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Baxter has an estimated 2,187 residents. That puts 221 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Baxter has an estimated residency of 2,187 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 21 people (1.0%) since the 2021 Census, when 2,166 people were recorded. This variation is derived from the resident population of 2,187, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP data from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 220 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space per resident and opportunity for future expansion.
The 1.0% census-tracked growth of the suburb of Baxter is within 1.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.0%), indicating healthy growth dynamics. Population expansion was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking this data, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are used, with adjustments made by aggregating population growth weights from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age cohort from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographics, population growth is projected to exceed the national median, with the suburb of Baxter expected to grow by 275 persons to 2041 based on combined SA2-level forecasts, which translates to a total increase of 12.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
37 new dwellings have been approved in Baxter over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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 building approval figures from the ABS, allocated from statistical area data, Baxter has seen an average of roughly 7 new dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 37 homes over the past 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 1 approvals have been documented. Because the area has seen a decrease in population, the volume of housing supply remains sufficient to meet demand, establishing a balanced marketplace with plenty of choices for buyers, while newly built homes carry an average valuation of $502,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, $2.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential orientation. Baxter's rate of new dwelling approvals per resident is about two-thirds of the rate in Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 6th percentile of all areas analysed nationally, which results in relatively limited choices for buyers and supports demand for established homes. This rate also falls below the national average, reflecting the mature stage of the local property market and potential planning limitations. Recent construction projects consist of 75.0% detached homes and 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on free-standing houses that appeal to buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 4367 people per single dwelling approval highlights the quiet nature and low activity level of local development. Demographic projections indicate Baxter will add 275 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly figures by AreaSearch). Home building is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to this projected growth, though purchasers may experience rising competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Baxter
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 Baxter, worth an estimated $253 million. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential impacts on the area. The key initiatives include the Somerville Police Station, the Somerville Residential Growth Area, the Somerville Central Shopping Centre Expansion, and the Somerville Recreation Centre, with the following list outlining the most relevant items.
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Somerville Police Station
A purpose-built 2500-square metre police facility designed by Baldasso Cortese Architects to support the growing Western Port region. The building features a distinctive Corten steel upper facade with folded panels forming a five-pointed star to represent Victoria Police values. It accommodates 150 staff and houses units including the Uniform Branch, Highway Patrol, and Crime Scene Unit, alongside a gymnasium and emergency management conference facilities.
Somerville Central Shopping Centre Expansion
The Somerville Central expansion involved the redevelopment of the existing site into a sub-regional shopping hub. The center now spans approximately 16,521sqm of gross lettable area and is anchored by major tenants including Coles and Target, complemented by approximately 40 specialty retailers. The project significantly enhanced local retail offerings and improved parking infrastructure with approximately 650 spaces to serve the Mornington Peninsula community.
Stotts Hill Estate
Premium residential land subdivision by Pask delivering 44 lots in a hillside setting at Frankston South. Lots range from 512m2 to 1,369m2 across three tree-lined loop roads, with elevated northern boundary sites and split-level opportunities to the south. The estate is titled, with civil works complete and construction underway; the current release is the final stage of lots remaining for sale. Marketing is by Oliver Hume, with design guidelines published by the developer.
Somerville Residential Growth Area
Strategic residential planning and growth framework for Somerville township under Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme Amendment C219morn and the Somerville Township Structure Plan. The framework guides incremental housing delivery, neighborhood character preservation, and infrastructure coordination within the urban growth boundary. As of 2026, the amendment package remains with the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning / Minister for Planning for formal consideration.
Somerville Recreation Centre
The Somerville Recreation Centre is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue featuring a four-court multi-sport stadium, fitness facilities, and multi-purpose community rooms. Rebuilt following a fire in 2016, the facility now includes modern change rooms, ancillary accommodation for fitness, and a childcare centre, serving the health and sporting needs of the Mornington Peninsula region.
Somerville Hotel Renovation
Comprehensive renovation and refurbishment of a heritage-listed hotel originally constructed in the early 1900s. The project involved modernizing the front bar with an integrated courtyard, stripping the back wall to its original heritage brick, and installing a timber bar top for an industrial aesthetic. Facilities include a family bistro featuring Graziers steaks, a sports bar with a brand-new TAB, and flexible function spaces accommodating 20 to 80 guests.
