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Black Rock (Vic.) has an estimated 6,667 residents, up from 6,389 at the 2021 Census — a change of 278 people, or 4.4%. That puts 2,090 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 assessments of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Black Rock (Vic.) is estimated to be approximately 6,667 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 278 people (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,389 people. This variation is derived from the resident population of 6,655, calculated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 2,090 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 4.4% growth since census for the suburb of Black Rock (Vic.) places it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.0%), showing competitive growth dynamics. Population growth in the locality was primarily driven by overseas migration, which served as almost the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 areas lacking this data, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, with adjustments made using a weighted aggregation method 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. Factoring in the projected demographic trends, a population rise just below the median of national areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Black Rock (Vic.) expected to grow by 596 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 8.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
167 new dwellings have been approved in Black Rock (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics allocated from statistical area data, Black Rock averages approximately 33 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with an estimated 167 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 23 so far in FY-26. With a mean of only 0.3 people per year relocating to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers more choices while supporting the potential for population growth above projections, while new properties are built at an average value of $651,000, indicating developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments.
Commercial approvals total $16.2 million this financial year, suggesting steady commercial development activity. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Black Rock displays approximately half the construction activity per person, though it ranks in the 81st percentile of areas evaluated nationally, with construction activity intensifying recently. New residential building activity consists of 18.0% detached dwellings and 82.0% medium and high-density housing. This emphasis on higher-density living offers more affordable options and accommodates downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This indicates a significant shift from the current housing mix (currently 56.0% houses), reflecting a decline in available development sites and responding to shifting lifestyle choices and affordability needs. With approximately 134 people per dwelling approval, Black Rock exhibits the attributes of a low density area. Looking forward, Black Rock is projected to grow by 584 residents through to 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Black Rock (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Black Rock (Vic.), worth an estimated $760 million. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.6 billion. 44 are already under construction and 41 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 8 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Sanctuary Sandringham, Miramar, Beach Point Sandringham, and The Coterie, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan
The Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan was adopted by Council on 28 June 2022 and is actively being implemented across Council-owned open space outside the conservation reserve system. The plan creates green corridors for local wildlife across Bayside by restoring indigenous vegetation structure through planting ground covers and low shrubby mid-storey species. Existing hollow-bearing trees are assessed and retained for habitat value. The program supports native fauna including smaller birds, butterflies, insects, lizards and skinks, and is integrated with the broader Urban Forest Strategy and Biodiversity Action Plan.
Sanctuary Sandringham
Boutique residential development featuring 71 apartments and 4 townhouses designed by CHT Architects. The project embodies affordable luxury with refined craftsmanship including 80mm European marble benchtops, European oak flooring, and double-glazed windows. Located adjacent to Heathland Sanctuary with landscaping by John Patrick featuring Australian native flora. Construction is progressing with structural works reaching Level 2 as of October 2025.
Sandringham Village Streetscape Masterplan
Urban renewal initiative to enhance Sandringham Village with improved streetscape design, wider footpaths with street trees, enhanced pedestrian safety, and better accessibility. The masterplan focuses on Station Street, Waltham Street, and Melrose Street areas adjacent to Sandringham Train Station. Features include footpath widening, new street tree planting, improved pedestrian crossings, and upgraded infrastructure to support outdoor dining and community activities. The detailed design phase has been deferred until 2025-26 following community consultation and revised plans adopted in March 2020.
Early 3191 Sandringham Townhouses
Boutique townhouse community delivering approximately 36 three and four bedroom townhomes across multiple stages in bayside Sandringham. Stage 1 is complete with further stages completing soon; display suite at 3 George Street.
Beaumaris Concourse Placemaking Project
Council endorsed gateway signage (installed March 2024) and placed the permanent shelter on hold pending submission and funding in the four-year capital works program. The temporary marquee is retained with an annual operating allocation while the permanent structure is considered. The project aims to enhance the village entrance and provide a sheltered gathering place for the Beaumaris Concourse retail precinct.
