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Bendigo has an estimated 5,585 residents, down from 5,652 at the 2021 Census — a change of 67 people, or 1.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. 130 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,016 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Bendigo has an estimated population of approximately 5,585, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 5,652 people, this represents a reduction of 67 people (1.2%). This shift is derived from an estimated resident population of 5,520 calculated by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 130 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. The suburb of Bendigo records a population density of 1,015 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Recent population gains were almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration, serving as the primary demographic growth driver. Demographic forecasting by AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented for unlisted locations by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted population growth aggregations from LGA to SA2 tiers. These aggregations also inform age-cohort growth rates across every area for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Bendigo is anticipated to record population expansion exceeding the median for national regional territories, expanding by 720 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, representing an overall increase of 11.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
249 new dwellings have been approved in Bendigo over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That is 8.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, broadly in line with 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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Urban planning and construction records examined by AreaSearch via ABS building approval figures show Bendigo generating an annual average of approximately 49 new dwelling approvals. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an estimated 249 homes received approval, including 47 recorded to date in FY-25. With local population contracting in the preceding timeframe, residential additions have generally matched demand and maintained buyer availability, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $462,000. Additionally, commercial development momentum remains robust, evidenced by $143.6 million in commercial approvals secured during this financial year.
Compared against Rest of Vic., per-capita residential development in Bendigo has tracked 40.0% above regional average figures across the 5 year period, maintaining purchaser opportunities alongside steady demand, even as construction momentum has moderated lately. Recent residential project approvals consist of 53.0% detached dwellings alongside 47.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a diverse range of price points spanning freestanding properties to compact, cost-effective options. This distribution contrasts with the existing stock composition (currently 82.0% houses), highlighting tightening land supply and adapting to shifting lifestyle habits and affordability considerations. Overall density remains modest, with approximately 182 people per dwelling approval across the market. Projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Bendigo will gain 655 residents by 2041. Ongoing rates of residential development are poised to satisfy incoming housing demand adequately, fostering favorable conditions for property purchasers and creating capacity to accommodate growth exceeding current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bendigo
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bendigo, worth an estimated $1.64 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.33 billion. 19 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 economic momentum and community development are heavily shaped by civil works, major initiatives, and strategic planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 21 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include the Water and Sewer Network Program, Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo, Bendigo Art Gallery Redevelopment, and Bendigo Stadium and Showgrounds Redevelopment, with key initiatives itemized below.
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Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
The Bendigo Sports Package is a major revitalization of three key sporting precincts. The Bendigo Stadium upgrade features a new 2-court annex, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and sustainability upgrades including solar panels. The Bendigo Showgrounds works include a new 500-seat multipurpose pavilion (the Showgrounds Function Centre), arena redevelopment with improved drainage, and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls and Croquet Clubs are receiving 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 compliant croquet lawns, and a major clubhouse upgrade.These projects aim to boost regional tourism and community participation.
Bendigo Art Gallery Redevelopment
The largest civic infrastructure project by the City of Greater Bendigo, this $45M redevelopment includes a second-level blockbuster exhibition space, an innovative learning centre, a 100-seat theatre, and a Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials. Construction officially commenced in February 2026, aimed at increasing gallery capacity and regional tourism impact by an estimated $35M annually.
Greater Bendigo Managed Growth Strategy
Long-term residential growth framework adopted by the City of Greater Bendigo on 16 September 2024 to guide housing and settlement planning to 2056. The strategy plans for about 87,000 additional residents and 38,000 additional dwellings, with a strong focus on infill housing, housing diversity, safer settlement planning, environmental constraints and growth areas including Huntly, Maiden Gully, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Jackass Flat and Ravenswood as an investigation area. Implementation is being pursued through proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C287gben.As of early 2026, the Minister for Planning has appointed the Bushfire Planning Advisory Committee to provide independent advice on bushfire settlement planning and whether proposed Amendment C287gben can be considered for authorisation.
Myers Street Bendigo Community Housing
A $44 million community housing development delivered by Uniting Housing on land around St Andrews Uniting Church in central Bendigo. Comprises 73 apartments across three architecturally designed buildings - 49 two-bedroom and 24 one-bedroom units - providing homes for more than 130 people experiencing housing stress. Co-funded through the Victorian Government Big Housing Build ($26.3 million from Homes Victoria), a $10 million contribution from Uniting Vic.Tas, a $4.2 million philanthropic donation, and land valued at $3.7 million from the St Andrews-Axedale congregation.Features 21 car parks, 81 bicycle parks, split systems, balconies, and environmentally sustainable design. Operational support provided through the Housing Australia Future Fund. The development was fully tenanted by February 2026 and officially opened by Premier Jacinta Allan on 20 March 2026.
Bendigo Depot Facility Redevelopment
Redevelopment and modernisation of the regional transport maintenance depot and operational facilities in Bendigo. The works include new bus and heavy vehicle maintenance bays, refurbished administrative offices, and upgraded operational staging infrastructure to support expanded public transport services.
Bendigo Hospital
Australia's largest regional hospital development in Victoria's history. $630 million state-of-the-art facility completed in June 2018 with 372 inpatient beds, 72 same-day beds, 11 operating theatres, integrated cancer centre with 4 radiotherapy bunkers, mental health facility, and maternity units. Features multi-deck carpark, helipad, automated guided vehicles, and sustainable design innovations achieving multiple awards including 6-Star Green Star Rating.
