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Ballarat Central has an estimated 5,311 residents, down from 5,378 at the 2021 Census — a change of 67 people, or 1.2%. 102 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,405 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 ABS demographic updates for the wider region and address checks conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, Ballarat Central's population is estimated at approximately 5,311 as of May 2026. This indicates a decline of 67 residents (1.2%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 5,378 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 5,310, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 102 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level represents a density of 1,405 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national localities analysed by AreaSearch.
Growth in the area was chiefly supported by overseas migration, which acted as the solitary contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA release are utilized, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest a major population rise in the top quartile of non-metropolitan locations, with the area projected to expand by 1,139 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 21.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
137 new dwellings have been approved in Ballarat Central over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area statistics, indicates that Ballarat Central averaged approximately 27 new residential approvals each year, summing to an estimated 137 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 31 approvals have been registered. Considering the population contraction over the prior period, building activity has been relatively sufficient, which is favorable for purchasers, with new homes constructed at an average value of $666,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-priced, premium market segment. Furthermore, $25.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial development.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., Ballarat Central exhibits a much lower volume of construction, sitting 57.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited supply of new dwellings typically supports demand and valuations for existing properties, even though building activity has quickened in recent years. New residential construction consists of 32.0% standalone houses and 68.0% medium and high-density developments. This shift toward denser housing alternatives provides affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from current residential styles (which stand at 74.0% houses), indicating a decline in available building land and aligning with changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. With approximately 125 residents per approved dwelling, Ballarat Central is characterized as a low density area. Demographic forecasts point to Ballarat Central adding 1,138 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building rates remain constant, housing supply may fall behind population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ballarat Central
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ballarat Central, worth an estimated $1.47 billion. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.45 billion. 12 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are expected to impact the suburb. Key developments include the Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment, Federation University SMB Campus Redevelopment, Ballarat Co-Operative Education and Skills City Centre, and the Albert Street Social Housing Development, with the list below detailing those of greatest significance.
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Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment
The $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment is in its third and final stage, building a new seven-level hospital tower delivered by Built in partnership with the Victorian Health Building Authority and Grampians Health. The tower will include a new main entrance off Sturt Street, a new emergency department with an integrated mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, a women and children's hub, a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, an expanded critical care floor, a new helipad, and around 100 extra inpatient and short stay beds.As of late 2025, structural works on the new tower are well advanced, with vertical concrete pours progressing and four tower cranes operating on site. Earlier stages have already delivered a six-storey central energy plant and support services building on Drummond Street, and an expanded multi-deck carpark adding 400 spaces. Once complete, the upgraded hospital will treat at least 18,000 more emergency patients and 14,500 additional inpatients per year, supporting around 4,000 extra surgeries annually. The project is on track for completion in 2027.
Albert Street Social Housing Development
A $15.5 million social and affordable housing development at 119 Albert Street, Ballarat. Delivered by Uniting Housing and designed by MGS Architects, the four-storey building provides 24 new one- and two-bedroom apartments to support vulnerable people on the Victorian Housing Register.
Federation University SMB Campus - Skills and Innovation Precinct
Redevelopment of Federation University's historic SMB Campus in central Ballarat into a Skills and Innovation Precinct, consolidating all face-to-face student learning into the Ballarat CBD. The $48 million Co-operative Education and Skills Centre project encompasses heritage building refits, new purpose-built teaching spaces, an Arts Academy, multi-storey car parking, and large-scale urban design and streetscape works. The project also incorporates the adjacent Camp Street Campus, which will be gifted to the Ballarat community for cultural or enterprise use.The university is seeking an initial $10 million government investment to commence works, with co-funding from government and industry partners. The campus dates to 1870 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
St John of God Ballarat Hospital Expansion
An $80.5 million expansion of St John of God Ballarat Hospital, featuring a new five-level medical services building. The project delivered a 10-bed ICU/CCU, four new operating theatres, a 30-bed in-patient ward, and an expanded Cardiovascular Intervention Laboratory. The redevelopment also included a new Central Sterile Services Department and upgraded pathology facilities to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Ballarat and Grampians region.
Ballarat Co-Operative Education and Skills City Centre
A $48 million transformation of Federation University's Camp Street and School of Mines Ballarat (SMB) campuses in Ballarat's CBD into a Co-operative Education and Skills City Centre. The project will modernise heritage-listed buildings into multi-purpose facilities for education, culture, and community use, consolidate teaching activities with TAFE in the CBD, and enhance pedestrian connectivity from Ballarat Train Station to Lydiard Street. The initiative aims to bring over 3,000 students into the CBD, fostering stronger education-industry partnerships and supporting the region's clean economy and technology development.The total $48 million cost comprises a $38 million Camp Street component and $10 million SMB component, with the university seeking an initial $10 million federal government commitment.
Ballarat Line Upgrade
Upgrade of the Ballarat regional rail line between Deer Park West/Melton and Ballarat completed in early 2021. Works delivered 18 km of duplicated track between Deer Park West and Melton, new Cobblebank Station, upgrades at Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Rockbank and Wendouree, passing loops at Ballan and Millbrook, new stabling at Maddingley, and signalling and track improvements. The upgrade enabled around 135 extra weekly services across the line with peak services about every 20 minutes and off-peak about every 40 minutes.
