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Bentleigh has an estimated 19,277 residents, up from 17,921 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,356 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 208 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 4,093 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 study of ABS demographic updates for the broader region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Bentleigh has a population estimated at around 19,277 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,356 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 17,921 people. The variance is calculated from the resident population of 19,243, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 208 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,092 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Over the past decade, the suburb of Bentleigh has shown stable growth patterns with a 1.4% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 88.0% of overall 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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the suburb of Bentleigh expected to increase by 4,092 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 21.1% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
569 new dwellings have been approved in Bentleigh over the past five years, an average of 113 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, 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 AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS, allocated from statistical area data, Bentleigh has averaged about 113 dwellings receiving planning approval annually, totaling approximately 569 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 64 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.7 new residents per year per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand and supply appear well-matched, supporting steady market conditions, while new dwellings carry an average expected construction cost of $763,000, indicating developers are targeting the high-end sector with premium builds.
There have also been $10.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, showing moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Bentleigh shows comparable new home approvals (per person), maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. Recent construction comprises 31.0% detached houses and 69.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 60.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 243 people per approval, Bentleigh reflects a transitioning market. Looking ahead, Bentleigh is expected to grow by 4,058 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bentleigh
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bentleigh, worth an estimated $2.48 billion. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51 billion. 38 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning policies exert a powerful influence on local performance. In total, 39 projects likely to affect the area have been identified by AreaSearch. Primary projects include East Village, East Village Strategic Site - Assemble Build-to-Rent Precinct, Laurel, Bentleigh (Bentleigh Club Redevelopment), and Westfield Southland Ongoing Upgrades, with the following list specifying the ones likely to be most significant.
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East Village Strategic Site - Assemble Build-to-Rent Precinct
A $1.25 billion major urban renewal project transforming a 24-hectare former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use precinct. The masterplan includes 3,000 dwellings, 15,000 sqm of retail, and 80,000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities is delivering a build-to-rent (BTR) component. The first stage includes 400-450 apartments across four buildings with communal gardens and a neighborhood park. As of May 2026, planning is ongoing following the conclusion of public consultations on draft amendments in early 2026.The McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, located on-site, has been operational since 2022.
Laurel, Bentleigh (Bentleigh Club Redevelopment)
Redevelopment of the former Bentleigh Club site into Laurel, a Metro Property Development townhome project in Bentleigh. Now under construction and nearing completion, the project delivers 35 all-electric family townhomes across 4 and 5 bedroom layouts with two living zones, street frontage, deep backyards, double glazing, 7.5-star NatHERS ratings and 4.4kW solar systems. Architecture is by ClarkeHopkinsClarke with landscapes by MDG Landscape Architects, and the project is marketed by Marshall White Projects. Homes are priced from $1,595,000 with move-in expected in spring 2026.
Porter Road Bentleigh Open Space
Glen Eira City Council is delivering a new neighbourhood park on the former 15-19 Porter Road properties in Bentleigh. Detailed design has been completed and endorsed following community consultation. The proposed park includes open lawns, junior play equipment, a basketball and netball half court, picnic facilities, seating, shade trees and indigenous planting to improve biodiversity. The land is currently available for temporary community use while Council seeks external funding for construction.
The Aston
The Aston is a partially constructed four-level residential building featuring 22 apartments in the heart of Bentleigh. The project is under administration but has recently received a planning permit extension, indicating potential resumption of construction.
Bentleigh Major Activity Centre Structure Plan 2024
A 15-year strategic plan to manage growth and improvement for the Bentleigh Major Activity Centre, approved by Council on 13 June 2024. The plan accommodates population increase by enabling higher densities closer to shops, services, and public transport, while maintaining the historic character of the Centre. The State Government has now taken over the planning for Bentleigh through its Activity Centres Program, with new controls expected to be implemented by mid-2026.
Ormond Station Development (Ormond Place)
Mixed-use build-to-rent development above and adjacent to Ormond Station comprising 288 rental apartments, a full-line supermarket, retail, commercial space and commuter facilities. The revised build-to-rent proposal replaces the earlier build-to-sell scheme following increased construction costs. As of 2026, the project remains in planning with construction yet to commence.
Bentleigh 'Eat-Street' Precinct
Urban renewal project to create a vibrant dining and entertainment precinct along Centre Road in Bentleigh. The project aims to enhance streetscape, improve pedestrian access, and attract diverse dining and retail businesses.
5 Chesterville Road Apartments
Residential apartment development featuring 36 residences with 1, 2, and 3 bedroom options across 10 floors. Includes 50 basement car parking spaces and onsite amenities.
11,008 residents of Bentleigh are employed, from a labour force of 11,416. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 70.8%. 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 16,409, about 85% 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 local workforce is highly educated, featuring strong representation in professional services, a jobless rate of just 3.6%, and steady employment levels over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 11,008 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.2% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 45.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Meanwhile, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence with 3.0% employment compared to 5.2% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 0.7% combined with employment decreasing by 0.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bentleigh. 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 Bentleigh's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% 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 Bentleigh is $2,263 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $990 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,714 a year against an average of $87,559. 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 Bentleigh's income level is among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Bentleigh's median income among taxpayers is $62,714 and the average income stands at $87,559, which compares to figures for Greater Melbourne's of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,747 (median) and $95,982 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Bentleigh, between the 77th and 81st percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows 27.7% of the population (5,339 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. A significant 37.5% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 81st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bentleigh had 6,723 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 20% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. 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 structures in Bentleigh at the time of the latest Census consisted of 59.9% houses and 40.2% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, or other dwellings, whereas the Melbourne metro area recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative types. At the same time, owner-occupancy in Bentleigh was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro level, standing at 34.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (29.0%). Typical monthly mortgage payments in the locality were significantly higher than the Melbourne metro median at $2,500, and the typical weekly rent was recorded at $480, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Across the nation, mortgage repayments in Bentleigh are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bentleigh counted 6,723 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,232 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 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 72.8%, which includes 37.3% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.2%, with single-person households representing 23.9% and group living situations making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 residents, matching the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.9% of adults in Bentleigh hold a university qualification, including 30.8% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 11.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,195 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,127 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 credentials in Bentleigh are substantially higher than broader reference levels, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 30.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational streams represent 23.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (11.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 31.4% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 9.5% in primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 7.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bentleigh reaches 60 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 60 active transport stops operating within Bentleigh comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 3,224 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 195 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 78%, with 12% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 45.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 460 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.6% of residents in Bentleigh report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metric evaluations show exceptional outcomes in Bentleigh, according to an AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions. There is a low prevalence of common medical conditions across all age cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (11,824 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 6.9 and 6.7% of residents, respectively, while 74.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,161 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.4% of Bentleigh residents were born overseas and 31.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.0%) and Australian (18.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bentleigh scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 31.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.4% born overseas. The main religion in Bentleigh was found to be Christianity, which makes up 42.5% of people in Bentleigh. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 6.4% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bentleigh are English, comprising 20.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.2% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.8% of Bentleigh (vs 0.8% regionally), Russian at 1.8% (vs 0.4%) and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bentleigh is 39. 25.7% 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 39-year median age in Bentleigh is somewhat higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 similarly very close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (12.7% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (11.9%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.8% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 15.4% to 14.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Bentleigh. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 30% (810 people), reaching 3,548 from 2,737.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bentleigh
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 17 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 208 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,921 at the 2021 Census → 19,277 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 (SAL20214). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.