashwood is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and very close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 85+ cohort has a higher representation (3.6% locally), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is under-represented (14.9%). Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 11.8% to 13.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 14.2% to 15.3%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 11.6% to 10.7%.
Population projections for 2041 point to notable demographic shifts in the suburb of Ashwood. Leading this change, the 45 to 54 cohort will grow by 42% (400 people), increasing to 1,348 from 947.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashwood
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 | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 1 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 51 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,154 at the 2021 Census → 7,459 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 (SAL20078). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.