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Bentleigh East has an estimated 32,403 residents, up from 30,159 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,244 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 360 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 3,596 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader Australian Bureau of Statistics regional updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Bentleigh East maintains a population around 32,403 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,244 people (7.4%) over the 30,159 people tallied in the 2021 Census. Such growth draws on the resident benchmark of 32,276 calculated from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 360 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With a density of 3,596 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the top national quartile assessed by AreaSearch.
Over the preceding ten years, Bentleigh East expanded at a steady 1.4% compound annual growth rate, outpacing its broader SA3 territory. International arrivals served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for approximately 79.0% of total local population additions during recent periods. Population projections incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 divisions, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases adapted through weighted population growth distributions from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort trajectories derived from these models are further integrated across all zones for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic shifts place the suburb of Bentleigh East above the nationwide median for statistical district growth, with SA2 projections pointing toward an influx of 6,845 persons through to 2041, constituting an overall rise of 20.7% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,165 new dwellings have been approved in Bentleigh East over the past five years, an average of 233 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 244 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 266, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approval statistics indicate that the suburb of Bentleigh East has averaged roughly 233 residential dwelling consents annually. This yields an estimated 1,165 residential units approved across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 266 recorded to date in FY-25. An average intake of 1.5 people per year per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-balanced supply and demand conditions that underpin market stability. Construction values average $909,000 per dwelling, highlighting an emphasis among builders on upmarket, higher-tier residences.
Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains robust, evidenced by $75.9 million worth of commercial building approvals during the current financial year. Per-capita dwelling creation in the suburb of Bentleigh East runs 41.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period relative to Greater Melbourne, providing prospective buyers with viable choices while bolstering underlying real estate interest. Medium- and high-density formats comprising townhouses or apartments make up 73.0% of new residential development, with detached houses accounting for 27.0%. This leaning toward higher-density living creates accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable departure from the existing profile of 69.0% houses, responding to land constraints alongside evolving buyer preferences and budgets. Generating roughly one consent for every 139 people, the locality exhibits key attributes of an expanding urban market. Forecasts indicate that the suburb of Bentleigh East will add 6,718 residents leading up to 2041, benchmarked from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Ongoing construction rates appear well-aligned with expected demographic expansion, fostering orderly conditions without generating excessive price escalation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bentleigh East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bentleigh East, worth an estimated $7.05 billion. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.7 billion. 22 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional momentum is substantially guided by planning directions, civic infrastructure, and major capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 30 significant initiatives positioned to influence the surrounding district. Notable developments include East Village, Westfield Southland Ongoing Upgrades, 1 Victor Road Retirement Village, and Mackie Road Reserve Upgrade, with additional key projects highlighted below.
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East Village
A 1.25 billion dollar master-planned urban renewal precinct spanning 24 hectares. The project transforms a former industrial site into a sustainable mixed-use hub. It features approximately 3000 dwellings, 15000 sqm of retail, and 80000 sqm of commercial space. Assemble Communities and Make Ventures are delivering a 4.3-hectare portion dedicated to 940 build-to-rent apartments. The site includes the completed McKinnon Secondary College East Campus, a one-hectare central park, and a new town square area.
Levande Bentleigh East Retirement Village
Purpose-built retirement village under construction at 1 Victor Road, Bentleigh East. The project has transitioned to the Levande brand and will deliver a contemporary retirement living community with apartments, clubhouse, wellness facilities and landscaped communal areas. Planning permit amendments and extensions have been processed while construction proceeds, with first residents expected from Spring 2027.
Mackie Road Reserve Upgrade
Glen Eira City Council is delivering the Mackie Road Reserve Masterplan as a staged community recreation upgrade. The works include replacement of the ageing sports pavilion with a new single-storey pavilion including social space, change rooms, amenities, storerooms and kitchen facilities; a new fully fenced off-leash dog park at the Orange Street end of the reserve; and a future all-ages, all-abilities playspace with public toilet, barbecue, shelter, seating, paths and solar lighting. Current status is pre-construction and detailed design: pavilion permits and power disconnection are being prepared before demolition and construction, while dog park design is being finalised after community consultation.
East Village Precinct Infrastructure
Infrastructure works supporting the 24 hectare East Village mixed-use precinct at Bentleigh East. Stage 1 early works delivered underground services, deep drainage, approximately 400 m of dual carriageway road construction, intersections and lighting to enable the future government school, residential neighbourhoods, town centre, open space and community infrastructure. The broader precinct continues to progress under the approved Comprehensive Development Plan and Development Contributions Plan.
Cheltenham Precinct Structure Plan - Suburban Rail Loop East
The Cheltenham Precinct Structure Plan is an approved long-term urban renewal framework centered on the new Suburban Rail Loop underground station at Sir William Fry Reserve. The plan facilitates approximately 4,500 new dwellings and 12,000 new jobs by 2041, featuring building heights reaching 18 storeys in strategic hubs. Key infrastructure includes a pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Bay Road connecting to Southland Shopping Centre, a new bus interchange, and the revitalisation of Sir William Fry Reserve.
East Boundary Road Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Installation of a new staggered signalised crossing, raised crossings, widened footpaths, enhanced bike lanes, and shortened right turn lane to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and bike riders near Bentleigh Secondary College. Part of the Victorian Government's broader pedestrian safety initiatives.
East Bentleigh Ambulance Station
A new multi-million-dollar ambulance station on the Moorabbin Hospital campus in Bentleigh East. The station is planned to include a four-bay ambulance garage, four rest and recline areas for paramedics, training facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and secure car parking, improving paramedic working conditions and emergency response coverage for Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin and nearby south-eastern Melbourne suburbs.
