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Bonnie Brook has an estimated 6,819 residents, up from 333 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,486 people, or 1,947.7%. 2,799 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 320 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and newly registered locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Bonnie Brook is approximated to be 6,819 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 6,486 people (1947.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 333 people. This trend is calculated from a local population of 6,805, determined by AreaSearch after analyzing the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside an additional 2,799 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population count results in a density ratio of 320 persons per square kilometer, offering ample personal space and capacity for subsequent expansion. The 1947.7% population expansion of the suburb of Bonnie Brook since the 2021 census outpaced the state (9.3%) and the national benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. This expansion was mostly stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 88.0% of total gains in recent times, though all indicators like natural increase and overseas migration remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year. For any SA2 regions where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, adapted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. The corresponding age group growth rates from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the suburb of Bonnie Brook is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all areas nationally, with an expected increase of 18,146 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, which is an overall increase of 265.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
3,171 new dwellings have been approved in Bonnie Brook over the past five years, an average of 634 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 93 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 738 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 561, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval records scaled from broader statistical areas, Bonnie Brook has registered an average of approximately 634 new home approvals annually, with an estimated 3,171 residential dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 515 so far in FY-26. An average of 2 new residents per year has been added for every dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating robust demand that underpins local property values, with new residences being built at a mean value of $367,000.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, Bonnie Brook exhibits 3893.0% more building activity per capita, providing home buyers with more alternatives, even though local building speed has slowed down of late. This rate is far higher than the national norm, demonstrating strong builder confidence in the locality. Recent building activity is composed of 91.0% freestanding houses and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and focuses on family-oriented housing for buyers wanting space. With approximately 12 people per approval, Bonnie Brook exhibits the characteristics of a growing suburb. Demographic projections indicate Bonnie Brook is set to add 18,131 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest quarterly estimate compiled by AreaSearch). Current rates of housing supply appear well-aligned with future requirements, supporting stable market environments without significant price pressures.
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Development applications around Bonnie Brook
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bonnie Brook, worth an estimated $2.6 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $47.3 billion. 35 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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The progression of an area is heavily influenced by modifications to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. A total of 38 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, the Woodlea Estate, the Plumpton Active Open Space, and the Wiyal Primary School, with key projects detailed in the list below.
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Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is a two-storey all-electric aquatic and leisure facility in Fraser Rise, featuring a 50m 8-lane competition pool, indoor splash play areas, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first sensory aquatic space, health and fitness areas, allied health spaces, an outdoor interactive water play area with beach-style access, change facilities, cafe, meeting/function spaces, and a rooftop deck. Designed for 5-star Green Star accreditation with a focus on wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusion.Construction commenced in November 2025, with opening anticipated in 2028.
Woodlea Estate
Woodlea is a 711-hectare greenfield masterplanned community in Aintree and Bonnie Brook, around 29km west of Melbourne's CBD within the City of Melton. Delivered in partnership by Mirvac and Victoria Investments & Properties (VIP), it is planned to comprise approximately 7,000 dwellings housing close to 20,000 residents at full build-out, with more than 16,000 residents already living on site. About 30 percent of the footprint is dedicated to open space across more than 16 parks, including an adventure precinct, dog park, skatepark and a 10-hectare active open space precinct with two soccer fields and a sports pavilion.The community is anchored by the Coles-anchored Woodlea Town Centre (opened 2021) and supports several schools, including Aintree Primary, Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Yarrabing Secondary College and Dharra Specialist School, with a new state primary school and kindergarten north of Taylors Road due to open in 2027. A third and final display village of 38 homes across 17 builders launched in February 2025. The Aintree Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework (formerly Rockbank North MTC) was adopted by Melton City Council on 22 September 2025, providing for around 1,420 dwellings, 36,000 square metres of retail floor space and over 6,400 jobs in its ultimate form. Construction is staged through to the early 2030s.
Aintree North Primary School (interim name)
New government primary school under construction in the Woodlea estate. The school is scheduled to open for Term 1, 2027 with capacity for up to 700 students and includes two learning neighbourhoods, administration and library building, specialist learning spaces, community hub, sports field, outdoor hardcourts and staff parking. An integrated kindergarten is being delivered on the adjacent site. Construction commenced in 2025 and site progress updates are being published regularly.
Oaklands Estate
Oaklands Estate is a residential land subdivision of approximately 450 homesites at Bonnie Brook, within the Victorian Government's approved Plumpton Precinct Structure Plan. Lot sizes range from 221m2 to 573m2. Stage 4 is now selling with limited stock remaining in Stage 3. The estate features easy access to Melbourne CBD via the Western Freeway and is surrounded by green spaces, schools, sports facilities, a town centre, and retail amenities in the broader Taylors Hill and Caroline Springs corridor.
Plains Circuit Retail Site
A 5,385 sqm retail development site adjoining the established HomeCo Woodlea Town Centre within the Woodlea masterplanned community. The prominent corner site has approximately 209 metres of street frontage and is being marketed for retail or other compatible commercial uses. The land was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest in 2025 and had subsequently been recorded as sold, with future development yet to commence.
Taylors Road and Plumpton Road Traffic Lights
As part of the broader Taylors Road Corridor Upgrade Plan, this project involves upgrading the existing T-intersection at Taylors Road and Plumpton Road, Fraser Rise, to a four-way signalised intersection. Works include road expansion and realignment to improve traffic flow, installation of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, public lighting upgrades, new landscaping, drainage improvements, and underground relocation of essential services. The upgrade is intended to improve safety at a high-volume, accident-prone intersection and accommodate future growth in Fraser Rise, Aintree, Bonnie Brook and the wider Taylors Road catchment, which is expected to gain around 70,000 new residents by 2046.Construction commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be substantially complete by late 2025, with signal energisation targeted for early 2026 pending sign-off from relevant authorities.
