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Blackburn North has an estimated 7,788 residents, up from 7,627 at the 2021 Census — a change of 161 people, or 2.1%. That puts 2,874 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's evaluation of wider ABS population figures alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Blackburn North is home to an estimated 7,788 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,627 people, this represents an addition of 161 people (2.1%). This updated total builds upon the resident count of 7,746 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS release of ERP data in June 2025, combined with 19 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. The suburb's density stands at 2,873 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Blackburn North in the top quartile of areas examined nationwide by AreaSearch.
Inward migration from overseas served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 96.0% of recent population gains. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia releases anchored to a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 figures are absent, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA forecasts, utilizing a weighted aggregation model to step down LGA expansion to SA2 geographic levels. Projected expansion rates across age groups derived via this method are further utilized for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, demographic modeling points to expansion running marginally below the national median across statistical divisions, with the suburb of Blackburn North projected to add 835 persons by 2041 under SA2 aggregated models, representing a cumulative rise of 10.2% across the 16 years.
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50 new dwellings have been approved in Blackburn North over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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An examination of ABS residential approval figures by AreaSearch, mapped from statistical area boundaries, reveals that Blackburn North has maintained an annual average of approximately 10 new home approvals, accumulating an estimated 50 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been documented. Even amidst past population contractions, residential construction appears to have kept pace with local requirements, ensuring ample selection for purchasers, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average construction value of $686,000, underscoring developer emphasis on higher-tier, premium projects. Furthermore, non-residential building activity has been moderate, with $9.5 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year.
Residential development in Blackburn North is notably subdued when measured against Greater Melbourne, tracking 80.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. This constrained supply pipeline typically reinforces buyer interest and pricing for the existing housing stock. Construction volume is similarly lower than the nationwide average, indicating a fully established urban footprint alongside potential planning barriers. Approvals are divided evenly between building formats, with detached houses accounting for 50.0% and medium-to-high density dwellings comprising 50.0%. This tilt toward medium- and high-density formats provides more accessible price points for incoming purchasers, attracting first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also marks a noticeable transition from the prevailing neighborhood fabric (which stands at 83.0% houses), adapting to limited land availability while meeting evolving lifestyle choices and affordability goals. Recording roughly 1035 people per approval, the locality exhibits the hallmarks of an established, mature residential setting. Demographic projections suggest that Blackburn North will expand by 793 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly modeling from AreaSearch. If dwelling construction continues at its current pace, additions to the housing stock could struggle to satisfy population demands, which may intensify competition among prospective purchasers and apply upward pressure on property values.
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. 22 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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Local infrastructure investments, major developments, and strategic urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 active or proposed projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings include the Blackburn Activity Centre, Blackburn Square, Eastland Shopping Centre Stage 6 Development, and The Pines Retirement Living, with key project details summarized below.
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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.
4,305 residents of Blackburn North are employed, from a labour force of 4,511. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,380, 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 local labour pool in Blackburn North is well credentialed, characterized by substantial representation in professional services, an unemployment rate sitting at 4.6%, and an estimated 1.6% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months, according to AreaSearch's statistical area aggregation. Figures for March 2026 record 4,305 employed residents, with local unemployment tracking 0.2% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the participation rate aligns with the wider metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Census data further indicated that 37.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions during the survey period.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Conversely, the construction industry accounts for only 7.7% of the local working population, below the Greater Melbourne level of 9.7%. Because the locality is primarily residential, local workplace availability is comparatively restrained, as evidenced by the disparity between resident workers and local job counts at the Census. According to AreaSearch analysis synthesizing SALM and ABS datasets across surrounding statistical divisions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 1.6% alongside a 2.0% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb 2.1% and the labour force expand 2.3%, with unemployment edging up 0.2 percentage points. Broader hiring projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Blackburn North. These five- and ten-year national outlooks have been applied against the local industry profile to gauge future employment trajectories. Across the country, total employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Blackburn North's existing workforce composition points to potential local employment gains of 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (noting that this calculation represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level shows that the suburb of Blackburn North recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $49,958 alongside an average of $72,534. While outpacing nationwide figures, these results sit below Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $54,764 (median) and $79,512 (average) by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, combined measures of household, family, and personal income across Blackburn North placed the community near the 59th percentile across Australia.
