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Beaconsfield (Vic.) has an estimated 7,770 residents, up from 7,267 at the 2021 Census — a change of 503 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 154 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. That puts 719 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Beaconsfield (Vic.) is projected to be approximately 7,770 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 503 people (6.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 7,267 people. This variance is calculated from a resident base of 7,691, assessed by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 154 validated new addresses added post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 718 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values tracked by AreaSearch.
Throughout the previous ten years, the suburb of Beaconsfield (Vic.) has shown steady expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, exceeding the countrywide average. This demographic increase was mostly stimulated by domestic arrivals from other states, accounting for roughly 61.0% of the population gains lately, though natural increase and international migration also acted as positive drivers. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 territories lack this coverage, projections are derived from the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age-specific growth rates from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Beaconsfield (Vic.) is set to experience remarkable growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas in Australia, with an estimated rise of 5,436 persons up to 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total surge of 68.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
433 new dwellings have been approved in Beaconsfield (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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 distributed down from statistical areas, Beaconsfield averages about 86 dwellings gaining building approval annually. This includes a total of 433 residential approvals over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 29 registered during the current FY-26. With an average of only 0.5 new residents added per new home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of housing supply matches or exceeds local demand, giving purchasers more options and accommodating growth beyond baseline projections, with new homes showing a mean construction value of $381,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $4.1 million for the current financial year, suggesting a quiet commercial development sector. Recent residential additions comprise 86.0% standalone houses and 14.0% multi-unit dwellings, maintaining the low-density profile of the community with a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers wanting extra space. Reflecting about 171 people per residential approval, Beaconsfield displays attributes typical of an expanding corridor. Moving forward, Beaconsfield is projected to increase its population by 5,357 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). If building activity remains at its current pace, the volume of housing supply could fall behind demographic growth, which will likely heighten competition among buyers and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Beaconsfield (Vic.)
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 Beaconsfield (Vic.), worth an estimated $983 million. A further 171 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50 billion. 60 are already under construction and 68 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, significant development works, and urban planning decisions have a profound impact on how an area performs. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Arena Berwick (Stage 3 Expansion), the Beaconsfield Primary School Modernisation, the Beaconsfield Plaza Redevelopment, and the Kaduna Park Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Beaconsfield Plaza Redevelopment
Strategic revitalisation of the Beaconsfield Plaza neighbourhood hub. The project focuses on expanding the existing supermarket footprint to a full-line offering, modernising the retail facade, and upgrading the public realm. Key infrastructure improvements include a redesigned car park layout to improve traffic flow and upgraded facilities for integrated bus, pedestrian, and cyclist access to align with the City of Casey Beaconsfield Structure Plan.
Arena Shopping Centre Expansion (Officer)
Proposed further expansion of Arena Shopping Centre in Officer, a neighbourhood centre anchored by Woolworths, BWS and over 25 specialty stores. Earlier expansion stages designed by i2C Architects for developer Parklea included a Damon Street commercial and medical precinct. A further stage involving additional specialty retail, casual dining, childcare and parking on the Damon Street frontage has been proposed to serve the rapidly growing Officer-Pakenham corridor, but no confirmed planning permit or construction commencement has been publicly verified as of May 2026.
Kaduna Park Estate
Kaduna Park Estate is an 80 hectare masterplanned residential community in Officer South developed by Parklea, featuring around 760 house and land lots along with an adjoining Lifestyle Communities over-50s village. The estate includes a 1 hectare central park, wetlands, and access to the M1 and Cardinia Road train station.
Casey Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Major expansion of the emergency department at Casey Hospital in Berwick, supporting an additional 52,000 emergency presentations each year[cite: 1]. The project forms part of a 280 million dollar Victorian Government package boosting emergency capacity at both Casey Hospital and Werribee Mercy Hospital[cite: 1]. New facilities include extra immediate care cubicles, short stay beds, resuscitation bays, ambulatory care spaces, procedure rooms, consult and interview rooms, a dedicated mental health zone, satellite imaging area, and a purpose-built children's emergency department zone[cite: 1].Builder Icon was appointed in February 2026, with major construction targeted for completion in 2027[cite: 1].
Minta
Large-scale masterplanned community by Stockland on the former Minta Farm site, covering approximately 114 hectares and delivering around 1,700 homes across land lots, house and land packages, and townhomes. The estate includes over 22 hectares of green open spaces, a lake-filled nature reserve, walking and cycling trails, and Hilltop Fantasy Park. Located in Berwick, 48km south-east of Melbourne CBD, with direct access to the Monash Freeway via Bells Road and close to Beaconsfield train station.The community passed 1,000 purchasers in 2023 and has now reached its final stages, with the last land lots and townhomes on sale and remaining lot registrations expected through mid-2026.
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Acquisitions in Melbourne's western growth corridor for housing development, with a total of 725 lots planned.
