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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Blackburn has an estimated 16,067 residents, up from 14,478 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,589 people, or 11.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 537 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 2,723 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 demographic evaluations of ABS figures for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, Blackburn's current population is estimated to be approximately 16,067 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,589 people (11.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 14,478 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 15,985, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 537 validated new addresses since the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 2,723 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian areas assessed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Blackburn's 11.0% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (8.9%) and the state, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 96.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics by age bracket from these aggregations are also applied across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic changes point to above median population gains compared to other national statistical areas, with the suburb of Blackburn projected to add 1,833 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 10.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
764 new dwellings have been approved in Blackburn over the past five years, an average of 152 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 115 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 127, 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 mapped from statistical areas, Blackburn has seen an annual average of approximately 152 new dwelling approvals, representing an estimated 764 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 117 approvals logged. With an average of 1.2 new residents per year arriving for each new home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the housing market appears well-balanced between supply and demand, fostering steady conditions, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $781,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market segment.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $126.9 million have been registered this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Blackburn exhibits slightly higher rates of new home approvals, tracking 19.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which helps maintain buyer options while supporting existing property values. Recent approvals consist of 43.0% detached dwellings and 57.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing offers more affordable pathways for buyers and draws interest from downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock, which currently stands at 66.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of developable land and adapting to changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability pressures. The area currently has approximately 112 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Demographic projections indicate that Blackburn will add 1,751 residents through to 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably accommodate this demand, ensuring favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blackburn
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Blackburn, worth an estimated $16.2 billion. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $63.8 billion. 20 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning decisions play a significant role in shaping the performance of a suburb. A total of 28 development projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Key developments include 104 Main Street Blackburn Townhouses, Blackburn Activity Centre, 33 Esdale Street Townhouses, and the Whitehorse Housing Target Implementation, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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104 Main Street Blackburn Townhouses
17 contemporary three and four-bedroom townhouses designed by DE atelier architects. Modern architectural approach with quality materials and finishes, featuring 1-2 garage parking spaces per residence on a 1,720sqm site. Pricing from $849,950 for a quality residential development in established Blackburn location.
Blackburn Activity Centre
The Blackburn Activity Centre is a major urban renewal and transit-oriented development program led by the Victorian Government's Department of Transport and Planning in conjunction with Whitehorse City Council. As part of the Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program, it aims to increase housing density around Blackburn Railway Station, proposing developments up to 16 storeys in the core area. Phase 2 consultation on the draft planning controls and boundaries concluded in March 2026.
33 Esdale Street Townhouses
Construction of two double storey townhouses and associated tree removal in a family-friendly community.
20 Vine Street Blackburn Apartments
Proposed development of a 15-unit apartment complex in a four-storey building on a 732 sqm site in central Blackburn. The site has previously approved plans and permits for construction, currently marketed as a prime development opportunity near Blackburn Station and shopping village.
Blackburn Quarter Townhomes
Collection of 39 premium 3 and 4-bedroom townhomes by MunCorp, designed by Cera Stribley Architects. Contemporary design with private landscaped gardens, located near Box Hill amenities and transport.
Blackburn Square
Comprehensive three-stage redevelopment of the former North Blackburn Shopping Centre, completed in October 2023 and rebranded as Blackburn Square. The modern community hub features three major supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi), a dining and takeaway precinct, lifestyle facilities including Jetts Fitness gym, Myhealth Medical Centre, Little Mandarin Yoga and Pilates, Goodstart Early Learning childcare, and Waterman Workspaces. Additional amenities include specialty retail stores, upgraded car parking, and sustainability initiatives such as solar power systems, recycled water, LED lighting, and a Container Deposit Recycle Station.
High Rise Residential Plus Commercial Super-Site
Amalgamated 6,464 sqm development super-site comprising the Albert Street Site (4,059.5 sqm) and the Chapel Street Site (2,405.2 sqm), both zoned Commercial 1 within the Blackburn Activity Centre. The site offers significant high-rise residential and commercial development potential, benefiting from the Victorian Government's Activity Centre Program which designates Blackburn for buildings up to 16 storeys. Located 250m from Blackburn Train Station. Offered for sale by Expressions of Interest.
