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Boronia has an estimated 24,079 residents, up from 23,607 at the 2021 Census — a change of 472 people, or 2.0%. 260 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,173 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 the suburb of Boronia population analysis using ABS demographic updates and fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Boronia is estimated at approximately 24,079 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 472 people (2.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 23,607 residents. The calculation is based on a resident population of 24,016 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), combined with 260 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,173 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch.
Over the prior ten years, the suburb of Boronia recorded steady growth with a compound annual rate of 0.7%, ahead of the wider SA3 region. Overseas arrivals drove the majority of this growth, accounting for approximately 75.0% of the total population gains recently. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are used, adjusted by aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels using weighted methods. Age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the suburb of Boronia will experience population growth slightly below the median of Australian statistical areas, with a projected increase of 2,744 residents by 2041 based on combined SA2-level data, which is an rise of 11.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
545 new dwellings have been approved in Boronia over the past five years, an average of 109 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 96 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, 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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Analysis of building approval statistics from the ABS allocated by statistical area indicates that Boronia has averaged approximately 109 new home approvals per year, resulting in an estimated 545 residential properties over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 50 approvals have been documented. With an average of just 0.3 new residents per year arriving for each new home built over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This provides purchasers with additional choices and supports potential population growth above current projections.
The average value of these new builds stands at $464,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average and indicates a focus on quality projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $23.5 million have been registered this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Boronia displays a similar rate of new residential approvals per capita, maintaining a balanced housing market aligned with the wider metropolitan region, even though construction activity has slowed down in recent times. Recent residential builds consist of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This concentration of higher-density options provides more affordable paths to home ownership and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a distinct shift from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 72.0% of properties, indicating a decrease in available development land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The ratio of approximately 485 people per approval points to a mature local market. Future forecasts indicate that Boronia will add 2,681 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new homes is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that surpasses current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Boronia
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Boronia, worth an estimated $457 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.6 billion. 17 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 projects, planning choices, and major works have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 projects expected to influence this locality. Primary projects include the development at 1-13 Erica Avenue Apartments, the Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza, the Tormore Reserve Pavilion Upgrade, and the residential project at 285-289 Dorset Road Development, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza
Upgrade of Boronia Station and creation of a new landscaped plaza connecting to Dorset Road. Scope includes widened concourse, entrance canopies, relocated ticket and PSO offices, upgraded platform shelters and waiting room, new pedestrian crossing, improved pick-up/drop-off on Lupton Way, accessibility upgrades, enhanced lighting and CCTV. A new pocket park near Boronia Junction Shopping Centre is also included. Early works commenced in 2025 with geotechnical investigations along Lupton Way. Major works scheduled for early 2026 with the upgraded station, plaza and pocket park to open by end of 2026.Delivered by an alliance of Acciona, WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne under the Level Crossing Removal Project.
1-13 Erica Avenue Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising 58 apartments across 5 storeys, with an ALDI supermarket and 2 retail shops at ground level with basement car parking. Designed by Select Architects and Peter Brown Architects, the project is located in the heart of the Boronia Activity Centre, directly opposite Boronia Junction Shopping Centre and approximately 50 metres from Boronia Train Station. A planning permit has been granted by Knox City Council, however construction has not commenced as rising building and land costs have stalled the project.
Boronia Renewal Project (Amendment C192knox)
The Boronia Renewal Project is a 20-year strategic framework guiding the urban renewal of the Boronia Major Activity Centre. Approved by the Minister for Planning, Amendment C192knox implements the Boronia Renewal Strategy by introducing new planning controls, including Design and Development Overlay Schedule 10. These controls facilitate building heights up to 10 storeys in the commercial core while protecting views of the Dandenong Ranges. The project integrates with the Boronia Station Upgrade to improve connectivity, public spaces, and economic investment across key precincts.
Tormore Reserve Pavilion Upgrade
Full redevelopment of the Tormore Reserve Pavilion, home to the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club and Boronia Cricket Club, is now complete. Built in 1976, the pavilion has been refurbished and expanded with a second storey to create a modern, inclusive facility for sports and community activities. The upgrade delivered inclusive change rooms and toilets with dedicated female facilities, two umpire change rooms, social and multi-purpose spaces with a viewing platform, a meeting room, office space, expanded storage, and a fully refurbished kitchen, servery, and kiosk.The project was officially opened in July 2026, jointly funded by Knox City Council, the Australian Government (Investing in Our Community program), and the Victorian Government (Community Support Fund).
285-289 Dorset Road Development
Mixed residential development across three lots (285, 287 and 289 Dorset Road, approximately 3040sqm) proposing 34 dwellings in a mix of 2-3 storey townhouses and a low-rise apartment building. Design by C Kairouz Architects. A development application has been submitted to Knox City Council and remains under assessment; no construction has commenced on site.
