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Blackburn North has an estimated 7,792 residents, up from 7,627 at the 2021 Census — a change of 165 people, or 2.2%. That puts 2,875 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases covering the surrounding region, combined with 19 validated new addresses tracked by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Blackburn North has an estimated 7,792 residents as of May 2026. This indicates an addition of 165 people (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,627 people. The figures are derived from a resident headcount of 7,747, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP update alongside the post-census address trackings. With this population level, the density stands at 2,875 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The demographic expansion was heavily influenced by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 96.0% of the recent population growth. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For regions lacking coverage in that dataset, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Victoria State Government Regional/LGA projections, modified by distributing population expansion from the LGA down to the SA2 level using weighted allocations. Projected growth distributions by age category are similarly extended to all locations for the years 2032 through 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Blackburn North is anticipated to experience growth slightly below the national median for statistical units, with forecasts indicating a rise of 839 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 10.2% over the 16 years.
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46 new dwellings have been approved in Blackburn North over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below 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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Based on local building permit statistics sourced from statistical boundaries by AreaSearch, the suburb of Blackburn North averages approximately 9 approved residential builds annually. This includes an estimated 46 properties authorized over the five-year window spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 5 approvals during the current FY-26 period. Given the demographic contractions observed recently, the volume of building approvals has been relatively sufficient, which presents favorable conditions for purchasers, while incoming builds carry a mean value of $781,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium bracket. Furthermore, non-residential commercial approvals have reached $9.5 million this financial year, pointing to a balanced rate of commercial expansion.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Blackburn North registers minor construction volumes, sitting 86.0% below the metropolitan per-capita baseline. Such restricted new supply commonly bolsters demand and values for pre-existing houses, even with the acceleration in construction activity observed lately. This construction rate also tracks below the national baseline, reflecting local market maturity and potential land constraints. The mix of incoming housing approvals consists of 40.0% standalone houses and 60.0% multi-unit developments or apartments. Focusing on higher-density configurations provides more accessible entry points for buyers, appealing particularly to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a notable shift from current local housing stock, which is 83.0% detached houses, pointing to a reduction in vacant residential land and adapting to shifting lifestyle needs and cost considerations. With a ratio of approximately 517 residents per approval, the suburb of Blackburn North displays the traits of an established property market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Blackburn North will add 794 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, residential supply may not keep up with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blackburn North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 136 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blackburn North, worth an estimated $70.8 billion. 23 are already under construction and 39 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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Developments in public infrastructure, regional construction, and local planning play a major role in suburban performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Blackburn Activity Centre, Blackburn Square, the sixth stage of the Eastland Shopping Centre expansion, and The Pines Retirement Living, with details provided on those most relevant to the neighborhood.
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Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Tram Road to Springvale Road
The third and easternmost package of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades, covering about 4.5 kilometres of the Eastern Freeway (M3) between Tram Road in Doncaster and Springvale Road in Nunawading. Delivered by VIDA Roads (formerly Major Road Projects Victoria) as part of the North East Link Program, the works add new express, local and through lanes with reconfigured entry and exit ramps between Tram Road and Middleborough Road to remove the merging and weaving that causes congestion today, three new freeway lanes from Middleborough Road to Springvale Road, and upgraded entry ramps at Springvale, Surrey and Wetherby roads.A new Intelligent Transport System and managed motorway technology will be installed across the section. Community outcomes include 1.6 kilometres of improved walking and cycling connections along the Koonung Creek Trail, new bridges to Eram Park at Eram Road and Koonung Creek, upgrades to the Cabena Street and Koonung Road bridges, upgraded underpasses at Station Street and Wetherby, Blackburn and Springvale roads, and reinstated open space at Eram Park and Junction Road Reserve. Quieter road surfaces and new and retained noise walls will meet Victoria's toughest traffic noise standard of 63 decibels by day and 58 decibels at night. The Urban Design and Landscape Plan was exhibited in September 2025, attracting 125 submissions, and was approved on 30 April 2026 with additional Koonung Creek Trail surface upgrades, improved bridge rails and screens, a larger grassed area at Eram Park, extra screen planting at Junction Road and Frank Sedgman reserves, creek-inspired colours for acrylic noise wall panels, and new drinking fountains and bicycle repair stations. Site establishment, traffic barrier installation, service relocations and gantry removals were completed through 2025 and early 2026, and major construction is now underway. The section is scheduled to open in 2028 alongside the North East Link tunnels and the M80 Ring Road Completion. The Synergy consortium of CPB Contractors, BMD Constructions and Arup is the delivery contractor.
Doncaster Park and Ride Upgrade
Major upgrade of Doncaster Park and Ride as part of the Eastern Busway and North East Link Program. Works include a new multi-level car park with 435 spaces, three new bus platforms, passenger services building, improved walking and cycling links, bicycle parking, Drop and Go facilities and direct connection to the Eastern Busway. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion expected in 2028.
132-144 Springvale Road Development
Mixed-use development featuring 67 residential apartments across 8 storeys with ground floor commercial and retail spaces. Strategically located near the Golden Mile retail precinct, Nunawading Train Station, and key transport links as part of Nunawading's urban renewal.
Devon Plaza Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment project within the Devon Plaza retail precinct. Following the 16.35 million AUD acquisition of the Woolworths site by Woolworths Group, the project envisions a new full-line supermarket integrated with shop-top apartments. This aligns with the Doncaster East Village Structure Plan to enhance the activity centre, improve connectivity, and create vibrant community spaces with medium-density housing.
