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Blackburn has an estimated 16,071 residents, up from 14,478 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,593 people, or 11.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 538 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 2,724 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader Australian Bureau of Statistics demographic releases with newly validated addresses post-Census, the suburb of Blackburn features an estimated resident count of 16,071 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 1,593 people (11.0%) compared to the 14,478 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated estimate stems from a resident base of 15,986 determined from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 538 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census count. Consequently, population density stands at 2,723 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile among national benchmarks monitored by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 11.0% increase achieved by the suburb of Blackburn outpaced both the Victorian state level and the 8.9% recorded across the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth pacesetter. This upward trajectory was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 96.0% of all recent demographic expansion. Projections for the suburb of Blackburn rely on 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia models using 2022 as their foundation year, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government LGA releases converted to SA2 scales via weighted growth aggregations. Age-specific rates derived from these series are also incorporated for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb of Blackburn is slated to outperform median national expansion rates, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an increase of 1,829 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 10.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
760 new dwellings have been approved in Blackburn over the past five years, an average of 152 a year. That places the area in the 82nd 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, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 121, 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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Examining statistical area building approval datasets from the ABS, AreaSearch indicates that Blackburn has averaged approximately 152 residential building consents each year, generating an aggregate of roughly 760 approved residences over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 121 approvals have been documented. The local market maintains a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, evidenced by an average inflow of 1.6 people annually per constructed residence across the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25). Furthermore, residential builders appear focused on upmarket, higher-value offerings, with prospective projects averaging an estimated construction value of $686,000 per dwelling.
Commercial property activity also displays solid momentum, with $126.9 million in commercial development approvals logged during the current financial year. Per capita residential construction activity in Blackburn outpaces Greater Melbourne, tracking 11.0% above regional benchmarks over the 5 year period to sustain purchaser choice without dampening existing asset demand. Medium-to-high density structures represent the majority of incoming stock, with townhouses or apartments comprising 56.0% of consents compared to 44.0% detached dwellings. This shift toward compact living formats provides viable entry points for downsizers, new buyers, and investors, while signaling a distinct pivot from the prevailing built form where houses make up 66.0% of existing stock. This transition reflects constrained land availability alongside evolving household budgets and lifestyle choices, supported by an expanding market ratio of approximately 114 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term demographic modeling indicates that Blackburn will gain an additional 1,744 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Prevailing residential construction pipelines appear well-positioned to absorb this projected demand, preserving favorable conditions for prospective purchasers while potentially unlocking capacity for growth beyond existing 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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Community growth and property performance remain closely linked to planning frameworks and capital works pipelines. AreaSearch has pinpointed 28 key initiatives poised to shape the district, including major projects such as 104 Main Street Blackburn Townhouses, 33 Esdale Street Townhouses, the Blackburn Activity Centre, and the Whitehorse Housing Target Implementation.
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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.
9,064 residents of Blackburn are employed, from a labour force of 9,499. 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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AreaSearch statistical area aggregates highlight a highly qualified local workforce in Blackburn, characterized by substantial professional services representation, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and 2.4% yearly employment growth. By March 2026, working residents numbered 9,064, while joblessness sat 0.2% below the 4.8% Greater Melbourne benchmark and participation closely aligned with the regional rate of 70.1%. Additionally, Census records showed that 46.5% of workers operated from home, a figure partly shaped by pandemic restrictions at the time. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical services show particular local prominence, employing staff at 1.5 times the wider regional concentration. Conversely, the construction sector engages only 6.5% of working locals, trailing the Greater Melbourne mark of 9.7%. Comparison between Census local resident counts and internal jobs implies that a substantial share of the workforce travels beyond the area for daily employment. Aggregated ABS and SALM metrics via AreaSearch demonstrate that across the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.4% while the labor pool grew by 2.8%, lifting local unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 2.1% and the workforce increased by 2.3%, producing a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project national employment to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these sectoral expectations across Blackburn's specialized workforce structure suggests local jobs could expand by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on simple industry weighting extrapolations without localized population adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Postcode taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show Blackburn taxpayers earning a median income of $57,251 and an average of $83,123, placing the community well above national norms and comparing favorably to the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in the 9.62% Wage Price Index increase measured since financial year 2023, indexed estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $62,759 for median earnings and $91,119 for the average. Census 2021 distributions position local family, personal, and household earnings around the 70th percentile across the country.