The Coterie
25 sophisticated, light-filled 2 and 3 bedroom residences in the heart of Sandringham. Designed by Warren and Mahoney with interiors by Lisa Buxton. The boutique development features 9 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom apartments across 3 storeys, with construction underway by premium builder Sinjen Group. Properties feature natural stone benchtops, premium Miele appliances, wrap-around terraces, and contemporary finishes. Penthouse residences include private rooftop terraces with bay views. Completion set for early 2026.
Highett Common
Highett Common is Victoria's first Net Zero targeted medium-density community, transforming a 9.3-hectare former CSIRO site into a sustainable residential precinct. The $600m+ masterplanned development features over 1,000 residences, including apartments and townhomes, integrated with 4 hectares of public parkland and conservation reserves. Key community infrastructure includes a new Bayside public library, a Maternal and Child Health centre, and a youth centre. Stage 1 (North Lane and Park House) was completed in late 2025 with residents now moving in, while Stage 3 (The Mews Collection) and the boutique Habitat release are currently under construction.
165-167 Tramway Parade Townhouses
Four 2-storey, 4-bedroom townhouses approved at 165-167 Tramway Parade. Townly lists the project as construction commencing with an estimated completion mid-2026. Architect: Derek Farrington Architect.
3,628 residents of Black Rock (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,725. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 64.3%. 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 5,900, about 88% 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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Black Rock has a highly educated workforce, with professional services strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and relatively stable employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,628 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.2% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is significantly lower (64.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 48.0% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account. The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The area exhibits a particularly high concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a small presence with 2.6% employment compared to 5.2% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to provide limited local employment opportunities, as shown by the comparison of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels rose by 0.1% while employment fell by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to increase by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Black Rock. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been matched against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Black Rock's employment mix suggests local employment should rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Black Rock (Vic.) is $2,416 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,067 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,079 a year against an average of $116,371. The average runs 76% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that income in the suburb of Black Rock is exceptionally high nationally, with the median calculated at $66,079 while the average income is $116,371. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,436 (median) and $127,566 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Black Rock, positioning between the 84th and 88th percentiles nationally.
Income brackets show the $4000+ bracket dominates with 31.2% of residents (2,080 people), differing from patterns across the metropolitan region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.8%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 42.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Black Rock (Vic.) had 2,486 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 8% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $541 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,897 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Black Rock, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 56.1% houses and 44.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Black Rock was significantly above that of Melbourne metro, at 50.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (31.5%) or rented (17.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,897, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $541, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Black Rock's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Black Rock (Vic.) counted 2,486 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 74.5% of all households, comprising 33.7% couples with children, 32.3% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.5%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.1% of adults in Black Rock (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 11.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 499 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Black Rock significantly exceeds broader benchmarks, with 46.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational pathways account for 24.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (11.9%). Educational participation is notably high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in secondary education, 8.4% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Black Rock (Vic.) reaches 26 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 26 active transport stops operating within Black Rock comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 733 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 211 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 86%, with 6% by train and 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 48.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 104 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.1% of residents in Black Rock (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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 outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Black Rock, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (4,837 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.1 and 6.6% of residents, respectively, while 71.1% 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 27.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,860 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
25.5% of Black Rock (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 11.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Black Rock was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 11.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.5% born overseas. The main religion in Black Rock was found to be Christianity, which makes up 48.1% of people in Black Rock. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Black Rock are English, comprising 29.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian, comprising 23.1% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.8% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Black Rock (vs 0.8% regionally), Scottish at 9.5% (vs 5.6%) and French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Black Rock (Vic.) is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 19.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 49, Black Rock is materially older than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and also well above the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 65 - 74 year-olds are particularly prominent (14.7%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (5.6%) than in Greater Melbourne. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.0% to 10.1% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.8%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 15.5% to 14.3% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 11.8% to 10.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Black Rock's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 37% (248 people), reaching 922 from 673. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 81% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Black Rock (Vic.)
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 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,389 at the 2021 Census → 6,667 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 (SAL20251). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.