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Ballarat North has an estimated 4,018 residents. That puts 1,511 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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Examining data updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, alongside new address verifications by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Ballarat North has an estimated residency of 4,018 as of May 2026. This represents a minor decline of 23 people (0.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 4,041. This adjustment is drawn from a local population estimate of 4,005 established by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 ERP statistics, supplemented by 28 newly validated residential locations since the Census date. These figures yield a population density of 1,510 residents per square kilometer, a concentration that exceeds the norm for Australian locales evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration was the principal driver of growth, accounting for approximately 43.0% of the demographic gains in the recent past, though all elements including natural change and interstate movement registered positive outcomes. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting point) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia have been adopted by AreaSearch for SA2 regions. In instances where these statistics are unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, modified by mapping growth from local government to statistical area levels. Age distribution trends derived from these figures are also applied for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Ballarat North is expected to align with regional areas in the highest growth quartile, expanding by 1,120 persons up to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 27.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Ballarat North over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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 evaluations of ABS building permit statistics, the suburb of Ballarat North recorded an annual average of about 15 residential approvals, giving a total of 78 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 4 permits have been registered. In light of the recent drop in resident numbers, this rate of construction is relatively sufficient, offering positive options for purchasers, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $545,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end property segments. Non-residential approvals totaled $1.5 million in the current financial year, which reinforces the primary residential character of the locality.
The volume of new building activity in the suburb of Ballarat North is low compared to the Rest of Vic., coming in at 68.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted pipeline generally underpins demand and supports values for existing properties. Recent additions consist of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% semi-detached or attached options, preserving the low-density nature of the area and supplying family-oriented homes. The suburb features roughly 2010 individuals for every new dwelling permit, highlighting a mature market structure. Demographic forecasts point to an increase of 1,107 residents in the suburb of Ballarat North through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessments from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may struggle to keep up with this growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ballarat North
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 Ballarat North, worth an estimated $30 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.46 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 initiatives, and major developments have a significant influence on area performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 active projects that are likely to affect the locality. Notable schemes include the La Trobe Street Saleyards Redevelopment, the Central Neighbourhood Activity Centre Ballarat North, the Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades, and the Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework, with relevant projects detailed in the following list.
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Central Neighbourhood Activity Centre Ballarat North
A core component of the Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), this Neighbourhood Activity Centre (NAC) is designed to serve a future community of approximately 5,600 households. The centre is planned to support 8,000-12,000 sqm of supermarket floorspace, providing for two to three full-line supermarkets. The broader precinct development includes two government primary schools, a government secondary school, two sporting reserves, and a local convenience centre to support a projected population of up to 19,000 residents.
Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades
The Ballarat Major Events Precinct project involves a major redevelopment of Mars Stadium and the surrounding Eureka Sports Precinct in Wendouree. Delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the City of Ballarat and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the project includes 5,000 new permanent seats at Mars Stadium (increasing total capacity to 10,000) and a new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre on the former showgrounds site with a synthetic track, pavilion, and light towers. It also features accessibility improvements, water-sensitive urban design, and extensive landscaping.The design highlights a structural timber roof and Wadawurrung-inspired brickwork patterning. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2026.
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.
Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework
The City of Ballarat is preparing a new Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for the Wendouree Station precinct as part of its Urban Renewal Program, initiated in 2024. The plan will guide land use, built form, housing development, employment retention and growth, transport integration, contamination management, and environmental and heritage outcomes around Wendouree train station. It supersedes the 2019 Wendouree Station Masterplan and will provide the strategic justification required to amend the Ballarat Planning Scheme.Community engagement is planned in two stages, commencing late 2025, including a Discussion Paper followed by a Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for public comment.
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.
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.
Equinox Ballarat Lifestyle Village Expansion
Over-55s land lease community in Brown Hill. Stage 2 (61 homes) is complete and occupied; Stage 3 new homes are being released and delivered. The expansion across Stages 2 and 3 totals about 97 sites, with village amenities including community room, pools and BBQ areas.
Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan
The Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a comprehensive strategic framework for developing Ballarat's Northern Growth Area, covering 832 hectares. As of February 2026, the project is under assessment by a Standing Advisory Committee, with a directions hearing held on 13 February 2026 and public hearings scheduled for March 2026. The plan will facilitate approximately 5,600 new dwellings for 15,000 residents and includes a major Neighbourhood Activity Centre, a local convenience centre, two government primary schools, and one secondary school.Significant infrastructure includes road upgrades to Gillies Road and Midland Highway, a new bridge over Burrumbeet Creek at Cummins Road, and extensive conservation of the native vegetation precinct.
