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Balwyn has an estimated 14,251 residents, up from 13,495 at the 2021 Census — a change of 756 people, or 5.6%. 108 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 3,254 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region, combined with recent address records confirmed by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Balwyn has an estimated residency of approximately 14,251 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 756 individuals (5.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,495 residents. The variance is calculated from a resident base of 14,242, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with an extra 108 validated new addresses added after the Census. This population level represents a density of 3,253 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of nationwide markets tracked by AreaSearch.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Balwyn has shown steady expansion with a 0.3% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the wider SA3 territory. Gains were mostly generated by arrivals from abroad, which served as the exclusive driver of demographic increases in recent times. AreaSearch is employing projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 and use 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas that fall outside this dataset, AreaSearch relies on the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2023, applying a weighted aggregation method to translate population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are then applied uniformly across all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. When considering future demographic shifts, the suburb of Balwyn is expected to experience lower quartile growth among the statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch, with a projected increase of 632 people by 2041 according to the combined SA2-level forecasts, representing a 4.4% rise in total population over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
444 new dwellings have been approved in Balwyn over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 90 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 112, running ahead of 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 research of ABS building approvals compiled from localized data, the suburb of Balwyn averages roughly 88 residential permits yearly, with a total of 444 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 103 during the current FY-26. Because constructing a home has corresponded to an average of no new residents per year per dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), volume is satisfying or exceeding local demand, expanding choices for buyers and enabling the population to potentially grow faster than projected, while new projects average an estimated construction cost of $1,367,000, showing a developer preference for high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $17.4 million this financial year, showing consistent business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Balwyn experiences elevated construction volumes (15.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), offering buyers options while supporting the value of existing stock. Residential building approvals consist of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium or high-density dwellings like townhouses and apartments. This pivot toward higher density offers lower entry price points and fits the needs of downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The suburb of Balwyn has roughly 185 individuals per dwelling permit, indicating a low-density development profile. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Balwyn will add 623 residents through to 2041, measured from the latest quarterly figures compiled by AreaSearch. Judging by current construction trends, incoming housing additions should easily satisfy local demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially driving population increases beyond initial forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balwyn
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Balwyn, worth an estimated $191 million. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $56.6 billion. 27 are already under construction and 49 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 council planning schemes exert a primary influence on property performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include White & Weston Balwyn Village, Koonung Creek Reserve Restoration, Maleela Rise Balwyn, and Parring Collection, with the key details of the most significant projects outlined below.
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White & Weston Balwyn Village
A sophisticated collection of 45 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a low-rise three-level building designed by Cera Stribley with gardens by Jack Merlo. Features a full-line Coles supermarket at ground level, opposite Balwyn Park with premium finishes including Miele appliances, a 7.5-star NatHERS rating, and an energy-optimised design aligned with Sustainability Victoria's Whole of Home Initiative. Construction has commenced, with demolition completed and builders mobilising on site.
Koonung Creek Reserve Restoration
Restoration of Koonung Creek Reserve following the North East Link and Eastern Freeway upgrade. Council adopted its preferred master plan in February 2024 and continues to advocate for reinstatement after construction. The plan includes upgraded walking and cycling trails, wetlands, BBQ areas, rest areas, fitness stations, extensive indigenous planting and around 2,900 new trees.
Rochester Canterbury
Integrated retirement living, residential aged care and community precinct on Rochester Road in Canterbury, VIC, developed by BASScare and designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke. The approved masterplan comprises 62 retirement living apartments (2 and 3 bedroom, including penthouses) plus 5 townhomes, alongside 45 residential aged care suites. Community facilities include a cafe with grocer, community hall, activity rooms, pool, spa, sauna, gym, allied health rooms, cinema, salon, art studio and craft workshop, with landscaping oriented around the adjacent Shrublands Creek Reserve.Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026, with residents able to move in from late 2028. Note: the site was previously marketed as a separate 42-residence Canterbury Gardens townhouse and apartment proposal by Luxe Property Group; that scheme does not appear to have proceeded and has been superseded by the BASScare redevelopment.
Maleela Rise Balwyn
A four-storey residential development comprising 31 apartments, including 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences and penthouses, with two basement levels for parking. Designed by Cera Stribley Architects with interiors by Studio Tate and landscaping by Jack Merlo. Features high-end amenities such as concierge service, club lounge bar with wine cellar, curated library, reflection garden, wellness facilities including gym, infrared sauna, and hot and cold therapy. Includes 74 car parking spaces and bicycle storage. Developed by Chapter Group, focusing on luxury living and wellbeing in the prestigious Reid Estate near Riverside Estate precinct.Estimated completion mid-2026.
Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill)
A boutique collection of 28 luxury residences above ground-floor retail in the heart of the historic Maling Road precinct. The project was designed by Carr Architecture and developed by Figurehead.
359-365 Canterbury Road Retail Development
Proposed retail and commercial development involving three adjoining retail freeholds with a cafe, offices/showroom, and warehousing. The site offers potential for value-add redevelopment subject to council approval, aiming to enhance local retail spaces and provide modern commercial facilities with parking and improved access.