Eastwood Community Hub
A $17.54 million redevelopment of the Eastwood Leisure Complex in central Ballarat, replacing the 1940s-era facility with a contemporary, fully accessible multipurpose community hub. Jointly funded by the City of Ballarat and the Federal Government's Growing Regions Program, the project involves demolishing the outdated buildings, while retaining and recladding the existing basketball stadium. The new hub features a main hall for 275 people, training rooms, flexible meeting spaces, a conference and event space, and a 5-star Green Star target.
Bridge Mall Redevelopment
The Bridge Mall Redevelopment is a $23.3 million City of Ballarat project that has transformed the former pedestrian mall into a shared low speed street with limited parking, a landscaped Grenville Street entry, a new family friendly play space, smart lighting and a portal view to the Yarrowee River below. As a key project of the Bakery Hill Urban Renewal Plan, it is designed to restore Bridge Mall as a vibrant retail and civic destination, reduce vacancies and attract new private investment into the precinct.
2,990 residents of Ballarat Central are employed, from a labour force of 3,123. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,574, about 180% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Ballarat Central has a highly qualified workforce, with a strong presence in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and stable employment conditions over the last year, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,990 residents are employed, which is 0.5% higher than the Regional Vic. unemployment rate of 3.7%, while labor participation is significantly higher than average (68.8% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Census data reveals that a moderate 23.5% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food. The area is highly specialized in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing only 0.9% of Ballarat Central's workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic. With 2.2 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring localities. Based on AreaSearch's study of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period experienced a 1.1% increase in the labor force alongside a 0.1% decrease in employment, leading to a 1.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.3% drop in the labor force, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional perspective on future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce profile to model future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto Ballarat Central's specific workforce suggests local employment should expand by 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison that does not incorporate local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ballarat Central is $1,454 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $821 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,479 a year against an average of $63,305. 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 AreaSearch's analysis of the most recent postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Ballarat Central recorded a median taxpayer income of $49,479, with the average income at $63,305. This sits below the national average and compares to $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic. respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $54,239 for the median and $69,395 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, individual income is positioned at the 53rd percentile ($821 per week), whereas household income is at the 32nd percentile.
Income distribution shows that 29.4% of the population (1,561 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is similar to the regional average of 30.3% in this range. Disposable income after housing costs accounts for 84.9% of earnings, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ballarat Central had 2,345 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 12% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Ballarat Central at the time of the latest Census consisted of 74.4% houses and 25.6% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to Regional Vic.'s breakdown of 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Ballarat Central was lower than the regional rate, standing at 33.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (26.1%) or renting tenants (40.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average at $1,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to Regional Vic.
figures of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Ballarat Central are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ballarat Central counted 2,345 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 40% 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 represent 53.6% of the local area, consisting of 19.7% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.4%, with lone person households representing 40.1% and group households making up 6.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.3% of adults in Ballarat Central hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 498 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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 attainment in Ballarat Central is notably higher than regional benchmarks, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 24.6% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.9%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (17.5%). Participation in study is high, with 29.6% of the population currently enrolled in education.
This comprises 9.1% in higher education, 7.7% in primary school, and 7.0% in secondary school.
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Public transport in Ballarat Central reaches 56 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 identifies 56 active transit stops in Ballarat Central. These stops are serviced by 15 separate routes, which combine to deliver 2,836 passenger trips per week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 165 meters from their nearest transit point. Being a mostly residential area, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 74%, while 18% walk and 2% cycle. Car ownership averages 1.0 per household, below the regional average. Additionally, 23.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency averages 405 daily runs across all routes, which translates to roughly 50 weekly passenger trips per individual stop.
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62.8% of residents in Ballarat Central report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% 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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Ballarat Central presents notable public health issues, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which are somewhat common among both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 52% of the population (~2,755 people). The most prevalent health issues in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 12.2 and 8.7% of the population respectively, while 62.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated levels of chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 18.4% of the population (977 people), which is below the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health conditions among older residents are above average, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ballarat Central is largely Australian-born, at 86.2% of residents, with 8.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ballarat Central has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 88.2% of the population, 86.2% of residents born in Australia, and 91.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.2% of residents in Ballarat Central. The most notable overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Ballarat Central are English (29.4%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (14.2%). There are also notable differences in the representation of other ancestries: Scottish is overrepresented at 10.3% of Ballarat Central (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch is at 1.7% (compared to 1.7% regionally), and Sri Lankan is at 0.3% (compared to 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ballarat Central is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in Ballarat Central is slightly younger than the Regional Vic. average of 43, though just above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Vic. average, the 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented (15.0% locally), while the 75 - 84 cohort is underrepresented (5.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.3% to 13.4% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 13.2% to 12.1%. Future projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts for Ballarat Central, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow significantly, increasing by 476 people (60%) from 796 to 1,273, while the 55 to 64 group is projected to grow by a modest 1%, adding only 7 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ballarat Central
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 9 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 Jun 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 — 102 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,378 at the 2021 Census → 5,311 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 (SAL20111). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.