Everson Place
Architecturally designed residential enclave by R Architecture featuring 4 three-bedroom townhouses and 2 two-bedroom villas with 6-star energy rating. Private courtyards and premium natural materials including stone benchtops, timber veneer, engineered timber floors. Collaboration with Carr Architecture for landscaping.
Ovata Knoxfield Residential Development
Development Victoria is revitalising the 19.2-hectare former DELWP horticultural research site at 609-621 Burwood Highway into the Ovata neighbourhood, delivering around 400 new homes including medium-density townhouses with two to four bedrooms and up to 10% affordable housing. The project includes a purpose-built open-water wetland to protect the endangered Blue-billed Duck and treat stormwater into Blind Creek, new green open spaces, walking and cycling paths, and a mixed-use precinct for small retail and community services.VCAT directed that subdivision and wetland permits be granted in March 2024. A sales display suite is being fitted out on site, with civil works and Stage 1 construction of approximately 56 townhouses anticipated to commence in 2026-2027.
Prestige on Pine
A boutique residential development featuring 11 contemporary townhouses designed by Newground Building Design. These two and three-storey homes offer versatile 2 and 3 bedroom layouts with high-quality finishes including stone benchtops, engineered timber floors, Technika appliances, and modern conveniences. Located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges with easy access to Boronia Central and transport links.
12,253 residents of Boronia are employed, from a labour force of 13,097. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,935, 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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Boronia possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and relatively steady job numbers over the prior year, according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 12,253 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate was 1.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate of 65.2% is below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census figures show that a high proportion of residents, 27.7%, worked from home, though this data may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region exhibits a distinct industrial specialization in manufacturing, where employment is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 8.1% of the local workforce, which is below the 10.1% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the resident workforce size with the local working population suggests that this largely residential locality offers limited job opportunities within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from broader statistical regions, the labor force expanded by 0.8% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, while employment dropped by 0.3%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Greater Melbourne, which saw a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a minor 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Boronia. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped to local industry figures to estimate future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the local workforce mix suggests that local employment will grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a local population growth forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Boronia is $1,619 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $800 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,777 a year against an average of $61,168. 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 the latest postcode ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Boronia earn a median income of $53,777 and an average income of $61,168. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $58,950 for the median and $67,052 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and individual incomes in Boronia are moderate, placing between the 42nd and 49th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates the largest segment of residents is in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, accounting for 35.5% of residents (8,548 people), which is comparable to the 32.8% of households in this bracket across the metropolitan area. Affordability pressures are significant, leaving residents with only 82.5% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 41st percentile, while the SEIFA income ranking places the suburb in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boronia had 9,332 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $376 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,870 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing mix in Boronia consisted of 71.7% detached houses and 28.3% other home types including townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate was 30.7%, matching the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (40.5%) or rented (28.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average at $1,870, and the median weekly rent was $376, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, Boronia's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boronia counted 9,332 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.4%, which consists of 29.0% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.6% of dwellings, with single person households representing 28.3% and group housing making up 3.4%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.7% of adults in Boronia hold a university qualification, including 18.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,371 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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 attainment in Boronia is lower than regional averages, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This indicates scope for local skill development and educational growth. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (23.6%). Enrollment in education is quite high, with 26.3% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 8.6% in primary school, 6.4% in high school, and 4.3% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Boronia reaches 115 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of local transit shows 115 active bus stops operating in Boronia. These stops are served by 18 different bus routes, which combined deliver 4,453 passenger trips each week. Transport connection quality is rated as good, with residents living an average of 217 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, most working residents commute elsewhere, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 90%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per home. A high proportion of residents, 27.7%, work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.
Transit service frequency averages 636 trips each day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 38 weekly trips per bus stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.8% of residents in Boronia report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% 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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Boronia presents notable health challenges based on mortality statistics and chronic illness data, with health issues observed across youth and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 51% of the population (~12,292 people). This compares to 56.7% coverage across Greater Melbourne. The primary medical diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 9.7 and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 65.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses.
The area has a relatively large senior population, with 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (4,502 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health measures for seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.3% of Boronia residents were born overseas and 21.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (24.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Boronia exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 28.3% of the local population born overseas and 21.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.5% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.7% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Boronia are English at 26.4% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 24.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Other at 8.5%, which is lower than the regional average of 14.6%.
There are also differences in specific ethnic groups, with Hungarian heritage overrepresented at 0.5% of Boronia (compared to 0.3% regionally), Dutch at 2.1% (compared to 1.2% regionally), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boronia is 39. 24.2% 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 median age of residents in Boronia is 39 years, which is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the 75 - 84 age cohort is overrepresented at 6.8% of the local population, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented at 10.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.3% to 16.4%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 15.8% to 14.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in Boronia, led by a 24% increase in the 45 to 54 cohort, which will grow by 736 people to reach 3,867 from 3,130.
Conversely, the number of children in both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets will decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boronia
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 260 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,607 at the 2021 Census → 24,079 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 (SAL20304). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.