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Box Hill North has an estimated 13,186 residents, up from 12,337 at the 2021 Census — a change of 849 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 158 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 3,288 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 evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region, alongside new address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Box Hill North has a projected population of approximately 13,186 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 849 people (6.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,337 people. The variance is calculated based on a resident population of 13,162, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with an extra 158 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density of 3,288 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The 6.9% expansion rate of the suburb of Box Hill Hill North since census trails the SA4 region (8.9%) by 2.0 percentage points, showing competitive growth dynamics. Demographic expansion in the locality was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which made up roughly 88.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch applies ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modifying them via weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected growth rates by age bracket from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to exceed the national median for statistical areas, with the suburb of Box Hill North expected to add 2,061 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 15.4% across the 16 years.
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351 new dwellings have been approved in Box Hill North over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, 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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Based on AreaSearch's review of ABS building approval records mapped from statistical areas, Box Hill North typically sees about 70 dwellings approved for construction each year, totaling approximately 351 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 60 so far during FY-26. With an average of just 0.9 new residents annually per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing purchasers with greater choice and supporting population growth that could outpace current forecasts, with new homes being built at an average value of $859,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium, higher-end segment.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $24.7 million this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. Recent residential additions consist of 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% medium and high-density dwellings, reflecting a growing mix of attached housing options that provide choices across various price points, ranging from large family residences to more affordable, compact layouts. With approximately 180 people per approved dwelling, Box Hill North displays the characteristics of a growing area. Moving forward, Box Hill North is projected to add 2,037 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Construction activity is keeping pace with this projected population expansion, though homebuyers may experience rising competition as the population grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Box Hill North, worth an estimated $2.8 billion. A further 135 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $203.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Few factors shape local property performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning schemes. In total, 23 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Primary projects include the North East Link - Eastern Freeway Upgrades (Tram Road to Springvale Road), North East Link - Doncaster Interchange Upgrades, the Box Hill Hospital Redevelopment, and the Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre - Public Realm initiative, with the following list detailing those of greatest local significance.
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Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Tram Road to Springvale Road
The third and easternmost package of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades, covering about 4.5 kilometres of the Eastern Freeway (M3) between Tram Road in Doncaster and Springvale Road in Nunawading. Delivered by VIDA Roads (formerly Major Road Projects Victoria) as part of the North East Link Program, the works add new express, local and through lanes with reconfigured entry and exit ramps between Tram Road and Middleborough Road to remove the merging and weaving that causes congestion today, three new freeway lanes from Middleborough Road to Springvale Road, and upgraded entry ramps at Springvale, Surrey and Wetherby roads.A new Intelligent Transport System and managed motorway technology will be installed across the section. Community outcomes include 1.6 kilometres of improved walking and cycling connections along the Koonung Creek Trail, new bridges to Eram Park at Eram Road and Koonung Creek, upgrades to the Cabena Street and Koonung Road bridges, upgraded underpasses at Station Street and Wetherby, Blackburn and Springvale roads, and reinstated open space at Eram Park and Junction Road Reserve. Quieter road surfaces and new and retained noise walls will meet Victoria's toughest traffic noise standard of 63 decibels by day and 58 decibels at night. The Urban Design and Landscape Plan was exhibited in September 2025, attracting 125 submissions, and was approved on 30 April 2026 with additional Koonung Creek Trail surface upgrades, improved bridge rails and screens, a larger grassed area at Eram Park, extra screen planting at Junction Road and Frank Sedgman reserves, creek-inspired colours for acrylic noise wall panels, and new drinking fountains and bicycle repair stations. Site establishment, traffic barrier installation, service relocations and gantry removals were completed through 2025 and early 2026, and major construction is now underway. The section is scheduled to open in 2028 alongside the North East Link tunnels and the M80 Ring Road Completion. The Synergy consortium of CPB Contractors, BMD Constructions and Arup is the delivery contractor.
Box Hill Central North Masterplan
Vicinity Centres' $1.57 billion mixed-use precinct redevelopment of the northern half of Box Hill Central, covering 1.8 hectares fronting Whitehorse Road. The Whitehorse Planning Scheme amendment (C245whse) was approved by the Minister for Planning in June 2024 via the state Development Facilitation Program. The masterplan by ARM Architecture with buildings by Bates Smart delivers seven towers ranging from 19 to 50 storeys with approximately 1,700 apartments (including 10% affordable housing), up to 80,000 square metres of office and commercial space, a premium hotel, upgraded retail, a new public plaza, Spanish Steps-inspired amphitheatre, and improved pedestrian and cycling connections.The development is integrated with the future Box Hill Suburban Rail Loop station and is expected to create 2,400 construction jobs and more than 6,000 ongoing jobs upon completion.
Doncaster Park and Ride Upgrade
Major upgrade of Doncaster Park and Ride as part of the Eastern Busway and North East Link Program. Works include a new multi-level car park with 435 spaces, three new bus platforms, passenger services building, improved walking and cycling links, bicycle parking, Drop and Go facilities and direct connection to the Eastern Busway. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion expected in 2028.