7-21 Station Road Apartments
A nine-storey mixed-use apartment development featuring 63 residences, including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with ground floor retail spaces. Located near Cheltenham Station, it aims to increase housing density in a transit-oriented location with modern amenities and sustainable features.
17,458 residents of Bentleigh East are employed, from a labour force of 18,300. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 27,198, about 84% 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 labour pool exhibits substantial educational qualifications, particularly within professional services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 17,458, while the local jobless rate sits 0.2% below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Overall participation aligns closely with the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Census records show 41.1% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that survey period should be kept in mind. Resident employment concentrates heavily in health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade.
Professional & technical vocations show exceptional depth, capturing an employment share 1.2 times that of the surrounding metropolitan market. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises a minor footprint, accounting for 3.6% of local jobs versus 5.2% across the wider region. Given its predominantly residential nature, internal employment capacity remains constrained when comparing local resident numbers against active work-destination tallies from the Census. Review of SALM and ABS statistical data shows the local workforce contracted by 0.3% while resident employment dropped by 0.8% over the preceding 12-month period, lifting unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne generated 2.1% job growth and a 2.3% workforce expansion, alongside a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National Mar-26 employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on future workforce trends: nationwide employment is projected to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector outcomes vary. Projecting these industry-level figures across the local occupational profile suggests area employment could expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% across ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes excluding local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bentleigh East is $2,215 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $927 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,445 a year against an average of $81,097. 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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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates local taxpayers recorded a median income of $60,445 and an average income of $81,097. These metrics substantially exceed national standards and outperform Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to roughly $66,260 median and $88,899 average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place the area between the 71st and 79th percentiles nationwide. A cohort of 9,267 individuals, representing 28.6% of residents, earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, echoing the broader metropolitan figure of 32.8%.
Furthermore, 35.9% of households take in over $3,000 per week, reinforcing high retail spending capacity. Although accommodation outlays claim 16.0% of earnings, net disposable income maintains a strong position at the 78th percentile, securing an overall SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bentleigh East had 10,802 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 17% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that separate houses comprised 69.2% of the local housing stock alongside 30.8% across semi-detached, apartment, and other non-house dwellings, compared against 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership reached 35.4%, outpacing the metropolitan rate, while mortgaged residences accounted for 40.1% and rental properties represented 24.5%. Typical housing expenses remain elevated: median monthly loan repayments stood at $2,500 and median weekly rent reached $500, outstripping Melbourne metro benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. On a wider scale, local mortgage payments run significantly higher than the Australian norm of $1,863, with rents likewise exceeding the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bentleigh East counted 10,802 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,606 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 21% 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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Family units constitute the bulk of the domestic landscape at 77.2%, including 42.2% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.8%, consisting of single-person households at 20.6% and shared group living at 2.2%. The typical household size averages 2.7 people, sitting slightly above the 2.6 figure recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.8% of adults in Bentleigh East hold a university qualification, including 27.1% with a bachelor degree and 10.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 14.3% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,649 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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 levels are exceptionally high, with 41.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia, providing a strong base for white-collar and knowledge-focused sectors. Bachelor level qualifications lead at 27.1%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 10.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. In addition, 25.6% of residents aged 15+ possess vocational training, encompassing advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificate courses (14.3%). Active participation in education is widespread, with 30.9% of the local population engaged in structured study. This total includes 10.8% attending primary schools, 9.0% pursuing secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bentleigh East reaches 145 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 7,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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Local bus networks encompass 145 active transit stops distributed across the suburb of Bentleigh East. These stops are served by 15 separate bus routes that together generate 7,031 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is strong, with inhabitants situated an average distance of 173 meters from their closest boarding location. Outbound travel dominates local commuting: private motor vehicles account for 86% of journeys, with 7% travelling by train. Private vehicle density stands at an average of 1.4 per household. A notable 41.1% of workers conducted their duties from home based on the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing conditions during that timeframe.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 1,004 trips per day over the local network, translating to roughly 48 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest access points relative to the area's geographic centre.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.9% of residents in Bentleigh East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic condition rates show favourable health metrics across the locality, with younger residents displaying minimal levels of routine illnesses. Private medical coverage is widespread, encompassing approximately 59% of all residents (19,059 people), surpassing the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 6.4 and 6.3% of the populace respectively, while 74.9% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed ailments, higher than the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. The core working-age demographic maintains strong health indicators with negligible chronic complications.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.2% of residents (5,249 people), above Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. While older residents show above-average health results locally, their relative ranking nationally is more modest than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.3% of Bentleigh East residents were born overseas and 35.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.0%) and English (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced, with 36.3% of residents born abroad and 35.0% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the most widespread faith, accounting for 43.9% of the community. Judaism shows particularly high local concentration at 10.1% of the population, markedly exceeding the 1.0% metropolitan proportion across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds include Australian at 18.0%, English at 17.7%, and Other cultural origins at 13.2%. Distinct demographic concentrations are also evident among other backgrounds, with Russian heritage recorded at 2.4% (against 0.4% regionally), Polish at 1.8% (against 0.8%), and Greek lineage representing 7.0% (against 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bentleigh East is 40. 23.7% 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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Age distributions parallel Greater Melbourne across the major life stages, with the single largest variance between local and metropolitan cohorts reaching 6.8 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census reading and 3 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 registered during that survey. Long-term projections indicate that older cohorts aged 65+ will account for the majority of additions to 2041, increasing by 2,214 residents (42%) to reach a total of 7,463.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bentleigh East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 22 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 360 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (30,159 at the 2021 Census → 32,403 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 (SAL20215). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.