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Bell Park has an estimated 5,455 residents, down from 5,602 at the 2021 Census — a change of 147 people, or 2.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 1,991 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 Bell Park's population is estimated at around 5,455 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 147 people (2.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,602 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,430, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 63 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,990 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 1,171 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 21.0% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Bell Park over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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 investigations of ABS building permit data allocated from statistical zones, the suburb of Bell Park averages around 12 home approvals annually, compiling an estimated total of 63 residential approvals over the preceding 5 fiscal years. For the current FY-26 period, 2 permits have been finalized. As the populace has decreased in recent times, the volume of housing remains sufficient to meet demand, establishing an equilibrium with reasonable options for purchasers, while newly approved residences carry a mean construction valuation of $548,000, indicating developers are prioritizing high-end builds. Additionally, non-residential commercial approvals have reached $23.9 million this fiscal term, pointing to steady business development.
Relative to the Rest of Vic. region, the suburb of Bell Park exhibits exceptionally low building activity, standing 78.0% below the regional per capita average. This minimal volume of construction typically underpins demand and supports valuation levels for pre-existing houses. The rate of building also lags behind the nationwide average, highlighting the established profile of the community and implying the presence of zoning constraints. Approved plans consist of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points for buyers, attracting downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. This represents a distinct shift away from current local housing arrangements, where houses make up 81.0% of the market, signaling a reduction in vacant land availability and a response to changing consumer preferences and affordability constraints. There are roughly 1814 residents for each residential permit granted, confirming the mature nature of the locality. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Bell Park will add 1,146 citizens through to 2041, referencing the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not increase, residential supply may fail to keep pace with this demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bell Park
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bell Park, worth an estimated $8 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.6 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Regional performance is heavily influenced by updates to local transport networks, significant building developments, and local planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key initiatives that are expected to impact the local community. Major undertakings include the Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment, the Northern Geelong Industrial Precinct, the retail upgrade at 340-344 Melbourne Road, and the Geelong Hydrogen Hub, with further details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Bell Park / Bell Post Hill Enhanced Early Years and Community Hub
Design and construction of an integrated early years and community hub to co-locate services including Bell Park Kindergarten and Maternal Child Health centres, with flexible community spaces to support local families. The hub will bring together essential early childhood services in a purpose-built facility to better serve the Bell Park and Bell Post Hill communities, where over 10 percent of residents are under five years of age. The project was funded in the City of Greater Geelong's 2020-21 and 2021-22 budgets but was placed on hold in the 2023-24 budget amid council-wide financial pressure, alongside several other capital works projects.As of the most recent published budget documents, the project has not been reinstated with a confirmed delivery timeline.
Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment
The Wathaurong Dreaming Project is a landmark 43.6 million dollar redevelopment of the Morgan Street site to create a centralized cultural and community hub. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project integrates comprehensive healthcare services including 12 GP rooms and dental suites with family, youth, and justice support services. The facility features culturally significant spaces such as a yarning circle, a dance circle, and a preserved Scar Tree, alongside a 300-seat conference center and a womens tranquility garden.The redevelopment expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of adjacent land at 43 The Boulevard to provide essential car parking and improved accessibility.
340-344 Melbourne Road Large Format Retail Redevelopment
Refurbishment and re-tenanting of a long-vacant large format retail building (former Ray's Outdoors / Super Retail Group) on a prominent corner site at Melbourne Road and Collopy Street, North Geelong. IP Generation acquired the 5,564 sqm landholding for $8.5 million in May 2025. Global secondhand retailer Savers has secured a long-term lease over approximately 2,390 sqm, with the balance of the 4,750 sqm building being offered to additional large format retail tenants. Works are underway to refurbish the structure, update facade treatments, and prepare tenancy fitouts.
Geelong Hydrogen Hub
A green hydrogen production and refuelling hub proposed by GeelongPort and Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) at the Port of Geelong. The facility aims to import green ammonia, convert it to hydrogen via cracking, and distribute it to industrial customers and heavy transport. The project is currently undergoing an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process with public exhibition expected in 2026.
Geelong Growth Area Transport Infrastructure Strategy
A strategic framework developed by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Victorian State Government to guide transport investment across Geelong's three major growth areas - Armstrong Creek, Northern Geelong and Western Geelong. The strategy covers road and rail infrastructure, public transport, active travel and traffic management to support an estimated 175,000 new residents across the growth areas by 2051. Community engagement phases are complete and the strategy has informed the development of the broader Integrated Transport Strategy, which is currently in draft development with community feedback expected in early 2026.
Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct
The Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct (GREP) is northern Geelong's largest designated industrial growth area, comprising approximately 500 hectares of Industrial 1 and Industrial 2 zoned land across Corio and Lara. The precinct supports manufacturing, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and warehousing industries with direct access to the Geelong Ring Road, Port of Geelong (6km), and Avalon Airport (12km). Active development includes multiple stages of the Bisinella Industrial Estate, new industrial subdivisions, and ongoing City of Greater Geelong rezoning and precinct structure planning.The Industrial Land Supply Review, adopted by Council in February 2025, is now with the Minister for Planning to guide long-term land supply policy for the region.
Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
The largest greenfield urban growth project in regional Victoria, spanning approximately 5,500 hectares across the Northern and Western Geelong corridors[cite: 1]. The framework plan accommodates approximately 110,000 residents across 40,000 dwellings across multiple Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs)[cite: 1]. Amendment C450ggee for the Creamery Road PSP completed public exhibition in early 2026, advancing through planning scheme amendment processes[cite: 1].