33 Esdale Street Townhouses
Construction of two double storey townhouses and associated tree removal in a family-friendly community.
Box Hill Institute TAFE Expansion
Box Hill Institute is progressing staged upgrades across its campuses, with the Elgar campus master plan being refined to support future student growth, workforce training demand and integration with the Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Recent and ongoing works include specialist teaching facilities, health simulation spaces, building refurbishments and campus infrastructure improvements. Planning continues to align the campus with long-term precinct redevelopment around the future SRL Box Hill station.
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.
1026-1030 Doncaster Road Luxury Apartments
A landmark development featuring 107 luxury apartments on a 4,200 sqm site. The amended planning permit removed one basement level and increased building height to improve internal layouts and amenity. Located at a corner site surrounded by shopping centres with easy access to the Eastern Freeway.
4,332 residents of Blackburn North are employed, from a labour force of 4,540. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 70.8%. 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 6,370, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Blackburn North has an educated workforce, showing a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of 4.6%, and an annual job expansion rate estimated at 1.8% according to AreaSearch datasets aggregated by region. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,332, while the jobless rate was 0.2% lower than the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. The labor participation rate corresponds closely with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census records reveal that a substantial 37.9% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily centered within the fields of healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and retail commerce. Conversely, building and construction sectors are underrepresented, accounting for just 7.7% of working residents in the suburb of Blackburn North compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Given the difference between the local working population and the resident total, the predominantly residential suburb of Blackburn North appears to contain few employment options within its own boundaries. Based on SALM and ABS figures compiled from regional statistics by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 1.8% and the labor force grew by 2.1% during the year leading to March 2026, leading to a rise in the jobless rate of 0.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force expand by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a guide for regional demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model future patterns. Although the national employment baseline is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-level forecasts onto the local employment structure suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Blackburn North will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Blackburn North is $2,021 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $822 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,958 a year against an average of $72,534. 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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ATO records for the 2023 financial year, compiled by AreaSearch, show the suburb of Blackburn North has tax-paying residents with earnings above the national median. The median taxpayer income in the area is $49,958 with a mean of $72,534, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current local estimates for March 2026 are approximately $54,764 for the median and $79,512 for the average. At the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes fell around the 59th percentile nationwide.
The earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 29.1% of local residents (2,267 individuals), similar to the metropolitan distribution of 32.8%. A notable 31.2% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, pointing to affluent cohorts that help stimulate local businesses. Although housing expenses account for 15.4% of earnings, solid incomes keep disposable funds at the 67th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackburn North had 2,701 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $431 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in the suburb of Blackburn North at the latest Census were made up of 83.3% standalone houses and 16.8% other options such as townhouses and units, compared to Melbourne metro where standalone houses accounted for 67.9% and other options made up 32.1%. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Blackburn North stood at 38.9%, tracking well ahead of the metropolitan average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.4% and rentals comprised 21.6%. The median mortgage commitment in the area was $2,400 monthly, tracking above the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly lease cost was $431, compared to $390 across the metropolitan area.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Blackburn North are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackburn North counted 2,701 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 75.4%, which includes 42.5% couples with children, 22.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent households. The remaining 24.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, with single-person households at 20.8% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.4% of adults in Blackburn North hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 12.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 833 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,122 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational levels in the suburb of Blackburn North are high compared to broader averages, with 42.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% across Victoria. This educational profile positions the community well for professional employment. Bachelor degrees are held by 27.7% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational training accounts for 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 12.3%. A high proportion of residents are active students, with 31.3% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 10.8% attending primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 6.3% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blackburn North reaches 41 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Blackburn North features 41 active bus stops. These stops are served by 11 routes, which provide 2,210 passenger journeys each week. Local access is high, with residents living a mean distance of 169 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 7% and buses at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.4 per home.
A high proportion of residents, 37.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Transit schedules show an average of 315 daily journeys across all routes, which translates to approximately 53 weekly services at each individual stop.
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73.4% of residents in Blackburn North report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive outcomes in the suburb of Blackburn North based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health coverage levels are high at approximately 55% of the total population (~4,323 people). Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical diagnoses, affecting 6.9% and 6.4% of residents. Conversely, 73.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents display good health profiles with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.0% of the population (1,324 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health results for seniors are positive, with national comparisons aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.6% of Blackburn North residents were born overseas and 39.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.1%) and Chinese (18.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Blackburn North displays high levels of multicultural diversity, with 36.6% of residents born outside Australia and 39.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.2% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most distinct local concentration, representing 4.1% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental backgrounds, the largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Blackburn North are English at 19.1%, Chinese at 18.5% (which is higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%), and Australian at 18.4%. Other ethnic backgrounds show differing concentrations compared to the metropolitan area, with Greek backgrounds accounting for 3.7% locally (versus 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.6% (versus 0.8%), and Vietnamese at 1.5% (versus 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackburn North is 39. 25.6% 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 of 39 in the suburb of Blackburn North is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and close to the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group is overrepresented at 13.9% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 11.2% compared to Melbourne averages. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.2% to 14.4% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.5% to 12.4%. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic changes, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow by 17% (180 people) to reach 1,264 from 1,083, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age categories will see decreases in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackburn North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,627 at the 2021 Census → 7,792 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 (SAL20253). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.