Hargreaves Mall Revitalisation
Comprehensive mall upgrade under the 2023-2026 Action Plan featuring new landscaping, organic shaped timber-look modules, low-level performance stage, seating with planter boxes, three urban shade canopy structures, coloured LED lighting, water misting tower, and business attraction initiatives. Includes micro tenancy activation of lantern structures and enhanced accessibility features.
2,792 residents of Bendigo are employed, from a labour force of 2,963. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,086, about 2.2 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Bendigo features a highly qualified labor force with considerable representation across essential service industries, maintaining an unemployment rate of 5.8% alongside estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,792, with local unemployment sitting 2.1% above the Regional Vic. mark of 3.7%, while labor force participation aligns closely with the 61.1% recorded for Regional Vic.. Furthermore, Census findings indicated that 17.9% of working residents operated from home, a metric subject to Covid-19 lockdown influences. Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
Job concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, standing at 1.3 times the regional average benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor share, engaging only 1.3% of the local workforce relative to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. As recorded at the Census, the presence of 2.9 workers for every resident establishes Bendigo as a prominent regional employment hub that draws commuters from surrounding districts. AreaSearch evaluation of broader SALM and ABS datasets reveals that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.9% alongside a 1.1% increase in the labour force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.1% and a labour force contraction of 0.3%, corresponding to a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Future workplace demand can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons applied to the local industrial makeup. While nation-wide employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry variations mean Bendigo's specific sector distribution implies potential job growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (illustrative weighted extrapolation excluding localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bendigo is $1,429 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $821 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,568 a year against an average of $71,376. 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 AreaSearch postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Bendigo record a median income of $54,568 and an average of $71,376, exceeding national benchmarks and surpassing the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $59,817 (median) and $78,242 (average). The 2021 Census places individual income at the 53rd percentile ($821 weekly) and household earnings at the 31st percentile. In terms of earnings brackets, 29.7% of residents (1,658 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the 30.3% share observed across the wider region.
Residents retain 85.3% of income after servicing housing commitments, with the locality positioned in the 5th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bendigo had 2,503 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 3% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,482 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates Bendigo's residential building portfolio consists of 82.0% separate houses and 18.1% other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwelling types, differing from Regional Vic. figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 31.7%, trailing Regional Vic., with remaining residences under mortgage (22.9%) or occupied by tenants (45.4%). Monthly median mortgage costs reach $1,482 and median weekly rent sits at $290, both slightly above Regional Vic. averages of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Across broader benchmarks, local housing outlays remain notably economical, with mortgage repayments tracking well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bendigo counted 2,503 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 56.5% of local domestic arrangements, broken down into couples without children at 25.7%, couples with children at 17.4%, and single parent families at 11.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 43.5%, consisting of single-person households at 38.5% and group households at 5.1%. With a median household size of 2.1 people, average occupancy remains lower than the Regional Vic. mark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.2% of adults in Bendigo hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 5,408 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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 qualifications in Bendigo substantially outpace surrounding regions, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 21.7% across Rest of Vic. and 23.6% within the SA3 area, providing a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary cohort at 21.4%, with postgraduate qualifications at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Technical training is likewise well represented, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ having vocational credentials, divided into certificates (20.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.3%). Current learning engagement is prominent throughout the community, where 25.1% of residents are actively undertaking formal schooling or study.
This student cohort comprises 6.7% attending secondary education, 6.6% enrolled in primary education, and 5.6% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bendigo reaches 77 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 12,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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 infrastructure across Bendigo incorporates 77 active transport stops featuring a mix of train services. A network of 43 individual routes operates across these stops, generating 12,127 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is classified as excellent, with typical resident distance to the closest boarding point averaging 181 meters. Outward commuting characterizes the suburb, with private car travel serving as the primary method at 79%, followed by 16% walking. Vehicle access stands at an average of 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional standard, while 17.9% of residents work from home according to 2021 Census records (reflecting possible COVID-19 conditions).
Transit schedules deliver an average of 1,732 trips per day across the collective route network, translating to roughly 157 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.0% of residents in Bendigo report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence by AreaSearch highlights notable healthcare challenges in Bendigo, where common ailments affect both younger and older demographics. At the same time, private health insurance uptake is substantial, covering approximately 55% of the total population (~3,073 people), compared to 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical issues locally, affecting 11.7 and 9.5% of residents respectively, whereas 64.0% reported no chronic medical ailments, relative to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Working-age individuals display elevated rates of chronic illness, while residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.3% of the community (1,133 people), trailing the 24.0% figure seen in Regional Vic., with national rankings sitting above general population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bendigo is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Bendigo track below wider benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.5% of the population, 86.7% born in Australia, and 91.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, observed by 43.3% of residents. The most noticeable relative representation appears in Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of the local community, matching the 0.1% proportion across Regional Vic.. Parental country of birth records show English ancestry leading the community at 30.8%, followed by Australian at 25.8%, and Irish at 12.3%. Specific heritage lineages also show higher relative presence, including Scottish at 9.6% in Bendigo (vs 8.8% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and French at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bendigo is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.9% 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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Demographic profiles show Bendigo maintaining a youthful, predominantly pre-family population structure. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 29.2% of residents compared to 23.1% in Regional Vic., while seniors and retirees (65+) make up 20.3%, below the regional benchmark of 24.0%. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 42 as at August 2026, decreasing from 43 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year lower than the Regional Vic. level of 43 from that Census. The most pronounced demographic transition since the Census occurred within the young to middle aged adult group, rising from 26.0% to an estimated 29.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to capture the bulk of population expansion, gaining 592 residents (36%) to total 2,223.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bendigo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 16 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 130 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,652 at the 2021 Census → 5,585 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 Aug 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 (SAL20208). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.