Gateway Green Estate
Masterplanned residential estate at the former Norlane High School site delivering approximately 125-130 homes through turnkey house and land packages together with future townhouse superlots. Civil construction is underway and completed house and land packages continue to be released for sale.
2,616 residents of Bell Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,802. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,738, about 87% 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 Bell Park features a qualified labour pool with solid representation in public service and essential industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.6%, compiled from AreaSearch regional databases. In the month of March 2026, there are 2,616 employed locals, with the jobless rate positioned 3.0% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and labour market participation tracking close to the Regional Vic. standard of 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates that a modest 14.5% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There is a particularly high concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, representing 1.5 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agricultural, forestry & fishing enterprises employ very few locals, accounting for just 0.9% of the suburb of Bell Park's workforce compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. The area is predominantly residential and seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of active local workers with the total resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 1.2% while employment declined by 1.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force decline of 0.3%, with unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bell Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bell Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bell Park is $1,224 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,568 a year against an average of $59,475. 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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The suburb of Bell Park's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Bell Park's median income among taxpayers is $48,568 and the average income stands at $59,475, which compares to figures for Regional Vic.'s of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,240 (median) and $65,196 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Bell Park all fall between the 15th and 17th percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows 29.2% of the population (1,592 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bell Park had 2,397 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 27.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in the suburb of Bell Park, documented during the most recent Census, consisted of 81.0% standalone houses and 19.0% alternative housing styles such as townhouses, units, and apartments, compared to Regional Vic. where standalone houses comprised 90.1% and other structures stood at 9.9%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Bell Park matched regional levels at 42.2%, with remaining households divided between those servicing a mortgage (25.7%) and those renting (32.1%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Regional Vic. average at $1,500, while the typical weekly rental cost was $340, compared to regional standards of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
On a national level, the suburb of Bell Park's home loan repayments track below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bell Park counted 2,397 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 35% 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 majority of households at 61.2%, which is composed of couples raising children at 23.4%, childless couples at 24.4%, and single parent households at 12.1%. The remaining 38.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, where single-person households account for 35.0% and group housing represents 3.6%. The typical household size of 2.2 individuals is slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.8% of adults in Bell Park hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,885 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 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 achievement levels present a challenge in the area, with tertiary degree rates standing at 19.8%, which is notably lower than the statewide Victorian average of 33.4%. This gap offers a clear opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Undergraduate bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and practical capabilities are common, with 34.4% of residents aged 15 and over possessing technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and vocational certificates at 24.6%. A high proportion of the local population is engaged in schooling, with 25.3% of citizens registered in formal learning programs.
This comprises 8.1% of residents attending primary school, 6.8% enrolled in high school, and 4.0% undergoing higher education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bell Park reaches 26 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 records indicate there are 26 active transit stops situated inside the suburb of Bell Park. These stops are served by 3 unique transit routes, which run a combined total of 658 passenger trips each week. Transit links are classified as good, with houses typically located within 248 meters of a transit point. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 92%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
Census figures from 2021 show that 14.5% of workers carried out their duties from home, potentially reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Transit services maintain a mean frequency of 94 runs daily across the network, which averages to approximately 25 weekly runs for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.8% of residents in Bell Park report no long-term health condition. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures in the suburb of Bell Park align closely with national baselines, according to evaluations by AreaSearch regarding death rates and long-term illness trends, showing typical medical profiles across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 50% of the community, which equates to about 2,748 citizens, compared to the countrywide average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by locals were psychological conditions and joint pain, affecting 9.3% and 8.9% of the population respectively, though 65.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Health standards for working-age citizens are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.0% of the community, representing 1,200 individuals, which is lower than the Regional Vic. level of 23.9%. Health parameters for these older residents track above average, scoring higher than the general population on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.6% of Bell Park residents were born overseas and 37.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.2%) and English (18.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bell Park ranks highly in cultural variation, with 34.6% of residents born in other countries and 37.6% using a language besides English in their households. The principal religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 61.3% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across the wider Regional Vic. territory. Regarding family backgrounds and parental origins, the primary heritages in the suburb of Bell Park are Australian at 19.2% of the populace, which falls well short of the regional benchmark of 29.6%, English at 18.9%, which also tracks below the regional rate of 30.7%, and Other backgrounds at 13.2%, which sits significantly higher than the regional average of 4.7%.
Specific ethnic representations display notable differences from the surrounding region: Croatian ancestry accounts for 11.5% of the suburb of Bell Park, compared to just 0.4% regionally, Polish heritage is at 1.9% compared to 0.5%, and Serbian ancestry stands at 1.7% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bell Park is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.6% 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 local median age of 40 in the suburb of Bell Park is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. median of 43, but sits just above the nationwide median of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., the 25 to 34 age bracket is overrepresented at 17.7% of the population, whereas children aged 5 to 14 are underrepresented at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has risen from 15.5% to 17.7%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 11.8% to 13.4%. In contrast, the group aged 5 to 14 has shrunk from 10.5% to 9.0%, and the 65 to 74 bracket has fallen from 11.7% to 10.2%.
Demographic expectations for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 454 people (47%) from 965 to 1,420, while the 75 to 84 bracket is expected to decrease by 23 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bell Park
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 2 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 — 63 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,602 at the 2021 Census → 5,455 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 (SAL20191). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.