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Bonshaw (Vic.) has an estimated 2,561 residents, up from 949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,612 people, or 169.9%. Growth has averaged 26.0% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 525 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 798 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 broader regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Bonshaw (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 2,561 as of Aug 2026. This represents a surge of 1,612 people (169.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 949 people. This figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 2,549 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 525 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 797 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the Rest of Vic. (4.4%) and the surrounding SA4 region, the suburb of Bonshaw (Vic.) established itself as a regional pacesetter with its 169.9% post-2021 census expansion. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, generating around 85.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling, while unlisted SA2 tracts incorporate 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via weighted population growth aggregation. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories from these aggregated datasets are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead, long-term demographic modeling places the suburb of Bonshaw (Vic.) in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan growth corridors, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an addition of 3,488 persons to 2041, culminating in a cumulative 16-year increase of 134.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
316 new dwellings have been approved in Bonshaw (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 188, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in the locality has averaged approximately 63 new dwellings annually, accumulating to an estimated 316 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 188 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 5.7 new residents per completed residence annually, demonstrating that buyer demand is considerably outstripping dwelling construction, a dynamic that commonly accelerates purchasing competition and exerts upward pressure on real estate values. New residential construction costs have averaged $375,000 per dwelling, mirroring broader regional benchmarks, while commercial planning activity remains modest with $2.9 million in approvals logged during the current financial year.
On a per-capita basis, construction activity in the area exceeds the Rest of Vic. by 214.0%, providing prospective purchasers with broader selection and reflecting substantial developer appetite well above national figures. Detached dwellings constitute 79.0% of recent residential development, maintaining a spacious, low-density character popular with buyers seeking larger blocks, while medium and high-density builds represent 21.0%. This marks a clear evolution from the existing built environment (which comprises 95.0% houses), signaling tightening land availability and shifting market appetite toward varied, cost-effective residential options. Overall market expansion is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 19 people per dwelling approval. Long-term projections indicate that the local population will expand by 3,454 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. If building activity remains at its current pace, additions to the residential stock may fail to keep up with demographic growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting ongoing property price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bonshaw (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Bonshaw (Vic.), worth an estimated $50 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.85 billion. 16 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and regional transport works play a critical role in shaping local development trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant infrastructure initiatives expected to influence the surrounding district, featuring prominent developments such as Delacombe Village, Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre), Federation University Health and Sports Precinct Stage 2, and the Delacombe Big Housing Build - Leawarra Neighbourhood.
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Federation University Health and Sports Precinct Stage 2
Stage 2 of Federation University's Health and Sports Precinct at Mt Helen proposes a $50 million redevelopment of the sporting ovals and buildings opposite the existing Health and Sports Precinct building on University Drive. The scope includes a synthetic oval and outdoor courts, spectator pavilion, car parking and public transport facilities, plus upgraded research, teaching and staff facilities to expand health, sport and community outcomes for Ballarat and Western Victoria. Funding partnerships with government, industry and sporting organisations are being sought.No construction commencement has been confirmed as of May 2026.
Delacombe Village
Delacombe Village represents the third stage of the Delacombe Town Centre (DTC) precinct, adding over 7,000 sqm of retail space to the western Ballarat growth corridor. The development is anchored by major supermarkets Coles and ALDI, supported by 15 specialty tenancies focused on food and beverage, health, and fashion. Key features include a 98-place childcare centre, expansive grassy areas, outdoor seating, and external cafes. The project serves as a critical retail hub for the rapidly expanding residential catchments of Delacombe, Alfredton, and Smythes Creek.
Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre)
Delacombe Village is the third stage expansion of the Delacombe Town Centre precinct. This retail hub delivers over 7,000sqm of new retail space, anchored by full-line Coles and ALDI supermarkets. The development includes approximately 15 specialty retail tenancies and a 98-place childcare centre. Strategically located in the Ballarat West growth corridor, it serves a rapidly expanding catchment projected to exceed 150,000 residents within the next decade.
Delacombe Big Housing Build
The Delacombe Big Housing Build is an $80 million project delivering 181 modern, energy-efficient homes (117 social and 64 affordable) in the Leawarra neighbourhood of Delacombe, Ballarat. Replacing 66 ageing homes, the development includes one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom dwellings with 7-star NatHERS ratings and Silver Livable Housing Australia certification. At least 5 percent of social homes will be fully accessible for residents with disabilities. The project features upgraded streets, new open spaces, and improved pedestrian connectivity.Planning approval was granted in late 2025, and construction works are progressing, with staged completion expected between 2026 and 2028.
Winterfield Estate
Winterfield is a 123-hectare masterplanned community by Goldfields Group in Winter Valley, comprising over 1,100 lots. The estate features a 1.7-hectare neighbourhood park, re-invigorated wetlands, a 9-hectare sporting reserve, and future government primary and secondary schools. With over 700 families already residing, construction continues with Stage 3A currently selling and titles expected in Q2 2027. The project also encompasses a proposed mixed-use precinct and is situated opposite the Delacombe Town Centre.
Winter Valley Sports Precinct
Development of a masterplanned active open space and community recreation facility in Winter Valley[cite: 1]. The scope includes a multi-sport community pavilion, two Australian Rules football and cricket ovals, two netball courts, floodlighting, playspace amenities, and designated land reserved for a future indoor sports stadium[cite: 1]. The facility is designed to service the expanding residential population across the Ballarat West Growth Zone[cite: 1].