Somerville Railway Station Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of the Somerville railway station on the Stony Point Line. The project delivered a new station building, platform improvements for enhanced safety and accessibility, and expanded car parking facilities to support the growing Western Port community.
59 Culcairn Drive Townhouse Development - Frankston South
A permit-approved 4-unit townhouse development on a 1,177sqm site in Frankston South. The project provides quality medium-density housing with 3-bedroom dwellings in a leafy suburban setting close to schools, parks, and Frankston amenities. Property recently sold in November 2024 with planning permits in place for construction.
1,206 residents of Baxter are employed, from a labour force of 1,253. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 66.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,946, about 89% 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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Baxter possesses a balanced labor force that includes both white and blue-collar occupations, with the building sector being especially well represented, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and stable job numbers over the prior year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,206 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.0% lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and the participation rate was slightly below average (66.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate a moderate 14.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a strong concentration in construction, with an employment share that is 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.7% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne figure of 10.1%. Comparison of Census working population to resident numbers suggests the local area offers a limited volume of jobs. Based on SALM and ABS figures aggregated from broader statistical regions by AreaSearch, the 12-month period experienced an employment increase of 0.5% while the labor force expanded by 0.2%, leading to a drop in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. During the same period, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context on prospective future demand in Baxter. These estimations, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Baxter's current workforce suggests local employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Baxter is $1,493 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $774 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,852 a year against an average of $65,776. 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 level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Baxter's taxpayers have a median income of $50,852, with the average income standing at $65,776. This is slightly below the national average, and compares to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of approximately $55,744 (median) and $72,104 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Baxter are modest, falling between the 35th and 43rd percentiles.
The primary income group accounts for 33.5% of local taxpayers (732 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with regional trends where 32.8% fall into the same bracket. Pressures on housing affordability are substantial, leaving only 83.3% of income remaining, placing the area in the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Baxter had 901 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Baxter at the time of the latest Census consisted of 87.3% separate houses and 12.7% other housing formats (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other options. The rate of outright home ownership in Baxter was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, sitting at 35.0%, with remaining properties being either mortgaged (48.3%) or rented (16.8%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was recorded at $1,690, which is well below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $360, compared to $390 across metropolitan Melbourne.
Nationally, Baxter's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Baxter counted 901 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 local living arrangements at 66.9% of all households, consisting of 26.4% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.1%, with single-person households representing 31.0% and group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.7% of adults in Baxter hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 197 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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 levels present challenges for the area, as university qualification rates (14.7%) are significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario offers an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational credential, split between advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (32.5%). A significant 24.0% of the local population is enrolled in formal education.
This proportion comprises 7.8% in primary schools, 5.5% in secondary schools, and 3.5% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Baxter reaches 12 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 indicates there are 12 active transit stops in Baxter, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 4 unique routes, which together provide 456 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is rated favorably, with residents generally living within 226 meters of their closest transport stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of residents commute outward, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household, which is higher than the regional average. About 14.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
The average service frequency is 65 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.7% of residents in Baxter report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 in Baxter, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, with the rate of private health insurance coverage sitting slightly above the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population (~1,155 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical issues reported in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.2% and 10.1% of residents respectively, whereas 60.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. The area has 22.2% of its population aged 65 and over (485 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes among older residents present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Baxter is largely Australian-born, at 85.6% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (30.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Baxter displays a lower level of cultural diversity compared to average, with 85.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% holding citizenship, and 95.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 40.4% of the population in Baxter. The most notable overrepresentation is found in the Other category, which represents 0.6% of the population, compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common groups in Baxter are English at 31.9% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 30.5% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 9.0% of the population.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.4% of Baxter (compared to 1.2% regionally), Polish is at 0.8% (compared to 0.8%), and Scottish is at 8.5% (compared to 5.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Baxter is 40. 26.4% 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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Baxter's median age of 40 is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and marginally above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 65 - 74 age bracket is overrepresented at 12.0% locally, while the 35 - 44 age bracket is underrepresented at 13.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 6.5% to 8.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age cohort has grown from 11.6% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort has decreased from 16.8% to 15.5%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has fallen from 11.5% to 10.4%.
Demographic models suggest that Baxter's age distribution will transform notably by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand significantly, rising by 112 people (63%) from 179 to 292. The combined cohorts aged 65+ are expected to drive 75% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Baxter
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 | Aug 2026 this 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 Aug 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,166 at the 2021 Census → 2,187 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 (SAL20169). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.