Masall Estate
Masall is a 600-lot masterplanned community by Varcon Group in Fraser Rise, in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The estate offers land for sale, house and land packages, and townhouses. Stages 1 to 3 are titled and settled, with Stage 4 land anticipated to title in early 2026. The Victorian Government is acquiring land within the estate for a new educational precinct, including a primary school scheduled to open in 2026. Masall is marketed by Colliers and is positioned close to the Calder and Western freeways for access to Melbourne's CBD and airport.
Samara
Samara is a master-planned community in Fraser Rise developed by XWISE GROUP through its LANDXWISE land division, comprising 172 residential lots plus a super lot across the Sapphire (Stage 1) and Olive (Stage 2) releases. Construction has commenced, with Stages 1 and 2 largely sold out and Stage 3 due for release in April 2027. The estate sits close to established schools, shopping, and transport, with Watergardens Shopping Centre about 3.8km away and Caroline Springs Station around a 10-minute drive.
3,757 residents of Bonnie Brook are employed, from a labour force of 4,048. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 78.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,154, about 120% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Bonnie Brook possesses a qualified labor pool with a solid presence in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 20.1% over the prior year, according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 3,757 residents in employment, while the unemployment rate was 2.4% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the labor participation rate was significantly elevated (78.9% in comparison to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Census responses revealed that a substantial 25.2% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
Local employment is heavily concentrated in the construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance sectors. The suburb has a notable employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, where the workforce proportion is 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.0% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne mark of 10.1%. A ratio of 1.0 workers for each resident, recorded at the Census, indicates strong local employment availability. Based on an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 20.1% and the labor force expand by 22.3%, leading to a 1.7 percentage points increase in the local unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Bonnie Brook. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local workforce profile to project future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth rates vary considerably by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests that Bonnie Brook's workforce should grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bonnie Brook is $1,625 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $729 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,743 a year against an average of $48,134. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Bonnie Brook had a median income among taxpayers of $42,743 with the average level standing at $48,134. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $46,855 (median) and $52,764 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Bonnie Brook, between the 34th and 42nd percentiles.
The data shows 40.5% of the population (2,761 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. After housing, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonnie Brook had 124 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 12% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,248 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Bonnie Brook consisted of 88.4% detached houses and 11.6% other options (such as semi-detached homes, units, or alternative dwellings), compared to the Melbourne metropolitan ratios of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other options. The level of home ownership in Bonnie Brook was significantly higher than the metropolitan Melbourne benchmark, standing at 48.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (33.3%) or rented (18.5%). The median monthly home loan repayment was registered at $2,248, which is considerably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan median of $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $381, compared to $390 across the Melbourne metro area.
On a national level, Bonnie Brook's home loan repayments are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonnie Brook counted 124 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,539 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 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 70.2%, consisting of 29.0% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent households. The remaining 29.8% consists of non-family households, with lone person households representing 24.2% and group living arrangements accounting for 2.4%. The median household size of 2.6 residents matches the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Bonnie Brook hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 402 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,037 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 in the area present challenges, with tertiary qualification rates at 23.0%, which is well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate study (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (19.6%). A significant 21.9% of the local population is enrolled in formal education. This proportion comprises 8.2% in primary schooling, 5.1% in high schools, and 2.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bonnie Brook means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.7% of residents in Bonnie Brook report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, health outcomes in Bonnie Brook are below average, with common medical issues being slightly more prevalent than average across both young and old cohorts. Furthermore, the rate of private medical insurance is exceptionally low, covering approximately 46% of the population (~3,134 people). This compares to a rate of 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent medical concerns in the area were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.3 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 65.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The workforce cohort faces clear health challenges, characterized by higher rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 7.7% of the local population (525 people), which is lower than the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Senior citizens exhibit strong health outcomes, with national comparisons placing them above the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.4% of Bonnie Brook residents were born overseas and 39.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.7%) and Maltese (15.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bonnie Brook ranks highly for ethnic diversity, with 39.4% of its residents born outside of Australia and 39.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation in the area, accounting for 65.8% of the population. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation is found in the Other category, which represents 5.1% of residents compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Bonnie Brook are Other at 17.0%, English at 16.7%, and Maltese at 15.7%, which is substantially higher than the metropolitan average of 1.1%.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.7% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Macedonian represents 2.5% (compared to 0.7%), and Sri Lankan accounts for 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonnie Brook is 35. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.1% 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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Bonnie Brook has a median age of 35 years, making it slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort is strongly represented at 20.6% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 55 - 64 bracket is less common at 5.8%. The concentration of the 35 - 44 cohort is significantly higher than the national level of 14.3%. Since 2021, the suburb has seen a demographic shift toward a younger profile, with the median age falling 3.9 years from 39 to 35.
Significant variations show that the 5 to 14 age group increased from 8.6% to 16.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 13.8% to 20.6%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group decreased from 16.2% to 5.3%, and the 55 to 64 cohort dropped from 15.9% to 5.8%. Long-term population forecasts to 2041 project major demographic shifts for Bonnie Brook, with the 35 to 44 age cohort expected to grow by 217%, adding 3,044 residents to total 4,449.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonnie Brook
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 8 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 Jul 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 — 2,799 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (333 at the 2021 Census → 6,819 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 (SAL20282). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.