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Black Rock (Vic.) has an estimated 6,613 residents, up from 6,389 at the 2021 Census — a change of 224 people, or 3.5%. That puts 2,073 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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In the suburb of Black Rock (Vic.), demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside post-Census address verification by AreaSearch point to an estimated population of approximately 6,613 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 224 people (3.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 6,389 people were counted. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 6,602 established by AreaSearch using the ABS release from June 2025, combined with 28 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,073 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
The post-Census expansion of 3.5% trails the broader SA3 area (6.0%) by 2.5 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying growth dynamics. Inbound international migration served as the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, functioning as virtually the sole contributor to recent gains. SA2-level projections established jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are applied by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is missing, Victorian State Government Regional/LGA figures from 2023 are used via weighted aggregation transitioning LGA figures down to SA2 zones. Age-specific growth trends derived from these aggregated series are likewise carried forward across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth in the suburb of Black Rock (Vic.) is projected to track slightly below the national statistical median, gaining 574 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall increase of 8.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
147 new dwellings have been approved in Black Rock (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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's evaluation of ABS building approval records across statistical sectors, the annual volume of residential approvals in the locality has averaged approximately 29 dwellings, totaling an estimated 147 homes across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 26 recorded to date in FY-25. An average intake of only 0.3 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates that residential construction is matching or outpacing demographic needs, delivering extensive buyer selection and accommodation capacity beyond current projections.
New residences show an average construction value of $1,144,000, underscoring a developer focus on luxury and higher-end residential stock. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $16.2 million during the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing non-residential investment. Per capita residential building volumes track at approximately half the level recorded across Greater Melbourne, placing the locality in the 84th percentile nationally, with construction activity gaining momentum in recent periods. Detached houses account for 18.0% of recent residential approvals, while attached housing forms 82.0%. This emphasis on higher-density developments offers more accessible price brackets, catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This development mix represents a clear departure from the historical dwelling stock (currently 56.0% houses), reflecting fewer greenfield or development parcels alongside evolving lifestyle preferences for varied housing typologies. Generating one approval per 106 people, the area remains comparatively low in overall density. According to the latest quarterly projection by AreaSearch, the local population is set to expand by 563 residents through 2041. Ongoing building approval rates indicate residential additions should comfortably satisfy this future demand, supporting buyer conditions while facilitating demographic growth beyond baseline estimates.
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 134 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.7 billion. 46 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Public investment, major development undertakings, and strategic planning initiatives significantly shape regional outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted 8 key projects with potential local implications, prominent among them being Sanctuary Sandringham, Miramar, Beach Point Sandringham, and The Coterie, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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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.
3,599 residents of Black Rock (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,698. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 64.4%. 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 5,850, 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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Local workforce figures compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries indicate a highly credentialed talent pool with substantial concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.7%, and consistent labor conditions across the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed locals total 3,599, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.1% beneath the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation is lower at 64.4% compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate that 48.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though historical pandemic restrictions should be considered.
Primary fields of employment among residents comprise professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training. The professional & technical discipline exhibits exceptional prominence, with local participation reaching 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents 2.6% of resident employment, trailing the regional share of 5.2%. The area's largely residential environment generates comparatively few local positions, as reflected in Census comparisons between resident and workplace counts. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics across aggregated statistical areas shows that the local labor pool contracted by 0.1% alongside a 0.5% decrease in overall employment over the 12-month period, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employed workers, a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, and an increase of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. National outlooks published in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local employment trajectory. Mapping five-year and ten-year national projections across local workforce concentrations reveals sector-specific variations; while countrywide employment is modeled to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, applying these industry baselines to the local occupational structure indicates expected employment increases of 7.0% across five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing a direct weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic modeling).
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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Taxation records published by the ATO at the postcode tier for financial year 2023 and analyzed by AreaSearch indicate a median taxpayer income of $66,079 alongside an average of $116,371 in the suburb of Black Rock. These figures substantially exceed national averages and compare favorably to the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, present values are estimated at roughly $72,436 (median) and $127,566 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place the area between the 84th and 88th percentiles nationally.