1,928 residents of Ballarat North are employed, from a labour force of 1,995. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 60.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,086, about 77% 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 Ballarat North is home to a capable workforce with strong representation in key service industries, and an unemployment rate of just 3.4% according to AreaSearch regional compilations. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,928, while the joblessness rate sat 0.3% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and workforce participation closely matched the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. Census records show a moderate 19.2% of the local workforce performed their roles from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions. The main employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Educational services are particularly prominent, with local employment ratios reaching 1.5 times the wider regional average. Conversely, primary industries like agriculture, forestry & fishing are underrepresented, making up only 1.3% of the workforce in the suburb of Ballarat North compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic. The comparison between the local working population and resident numbers suggests this highly residential locality offers few employment options within its own boundaries. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.6% and total employment fell by 1.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. For comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment decline by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future trends in the suburb of Ballarat North. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local industry shares to project potential job growth. Globally, national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these figures to the local mix suggests employment for residents could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighting exercise rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ballarat North is $1,290 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $723 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,639 a year against an average of $57,314. 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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Based on ATO data from financial year 2023 at the postcode level, incomes in the suburb of Ballarat North are lower than national benchmarks, with the median recorded at $44,639 and the average at $57,314. These figures compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 for Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, the updated figures are estimated at approximately $48,933 for the median and $62,828 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, falling between the 19th and 33rd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows the largest group contains 26.0% of residents (1,044 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader region where 30.3% fall into this category. Residents retain 85.1% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 21st percentile nationwide, while the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ballarat North had 1,747 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,416 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Ballarat North consisted of 82.1% separate houses and 17.9% alternative housing styles such as townhouses, units, and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership in the suburb of Ballarat North was slightly below the Regional Vic. rate of 37.0%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (30.7%) or occupied by tenants (32.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Regional Vic. average at $1,416, while the median weekly rent was $285, compared to Regional Vic.
figures of $1,430 and $285. In comparison to national averages, monthly mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ballarat North counted 1,747 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 60.4% of households, consisting of couples with children at 23.5%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parents at 11.2%. The remaining 39.6% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 35.4% and group living situations representing 3.9%. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.2% of adults in Ballarat North hold a university qualification, including 17.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 349 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,004 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 the area is distinct when compared to the wider region, with university qualifications held by 28.2% of residents aged 15+, which is higher than the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational training is also common, with 32.2% of those aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 21.5%. A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 26.7% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This group is divided into 10.2% in primary school, 6.5% in high school, and 4.5% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ballarat North reaches 20 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 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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An analysis of public transport shows there are 20 active transit stops in the suburb of Ballarat North. These stops are connected to 4 distinct routes, which accommodate 779 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 205 meters from their nearest transit stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers commute elsewhere, and private vehicles are the main transport mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional benchmark. Additionally, 19.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 111 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 38 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.5% of residents in Ballarat North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 point to significant challenges for the suburb of Ballarat North, as shown by AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with high rates of medical conditions observed across young and old cohorts, and a low level of private health insurance coverage at approximately 50% of the population (~1,990 people) compared to the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 11.4% and 10.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 60.5% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Working-age residents experience high rates of chronic illness, and 23.5% of the population is aged 65 and over (944 people). Health profiles for older residents show some challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ballarat North is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (27.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Ballarat North has lower cultural diversity metrics compared to national averages, with 90.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 50.2% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. In terms of parent birthplace, the most common ancestries in the suburb of Ballarat North are English (32.1%), Australian (27.7%), and Irish (12.9%). Other groups show differences from regional averages, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 10.0% of the population (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 1.7% (compared to 1.7% regionally), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ballarat North is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.5% 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 the suburb of Ballarat North is 42 years, which is close to the Regional Vic. average of 43 years but older than the national median of 38 years. Residents aged 85+ are highly represented at 4.6%, while the 65 - 74 bracket is smaller at 9.7% than in Regional Vic. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.2% to 13.3%, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 60%, adding 310 individuals to total 825, while the 55 to 64 group is expected to grow by 5% (24 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ballarat North
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 | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,041 at the 2021 Census → 4,018 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 (SAL20113). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.