Ascot Springs Estate
A boutique residential development comprising approximately 56 premium lots across three stages, featuring tree-lined streetscapes and community amenities in a nature-inspired setting, located just a short drive from Ballarat city centre.
80 Miles Street Residential Subdivision
Fully approved 97-lot residential subdivision on 5.85ha within the Ballarat West PSP, featuring staged release over four stages with views of Mount Buninyong.
1,554 residents of Bonshaw (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,598. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 78.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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 2,233, about 87% 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 market features a highly educated resident workforce, significant representation across essential industries, a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 14.4% according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,554 individuals, keeping local unemployment 0.9% beneath the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., while the participation rate reaches an elevated 78.0% compared to 61.1% regionally. Census records also indicate that 14.0% of working residents operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures during that period provide context for this figure. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Local specialization is most pronounced in health care & social assistance, where the resident workforce proportion stands at 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of resident workers, trailing the 7.5% share seen across Regional Vic.. Given the discrepancy between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, this largely residential district provides comparatively few local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch's review of broader statistical area metrics from SALM and the ABS, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local employment grow by 14.4% alongside a 15.3% expansion in the labour force, causing the local unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Looking forward, national industry forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 indicate expected economy-wide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When weighted against the local occupational profile for illustrative purposes, these projections suggest potential resident employment expansion of 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bonshaw (Vic.) is $1,854 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $891 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,723 a year against an average of $66,538. 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 taxpayer records for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch show local taxpayers earning a median income of $57,723 and an average of $66,538, sitting marginally below the national standard but ahead of Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,276 (median) and $72,939 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that personal, family, and household earnings align near the 60th percentile nationally, with 45.8% of local earners (1,172 individuals) falling into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket compared to 30.3% regionally.
Housing expenses absorb 16.2% of income, yet solid overall wages maintain disposable income at the 57th percentile, positioning the community in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonshaw (Vic.) had 343 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $398 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that separate houses accounted for 94.7% of the local housing stock, with semi-detached, apartment, and other dwelling forms making up the remaining 5.3%, compared to a 90.1% and 9.9% split across Regional Vic.. Fully owned properties stood at 18.0%, trailing broader regional ownership rates, while 52.2% of households held a mortgage and 29.9% were renting. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $1,500 and median weekly rent reached $398, contrasting with regional averages of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Relative to Australian benchmarks, typical local mortgage repayments remain well below the national level of $1,863, whereas local rental costs sit above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonshaw (Vic.) counted 343 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 926 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 75.8% of all households in the area, led by couples with children at 30.9%, followed by childless couples at 25.9%, and single parent arrangements at 15.5%. The remaining 24.2% consists of non-family living situations, comprising single-person households at 17.5% and share houses at 5.0%. Across all dwellings, the median household size is 2.7 residents, exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.7% of adults in Bonshaw (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 19.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the district is particularly strong relative to the wider region, with 27.7% of residents aged 15 and over possessing a higher education degree compared to 21.7% across the Rest of Vic.. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 19.5%, accompanied by postgraduate credentials at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. In addition, vocational education is widespread, with 38.5% of the adult cohort holding trade or technical qualifications, including 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 26.9% holding certificate-level awards. Student engagement across the community is substantial, with 31.2% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by sector, 10.6% of residents attend primary school, 6.6% are in secondary education, and 6.4% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bonshaw (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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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69.8% of residents in Bonshaw (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Local health data compiled by AreaSearch indicates notable public health burdens regarding chronic illnesses and mortality, with health issues observed across both younger and older residents. Approximately 53% of the community (~1,360 people) holds private health insurance, slightly outpacing the SA2 standard and exceeding the 50.5% coverage rate recorded across Regional Vic.. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 9.4% and 12.1% of the population respectively, while 69.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are notably elevated among working-age individuals.
Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for 7.4% of the population (189 people), sitting below the 24.0% share seen across Regional Vic., despite elevated national comparative rankings for chronic conditions overall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bonshaw (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 79.4% of residents, with 17.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the locality is higher than regional norms, with 20.6% of residents born overseas and 17.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 35.7% of the community. The most distinct divergence occurs in the Other religious category, which accounts for 4.2% of residents compared to only 0.8% across Regional Vic.. English (30.1%), Australian (28.4%), and Other (9.6%) represent the primary ancestral backgrounds reported by residents. Distinct concentrations also emerge across specific heritage groups, including Indian ancestry representing 5.6% of the local population (versus 0.8% regionally), German ancestry at 4.6% (versus 3.5% regionally), and Dutch ancestry at 1.7% (matching 1.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonshaw (Vic.) is 31, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 3 years older than at the 2021 Census. 31.2% 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 local demographic structure is predominantly shaped by working-age adults and their children. Adults aged 25 - 44 account for 30.5% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.1% across Regional Vic., whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise only 7.4% against 24.0% regionally. The estimated median age reached 31 as at August 2026, rising from 28 at the 2021 Census, yet remaining 12 years below the regional median of 43 and beneath the national figure of 38 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable post-Census demographic shift occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which grew from 17.8% to an estimated 27.8% of residents.
Looking toward 2041, mature adults aged 45 - 64 are projected to capture the largest absolute expansion, increasing by 157% (1,119 residents) to 1,831, while the fastest relative pace of growth is expected among residents aged 65+, expanding by 162% to reach 497.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonshaw (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 1 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 — 525 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (949 at the 2021 Census → 2,561 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 (SAL20284). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.