The dominant earning band is $1,500 - 2,999, which encompasses 28.8% of individuals (4,628 people) versus 32.8% regionally. Furthermore, 33.4% of local households bring in over $3,000 weekly, driving robust local purchasing power, while housing costs consume 13.4% of income, disposable earnings sit in the 74th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area 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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Census records indicate that freestanding houses account for 66.0% of residential dwellings in Blackburn, with medium-and-high density formats (comprising semi-detached, apartments, and other categories) making up 34.0%, closely mirroring Greater Melbourne where standalone houses comprise 67.9% and alternate dwellings 32.1%. Outright property ownership stands at an elevated 40.4%, well clear of regional averages, while mortgaged properties represent 33.2% and tenanted homes comprise 26.4%. Local median housing outlays exceed metropolitan levels, with monthly mortgage commitments averaging $2,208 against Melbourne metro's $2,000, and weekly median rent reaching $411 compared to $390 regionally.
Both metrics also sit noticeably above national benchmarks of $1,863 for home loans and $375 for weekly leases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackburn counted 5,561 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,173 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 constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 69.1%, comprising couples with children at 33.9%, couples without offspring at 25.5%, and single-parent households at 8.7%. Non-family domiciles account for 30.9% of the overall total, dominated by single-person occupancies at 27.2% and shared group residences at 3.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 occupants, slightly below the wider Greater Melbourne median 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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Residents of Blackburn demonstrate remarkable academic qualifications, with 50.9% of persons aged 15 and over possessing a tertiary degree, substantially outperforming the 30.4% national and 33.4% Victorian averages. This strong knowledge base is led by bachelor qualifications at 30.9%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 14.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 20.8% of formal qualifications among those aged 15+, divided between certificates at 10.7% and advanced diplomas at 10.1%. Formal study participation remains notably strong, with 30.8% of the local populace actively undertaking coursework. This cohort includes 8.7% attending secondary schools, 8.4% enrolled in primary education, and 8.0% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Blackburn reaches 85 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 11,800 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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Commuter networks across Blackburn include 85 operational transit stops providing bus connections across 19 dedicated routes that combine for 11,831 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is outstanding, with locals situated an average of 179 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outside the area, with private vehicles serving 78% of journeys and rail transit capturing 13%. Vehicle availability averages 1.2 per household, while 46.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census under pandemic-influenced conditions. Across all transit routes, operations provide an average of 1,690 services each day, translating to roughly 139 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates show very strong general wellbeing across Blackburn, with low occurrences of standard medical conditions across all age cohorts. Moreover, private medical insurance coverage is exceptionally high, protecting approximately 60% of residents (9,579 people) in comparison to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 7.2% and 7.5% of the local population respectively, whereas 71.5% of community members reported no long-term illnesses, comparable to 72.6% regionally. Working-age cohorts display strong vitality with minimal chronic health issues.
Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over constitute 19.4% of the population (3,117 people), tracking above the 15.1% metropolitan proportion, with local seniors recording solid health metrics in line with national patterns.
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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Cultural diversity in Blackburn is well above typical market benchmarks, with 33.4% of the community born abroad and 28.7% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most widespread faith, adhered to by 42.2% of residents. Additionally, Buddhist adherents make up 3.6% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Parental heritage figures show English (23.5%), Australian (20.4%), and Chinese (13.3%) forming the top three ancestries in Blackburn, with the Chinese proportion more than doubling the 6.5% metropolitan baseline. Distinct variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Indian ancestry representing 3.6% (against 4.2% across the wider region), Sri Lankan background recorded at 0.5% (versus 0.8% regionally), and Korean heritage comprising 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackburn is 41. 28.3% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Blackburn exhibits a more mature profile than Greater Melbourne. AreaSearch assessments for August 2026 indicate that senior cohorts aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the community compared to 15.1% regionally, whereas adults aged 25 to 44 comprise 26.7% against a regional benchmark of 32.1%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 41 years, mirroring the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding Greater Melbourne's Census figure of 37 by 4 years. Since the Census, the 25 to 44 age cohort has increased from 25.7% to an estimated 26.7%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest numeric gain among residents aged 65 and above, expanding by 1,003 people (32%) to reach 4,121, while young adults and children are slated to contract.
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 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 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 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 — 538 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,478 at the 2021 Census → 16,071 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 (SAL20252). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.