1207-1209 Burke Road Townhomes
A premium permit-approved development site for 12 architect-designed luxury townhomes by Cera Stribley. Located on a 2,405sqm site with over 40m street frontage to Burke Road in Kew's prestigious Sackville Ward. The development offers boutique luxury living in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs with potential for yield uplift under Victoria's new Townhouse and Low Rise Code.
383-387 Mont Albert Road Development
Corner site of about 1,810-1,820 sqm at Mont Albert Rd and Stanhope St previously pursued for around 15 two-storey townhouses. Council refused the application and the matter was taken to VCAT. As of 2025 the combined holding is being marketed for sale as a development opportunity (STCA) with no current permit disclosed; community sources indicate the prior townhouse proposal did not proceed.
7,401 residents of Balwyn are employed, from a labour force of 7,675. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 63.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,226, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Balwyn has a highly qualified labor force, featuring a strong concentration of white-collar professionals, a low jobless rate of 3.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch aggregates of local data. As of March 2026, there are 7,401 working residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, though overall workforce participation is notably lower (63.2% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Census responses indicate that a substantial 42.9% of the workforce operated from home, although this should be evaluated in the context of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The suburb of Balwyn shows a strong concentration in professional & technical fields, with employment shares reaching 1.4 times the regional standard. In contrast, construction workers are underrepresented at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. This highly residential setting seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of local jobs to the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding regions, the 12-month period experienced a job rise of 1.8% alongside a labor pool expansion of 2.9%, which raised the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, with joblessness increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demands. These five and ten-year projections are aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future changes. While nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion varies widely by sector. Aligning these industry trends with the suburb of Balwyn's workforce structure suggests local employment will rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model for demonstration purposes that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balwyn is $1,975 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $850 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,625 a year against an average of $93,054. The average runs 91% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Balwyn have a median income of $48,625 and an average income of $93,054. This places the area very high on a national scale, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index inflation of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $53,303 (median) and $102,006 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Balwyn place it around the 61st percentile nationally.
The weekly income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range which accounts for 26.4% of residents (3,762 people), mirroring the regional trend where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Top-tier earners are highly visible, with 33.5% making more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to significant local spending power. Elevated housing costs absorb 16.2% of household income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 63rd percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balwyn had 5,085 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 15% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $451 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.1%. 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 the suburb of Balwyn at the time of the latest Census consisted of 58.7% standalone houses and 41.3% other formats including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Greater Melbourne's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other options. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Balwyn stood well above the metropolitan benchmark at 44.1%, while the remaining homes were occupied by buyers with a mortgage (28.1%) or renters (27.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $3,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $451, compared to regional benchmarks of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Balwyn are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balwyn counted 5,085 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,370 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 26% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 72.1%, consisting of couples with children at 36.4%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single parent structures at 11.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 27.9%, with single-person living arrangements at 25.5% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size of 2.6 residents aligns with the Greater Melbourne standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.7% of adults in Balwyn hold a university qualification, including 33.3% with a bachelor degree and 15.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 7.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,185 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,135 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Balwyn track significantly higher than regional and national levels, with 52.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile positions the workforce well for roles in knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 33.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational training represents 17.9% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificate courses (7.4%). School enrollment is exceptionally high, with 32.1% of the population active in formal studies.
This distribution comprises 9.6% attending high school, 9.0% in primary school, and 9.0% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balwyn reaches 47 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Trams 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 transit datasets record 47 active transit stops in the suburb of Balwyn, utilizing a combination of trams and buses. These stops are serviced by 10 distinct routes, which combine to support 2,843 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated highly, with homes situated an average of 221 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 81%, and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars per household.
A high 42.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit services average 406 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 60 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
75.0% of residents in Balwyn report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Local health statistics show excellent results for the suburb of Balwyn, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses which show low rates of common health issues across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 63% of the community (9,046 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses among local residents are arthritis and asthma, which affect 6.6 and 6.0% of the community, respectively, while 75.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Senior citizens aged 65 and older make up 23.1% of the local population (3,291 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Senior health metrics are highly positive, showing national standings that correspond to the broader population profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.9% of Balwyn residents were born overseas and 47.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.6%) and English (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Balwyn exhibits high cultural diversity, with 47.2% of residents using a language other than English in their homes and 46.9% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 41.0% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.9% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral roots based on parental birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Balwyn are Chinese at 27.6% (substantially higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%), English at 17.0%, and Australian at 13.5%.
Other cultural groups show notable variations: Greek heritage makes up 3.4% of the population (compared to 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan background is at 0.6% (compared to 0.8%), and Vietnamese heritage represents 1.6% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balwyn is 43. 25.3% 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 43 in the suburb of Balwyn is notably older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (10.9%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small (10.8%) compared to the metropolitan area. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.9% to 7.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has contracted from 14.2% to 13.2%. Projections for 2041 point to significant changes in the age profile, with the 85+ bracket expected to rise by 468 people (76%) from 612 to 1,081.
Overall, cohorts aged 65 and above are projected to account for 81% of total demographic growth, reflecting an aging local population. In contrast, youth cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balwyn
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 108 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,495 at the 2021 Census → 14,251 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 (SAL20123). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.