Individual earnings exceeding $4000+ per week encompass 31.2% of local taxpayers (2,063 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. High earnings are further highlighted by the 42.7% of households taking in weekly incomes above $3,000, which underpins substantial spending capacity. After meeting mortgage and rental commitments, residents retain 87.3% of income, maintaining high discretionary purchasing power and securing a SEIFA income placement 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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Census findings indicate that separate houses represent 56.1% of the local dwelling profile, while 44.0% consists of alternative formats such as semi-detached residences, flats, and other dwellings, compared to Melbourne metro figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 50.7%, considerably exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties accounting for 31.5% and rental tenures representing 17.9%. Local mortgage repayments average a median of $2,897 per month, surpassing the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, while median rent is $541 weekly versus $390 across Melbourne metro. In a national context, typical mortgage servicing commitments are markedly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs similarly well above the countrywide baseline 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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Families constitute 74.5% of households in the area, divided between couples with children at 33.7%, couples without children at 32.3%, and single parent families representing 7.8%. The remaining 25.5% consists of non-family arrangements, including lone person households at 24.3% and group households making up 1.1%. An average household size of 2.5 persons tracks below the Greater Melbourne level 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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Tertiary attainment among local residents outpaces broader benchmarks, with 46.1% of people aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% within VIC. This educational concentration supports strong representation across knowledge-intensive sectors. Within university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 30.9%, postgraduate studies comprise 10.8%, and graduate diplomas account for 4.4%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 11.9%. A substantial 28.2% of the local population is enrolled in an educational course, reflecting high overall study engagement.
Among students, secondary schooling represents 9.5%, primary education accounts for 8.4%, and university or tertiary courses make up 6.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Black Rock (Vic.) reaches 26 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 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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An inventory of local transit infrastructure identifies 26 operational passenger stops across the area, centered around bus transport. These facilities are served by 5 distinct bus routes that deliver 1,938 scheduled passenger trips every week. Accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 211 meters to reach the closest transit connection. Given the suburban character, private motor vehicles remain the primary commuting choice for 86% of traveling residents, followed by 6% taking trains and 4% commuting on foot. Motor vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.5 vehicles per household, exceeding the broader regional level.
In addition, 48.0% of local workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect health measures in place at the time. Across all transit lines, operations average 276 trips daily, which translates to roughly 74 weekly departures 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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Assessment of mortality figures and long-term health diagnoses by AreaSearch shows excellent overall health indicators across the community, marked by a notably low presence of chronic ailments across age brackets. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is particularly widespread, held by approximately 73% of the resident base (4,798 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most frequently diagnosed medical ailments, affecting 8.1% and 6.6% of the population, while 71.1% of community members indicated no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts display strong general vitality with minimal long-term health burdens. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 27.5% of the community (1,818 people), exceeding the 15.1% share recorded across Greater Melbourne, with older residents maintaining health profiles on par with wider national averages.
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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Cultural markers reveal an above-average profile, with 11.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.5% of the community born abroad. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 48.1% of local residents. In addition, Judaism exhibits notable local presence at 0.8% of the populace, compared with 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent birthplaces, English ancestry represents the most common heritage at 29.1%, outstripping the regional level of 20.1%, followed by Australian at 23.1% and Irish at 9.8%. Other ancestral groups showing notable variance relative to metropolitan norms include Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Scottish at 9.5% (versus 5.6%), and French at 0.8% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Black Rock (Vic.) is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 20.0% 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 local age distribution clearly establishes the community as an established retirement and lifestyle destination. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 27.5% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 15.1% locally versus 32.1% regionally. This places the median age at an estimated 49, mirroring the 2021 Census result and sitting 12 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census, while the national figure was 38. Since the Census, the 65+ demographic has grown from 25.3% to an estimated 27.5%.
Through 2041, senior cohorts are forecast to experience the largest numerical rise, expanding by 555 (31%) to reach 2,374, while younger adult and youth brackets are projected to decrease.
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 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 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 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,389 at the 2021 Census → 6,613 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 (SAL20251). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.