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Bell Post Hill has an estimated 4,916 residents, down from 5,083 at the 2021 Census — a change of 167 people, or 3.3%. The population has thinned by an average 1.1% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 824 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 recent address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bell Post Hill has an estimated population of 4,916 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 167 residents (3.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,083 residents. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 4,898 estimated by AreaSearch following the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 21 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 823 persons per square kilometer, which is consistent with average benchmarks across AreaSearch locations.
Net population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the sole contributor to local population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases are used, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population growth shifting from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the region is expected to experience population growth above the median for non-metropolitan areas in Australia, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 1,012 residents by 2041, representing a total growth rate of 20.2% over the 16 years.
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Residential development in Bell Post Hill is minimal, averaging 2 dwelling approvals annually (13 approvals over five years). Such low development levels are typical of rural localities with modest housing requirements, where building activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Because approvals are so limited, individual development projects can have a major effect on year-on-year growth and relative statistics. Bell Post Hill experiences substantially less construction activity than the Rest of Vic., and this rate of development is also below national averages. New building approvals consist of 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% attached dwellings.
This shift toward denser housing options provides accessible pathways for buyers, drawing interest from downsizers, investors, and entry-level purchasers. This represents a significant change from the existing housing profile (currently 92.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development sites and changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. The area records 9841 people per dwelling approval, highlighting a quiet, low-activity development market. Long-term forecasts suggest Bell Post Hill will add 994 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, housing additions may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support price increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bell Post Hill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Bell Post Hill, worth an estimated $350 million. A further 74 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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Infrastructure changes, major projects, and planning updates are key drivers of local market performance. In total, 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the area. Major developments include the Northern Geelong Industrial Precinct, the Bell Park / Bell Post Hill Enhanced Early Years and Community Hub, the Viva Energy Geelong Refinery Upgrades, and the Bell Park Sports Club Changerooms Redevelopment, with the listed items showing those of greatest relevance.
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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.
Viva Energy Geelong Refinery Upgrades
Major $350 million upgrades to the Viva Energy Geelong Refinery are now practically complete as of November 2025. Key components include the Ultra Low Sulphur Gasoline (ULSG) plant, which achieved practical completion in late 2025, and Australia's first public hydrogen refuelling station, which opened in June 2025. The project also delivered three new 30-million-litre diesel storage tanks and aromatics compliance upgrades, solidifying the site's role as a modern Energy Hub supplying 50% of Victoria's fuel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2,435 residents of Bell Post Hill are employed, from a labour force of 2,581. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 61.4%. 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. 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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Bell Post Hill has a skilled workforce with a strong presence in essential services sectors and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,435 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.9% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, while participation in the labor force matches the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%. Census records show a moderate 16.2% of working residents worked from home, though the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Local employment is heavily focused on health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows a high concentration locally, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of local workers, compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Although there are local employment opportunities, the ratio of the Census working population to the local population suggests many residents commute to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period experienced a 1.3% contraction in the labor force and a 1.2% drop in employment, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point decline in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the labor force decrease by 0.3%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future demand in Bell Post Hill. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped against local employment profiles to estimate growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Bell Post Hill suggests local employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Bell Post Hill is $1,368 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $674 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,308 a year against an average of $62,831. 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 latest postcode-level ATO data for the financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch shows that incomes in Bell Post Hill are below the national average, with a median of $51,308 and an average of $62,831. This compares to Regional Vic. figures of a median income of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,244 for the median and $68,875 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures show that household, family, and personal incomes in Bell Post Hill all rank between the 23rd and 25th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 30.5% of residents (1,499 people), similar to regional trends where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs is 85.3%, which sits in the 27th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bell Post Hill had 2,034 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 7% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 25.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 housing profile in Bell Post Hill at the latest Census consisted of 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. The rate of home ownership in Bell Post Hill exceeded the regional average at 44.2%, with remaining households holding mortgages (30.7%) or renting (25.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600 was notably higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent was $350, compared to $285 in Regional Vic..
On a national level, Bell Post Hill mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bell Post Hill counted 2,034 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 28% 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 69.5%, consisting of 25.5% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 14.5% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.5%, with single-person households representing 27.7% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size of 2.4 residents aligns with the average for Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.7% of adults in Bell Post Hill hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,930 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university qualification rates at 17.7% compared to the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (26.7%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 25.7% of the population participating in formal studies.
This is comprised of 8.3% in primary school, 6.7% in secondary school, and 3.7% in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Bell Post Hill reaches 20 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transit options shows 20 active public transport stops in Bell Post Hill. These stops are serviced by 2 distinct routes, which provide 505 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 260 meters from the nearest stop. As it is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 92%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household. Approximately 16.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 25 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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65.7% of residents in Bell Post Hill report no long-term health condition. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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 are positive for Bell Post Hill residents, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic conditions showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is standard across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 52% of the population (~2,541 people). The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.6% and 8.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Residents of working age show above-average rates of chronic conditions. The population includes 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,115 people), which is below the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Seniors in the area exhibit strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general population compared to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.0% of Bell Post Hill residents were born overseas and 27.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.2%) and English (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bell Post Hill displays greater cultural diversity than most local markets, with 29.0% of residents born overseas and 27.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 59.2% of the population, compared to 47.3% in Regional Vic.. In terms of parent country of birth, the top ancestral backgrounds in Bell Post Hill are Australian at 23.2% (lower than the regional average of 29.6%), English at 19.4% (lower than the regional average of 30.7%), and Other at 10.2% (significantly higher than the regional average of 4.7%).
Significant differences are also visible in other ethnicities: Croatian heritage is represented at 6.2% in Bell Post Hill (compared to 0.4% regionally), Macedonian heritage is at 4.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Polish heritage is at 2.0% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bell Post Hill is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.4% 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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The median age in Bell Post Hill is 41 years, slightly younger than the Regional Vic. average of 43 but above the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.4% compared to Regional Vic., while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 8.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.4% to 13.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has grown from 14.6% to 16.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 9.8% to 8.2%, and the 65 to 74 age group fell from 12.5% to 11.2%.
Projections suggest the age profile of Bell Post Hill will change significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 46% (adding 368 residents to reach 1,175), while the 75 to 84 age range is projected to decrease by 28 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bell Post Hill
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 | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,083 at the 2021 Census → 4,916 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 (SAL20192). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.