Blackburn Place Townhomes
Collection of 20 premium townhomes designed by award-winning architects Peddle Thorp. Created with strong affinity for surrounds, offering private living combined with benefits of small community life.
9,037 residents of Blackburn are employed, from a labour force of 9,470. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Blackburn features a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 9,037 residents in employment, while the unemployment rate is 0.2% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the workforce participation rate aligns closely with Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high 46.5% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local area has a notable concentration of workers in professional & technical services, with representation levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing only 6.5% of Blackburn's working population compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. While there are local job opportunities, a comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a large portion of residents travel to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period recorded an employment increase of 2.3% alongside a labor force expansion of 2.7%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand within Blackburn. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary significantly across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Blackburn's workforce configuration suggests that local employment is poised to rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localized population growth projections.
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Median household income in Blackburn is $2,065 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $942 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,251 a year against an average of $83,123. The average runs 45% 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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Blackburn recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,251 and an average taxpayer income of $83,123. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale and compare to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne, respectively. Applying a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields current estimates of approximately $62,759 (median) and $91,119 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Blackburn sit around the 70th percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 28.8% of the population (4,627 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where 32.8% of people are in this bracket. Financial strength is highlighted by the 33.4% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which supports strong local retail spending. Housing costs represent 13.4% of income, and solid earnings place residents in the 74th percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA income measure falling in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackburn had 5,561 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 13% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $411 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,208 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Blackburn at the time of the latest Census consisted of 66.0% houses and 34.0% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative residences, compared to the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Blackburn stood at 40.4%, which was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (33.2%) or rented (26.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,208, which is considerably higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $411, compared to Melbourne metro's $390.
On a national scale, Blackburn's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackburn counted 5,561 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,171 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 69.1%, which consists of couples with children at 33.9%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent families at 8.7%. The remaining 30.9% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 27.2% and group shared housing making up 3.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.9% of adults in Blackburn hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 14.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 10.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,170 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,137 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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The level of education in Blackburn is significantly higher than broader national and state averages, with 50.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This strong educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational training makes up 20.8% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (10.7%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 30.8% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 8.7% in high school, 8.4% in primary school, and 8.0% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Blackburn reaches 85 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 7,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit shows 85 active transit stops operating in Blackburn, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 21 separate routes, which combine to provide 6,973 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average of 179 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 78%, while 13% of commuters use trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home.
A high 46.5% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 996 trips daily across all active routes, which translates to approximately 82 weekly passenger trips per individual transit stop.
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71.5% of residents in Blackburn report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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An evaluation of health indicators demonstrates positive outcomes throughout Blackburn, based on AreaSearch's study of mortality trends and the low prevalence of chronic medical conditions across all age categories, while the level of private health insurance is remarkably high, covering approximately 60% of the total population (9,577 people). This is higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 7.5 and 7.2% of the population, respectively, while 71.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, showing a low incidence of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population (3,149 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents are strong, with national percentiles matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.4% of Blackburn residents were born overseas and 28.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Blackburn exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 33.4% of the population born outside of Australia and 28.7% speaking a language other than English in the home. The primary religious affiliation in Blackburn is Christianity, accounting for 42.2% of residents. However, the most pronounced difference in religious representation is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.6% of the local population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Blackburn are English, representing 23.5% of the population, Australian, representing 20.4% of the population, and Chinese, representing 13.3% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 6.5%.
There are also notable variations in other backgrounds: Sri Lankan ancestry is represented at 0.5% in Blackburn (vs 0.8% across the region), Indian at 3.6% (vs 4.2%) and Korean at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackburn is 41. 27.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Blackburn is 41 years, which is notably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and older than the national median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the 55 - 64 age bracket has a higher representation (12.5% locally), while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less represented (12.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has risen from 13.3% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 11.9% to 10.0%. Demographic models project significant shifts in Blackburn's age structure by 2041.
The 65 to 74 age group is expected to experience the fastest growth at 24%, adding 381 residents to total 1,940. This aging trend is further reflected by the fact that residents aged 65 and older account for 52% of the projected population increase. In contrast, population declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackburn
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 |
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| 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 19 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 — 537 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,478 at the 2021 Census → 16,067 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 (SAL20252). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.