Looking at individual wage brackets, 29.1% of residents (2,266 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the regional proportion of 32.8%. Local economic strength is further highlighted by 31.2% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Although residential accommodation costs absorb 15.4% of total income, robust earnings keep disposable income at the 67th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the locality within 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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Census records indicate that standalone houses accounted for 83.3% of the housing stock in Blackburn North, with the remaining 16.8% categorized as other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' residences), compared against Melbourne metro where standalone houses made up 67.9% and other configurations formed 32.1%. Outright property ownership in Blackburn North reached 38.9%, comfortably exceeding the broader Melbourne metro standard, with the balance of properties held under a mortgage (39.4%) or occupied by tenants (21.6%). Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,400 locally compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro, while median weekly rent stood at $431 against $390 regionally.
Relative to the broader Australian benchmarks of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, housing expenses in Blackburn North remain substantially elevated.
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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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family households, which represent 75.4% of all residences; within this group, couples with children make up 42.5%, couples without children comprise 22.1%, and single parent families account for 9.9%. The balance of 24.6% consists of non-family households, including single-person arrangements at 20.8% and shared group residences at 3.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.8 people, exceeding the wider Greater Melbourne median 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 outcomes across Blackburn North outpace broader state and national standards, with 42.4% of community members aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% throughout VIC. This distinct educational profile equips the local population well for knowledge-driven professional roles. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (12.3%). Community engagement with education is strong, with 31.3% of all residents actively participating in formal study.
Within this learning population, 10.8% attend primary school, 8.4% are enrolled in secondary education, and 6.3% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blackburn North reaches 41 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 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 transport connectivity across Blackburn North is supported by 41 operational stops, consisting of a bus transit network. These access points are served by 11 separate routes that deliver a combined 5,244 weekly passenger services. Accessibility across the area is strong, with residents situated an average of 169 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is common, with private vehicles serving as the principal travel mode at 84%, followed by train at 7% and bus transit at 6%. Households maintain an average vehicle fleet of 1.4 vehicles per residence.
Additionally, 37.9% of workers commuted from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure subject to the context of pandemic restrictions. Transit services maintain an average timetable of 749 daily journeys across the entire network, providing roughly 127 departures each week for any 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 across Blackburn North demonstrate positive outcomes based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence, with minimal rates of common medical conditions observed among younger and older demographics alike, alongside an exceptionally high private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 55% of the community (~4,320 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, recorded among 6.9 and 6.4% of community members respectively, while 73.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, marginally ahead of the 72.6% recorded throughout Greater Melbourne.
The local working-age demographic demonstrates strong vitality with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 17.0% of the population (1,323 people), above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 15.1%. Among senior residents, health indicators outperform broader averages and reflect national rankings consistent with the wider local populace.
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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Cultural diversity is well established in Blackburn North, where 36.6% of residents were born outside Australia and 39.3% speak a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 45.2% of residents in Blackburn North. A particularly noticeable variation appears in the Buddhist community, which represents 4.1% of the populace compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Examining parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestries recorded across Blackburn North are English at 19.1%, Chinese at 18.5% (substantially exceeding the metropolitan proportion of 6.5%), and Australian at 18.4%. Clear differences also appear in other cultural backgrounds, with Greek heritage comprising 3.7% of Blackburn North (compared to 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan background at 0.6% (versus 0.8%), and Vietnamese ancestry representing 1.5% (against 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackburn North is 39. 25.5% 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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Age distributions across the suburb of Blackburn North align closely with Greater Melbourne across standard broad demographics, showing a maximum variance of 5.6 percentage points across the four main divisions. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 39, matching the 2021 Census finding and sitting 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that survey. Since that time, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has expanded from 15.7% to an estimated 17.0%. A notable shift occurs among younger demographics: the share of children aged 5 to 14 has contracted from 14.5% to an estimated 12.4%, whereas the 15 to 24 band increased from 12.2% to 14.2%, without any balancing growth among younger children.
Looking forward to 2041, senior and retiree demographics are projected to drive the bulk of local population growth, increasing by 427 residents (32%) to reach a total of 1,751, whereas younger adult and child cohorts are forecast to contract.
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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,627 at the 2021 Census → 7,788 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 (SAL20253). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.