Beaconsfield Primary School Facilities Upgrade
A facilities upgrade at Beaconsfield Primary School, a government primary school in Beaconsfield, Victoria, first opened in 1890. The school's own records describe a 4.5 million dollar upgrade completed in 2007 that delivered nine learning hubs, meeting rooms, a gallery, a gymnasium, a science and technology multi-purpose room, an art room, and a music centre. No evidence of an active or newly funded modernisation project at this school could be verified through the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) or other current sources as of this research.
Officer Major Activity Centre
Designated as a Major Activity Centre (MAC) and the heart of the Officer Precinct Structure Plan, accommodating approximately 10,900 dwellings and 28,300 residents. The precinct provides a mix of retail, commercial offices, supermarkets, community facilities, and high-density residential housing such as the Olio development. An Urban Design Framework was finalised in 2024 to guide the development.
4,472 residents of Beaconsfield (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,580. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,292, about 81% 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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Beaconsfield has a skilled resident labor force, with strong representation in the building trades, a jobless rate of only 2.4%, and relatively stable employment conditions over the previous year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 4,472 employed local citizens, and the unemployment rate of 2.4% is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the workforce is slightly elevated (73.3% relative to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a significant 27.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are construction, healthcare and social assistance, and education and training. The locality exhibits a strong occupational concentration in construction, with its employment proportion measuring 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional and technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 6.1% of jobs compared to 10.1% across the region. This highly residential community appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident labor force. Based on AreaSearch analytics of SALM and ABS data pooled from broader statistical geographies, over the 12 months to March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 0.2% while the total labor force grew by 0.4%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1%, a labor force expansion of 2.3%, and a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective labor demand in Beaconsfield. These five-year and ten-year projections have been mapped onto the local occupation profile to estimate future trends. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure indicates that local jobs should grow by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this utilizes a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Beaconsfield (Vic.) is $2,279 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $887 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,393 a year against an average of $64,925. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in Beaconsfield stands at $54,393, with an average of $64,925. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and contrast with a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $59,626 (median) and $71,171 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that household incomes are in the high 82nd percentile, sitting at $2,279 weekly.
Income distribution statistics show the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, containing 32.8% of the community (2,548 people), matching the wider region where 32.8% fall into this range. High affluence is visible with 34.3% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. After paying for housing, households keep 86.9% of their income, showing strong disposable funds, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beaconsfield (Vic.) had 2,401 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. 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 most recent Census, the housing composition in Beaconsfield consisted of 86.6% standalone houses and 13.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates in Beaconsfield exceeded metropolitan averages at 32.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (50.5%) or tenants (16.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was also equivalent at $390, compared to regional figures of $2,000 and $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Beaconsfield are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beaconsfield (Vic.) counted 2,401 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,567 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 80.9%, comprising couples with children at 46.9%, couples without children at 23.8%, and one-parent families at 9.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 19.1%, with single-person households at 17.6% and group living situations at 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.3% of adults in Beaconsfield (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 3,696 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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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The local community experiences some educational disadvantages, with university attainment rates (22.3%) falling well short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation presents opportunities for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (25.4%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.7% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This is made up of 10.6% attending secondary schools, 9.9% in primary schools, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Beaconsfield (Vic.) reaches 31 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Analysis of local transit options shows 31 active passenger transport stops in Beaconsfield, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 6 distinct routes, which together provide 1,729 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with homes generally situated 324 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the suburb, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 94%. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, exceeding the metropolitan average. A significant 27.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions).
Transit frequency averages 247 scheduled trips per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 55 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.8% of residents in Beaconsfield (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 reflect favorable conditions for local residents, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality and health metrics showing results that align closely with national averages, showing standard patterns of illnesses across both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, sitting at approximately 53% of the population (~4,080 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues were the most prevalent medical diagnoses locally, each affecting 7.9 and 7.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 13.2% of the community (1,025 people), which is lower than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among this older cohort are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Beaconsfield (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 79.2% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Beaconsfield displays higher levels of cultural diversity than average, with 20.8% of the population born outside Australia and 11.7% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.1% of local residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ethnic background (parental country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Beaconsfield are English at 27.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 26.7%, also notably higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Scottish at 7.6%.
Furthermore, there are distinct variations in other ethnic origins: Dutch is highly represented at 3.1% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 1.3% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beaconsfield (Vic.) is 39. 23.2% 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 residents is 39 years, slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and very close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented (16.7% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented (6.9%). Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.9% to 15.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age cohort has decreased from 9.6% to 6.9%. Population projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to expand by 92% (1,194 people), growing from 1,297 to 2,492.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beaconsfield (Vic.)
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 — 154 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,267 at the 2021 Census → 7,770 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 (SAL20175). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.