Box Hill Institute TAFE Expansion
Box Hill Institute is progressing staged upgrades across its campuses, with the Elgar campus master plan being refined to support future student growth, workforce training demand and integration with the Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Recent and ongoing works include specialist teaching facilities, health simulation spaces, building refurbishments and campus infrastructure improvements. Planning continues to align the campus with long-term precinct redevelopment around the future SRL Box Hill station.
Box Hill City Oval Redevelopment
Major $28 million redevelopment of Box Hill City Oval including a new western pavilion, refurbishment of the southern pavilion, upgraded lighting, training facilities and spectator amenities to support elite VFL/VFLW football, premier cricket, and community sport. As of February 2026, the southern pavilion construction is nearing readiness for the 2026 football season with internal finishes and joinery installations underway, while piling works have concluded for the new western pavilion.
69 Carrington Road Box Hill Office and Retail Tower
Approved 15-storey strata commercial office and retail tower by Golden Age Group at 69 Carrington Road, Box Hill. The project includes about 13,495 sqm of gross floor area, around 1,390 sqm of retail space, 6,661 sqm of office tenancies, two basement parking levels, 41 car bays, 50 bicycle spaces and end-of-trip facilities. The permit was issued through Victoria's Development Facilitation Program in February 2025.
Box Hill Metropolitan Activity Centre - Public Realm
A comprehensive transformation of the Box Hill CBD public realm, integrated with the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East precinct. Key features include the creation of a Spanish Steps-inspired amphitheatre, a new town square, and the extension of Main Street and Prospect Street. The project focuses on greener streets, enhanced pedestrian connectivity between transport hubs, and high-quality urban design to support a projected population of 48,500 by the 2050s.
666 Doncaster Road Apartments
Approved 13-storey mixed-use tower with 161 dwellings, restaurant and retail at ground, and basement parking. Design by Plus Architecture for Brabian Investments. Council issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit in 2017; no clear evidence of construction commencement as of Aug 2025.
7,282 residents of Box Hill North are employed, from a labour force of 7,649. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,279, about 78% 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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Box Hill North features a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in professional services, a jobless rate of 4.8%, and estimated job growth of 1.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,282 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate matching Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, while labor force participation is slightly lower than average (67.7% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census returns indicate a high proportion of residents (36.0%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. In contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. This residential locality appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS data compiled from wider statistical areas, employment expanded by 1.6% and the labor force grew by 1.9% over the 12 months to March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the labor force increased by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Box Hill North. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Box Hill North will increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts).
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Median household income in Box Hill North is $1,820 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $747 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,714 a year against an average of $69,015. The average runs 48% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Box Hill North records a median taxpayer income of $46,714 and an average of $69,015 based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly above the national average, whereas Greater Melbourne shows a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $51,208 (median) and $75,654 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings show household income ranks at the 54th percentile ($1,820 weekly), while individual income is at the 38th percentile.
The largest cohort is the 29.3% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,863 residents), which is similar to the broader metropolitan area where 32.8% of households fall into this bracket. High housing costs account for 16.9% of income, yet solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Box Hill North had 4,536 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 8% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,297 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. 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 time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Box Hill North was comprised of 61.7% separate houses and 38.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Box Hill North was significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at 35.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.5%) or rented (34.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Melbourne metro average at $2,297, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $425, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
Across the nation, Box Hill North's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Box Hill North counted 4,536 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,848 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 23% 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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Family households make up the majority of homes at 71.1%, consisting of 35.3% couples with children, 22.1% couples without children, and 11.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.9%, with single-person households representing 23.0% and group households making up 5.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is equal to the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.9% of adults in Box Hill North hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 13.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 901 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,095 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 Box Hill North is significantly higher than broader geographical averages, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. This major educational advantage positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational training accounts for 22.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (10.9%). Academic participation is exceptionally strong, with 32.0% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 8.2% in primary schools, 8.2% in secondary schools, and 8.0% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Box Hill North reaches 56 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 56 active transit stops operating within Box Hill North, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 18 separate routes, which together accommodate 2,759 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connectivity is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 185 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 78%, followed by 9% using trains and 6% using buses. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household.
A high 36.0% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Transit service frequency averages 394 departures per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 49 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.2% of residents in Box Hill North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 outcomes data reveals excellent results for Box Hill North, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness indicators, showing low rates of common health issues across all age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population (~7,134 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.8 and 6.6% of residents, respectively, while 75.2% of the population reported no chronic health conditions at all, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, with a low incidence of chronic illnesses. The area has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,175 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents are notably strong, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.7% of Box Hill North residents were born overseas and 49.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.6%) and English (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Box Hill North displays a high degree of multicultural diversity, with 49.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 48.7% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 36.8% of the local population. However, the most notable religious divergence is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 6.8% of residents, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Box Hill North are Chinese, representing 27.6% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%, English, representing 16.6% of the population, and Australian, representing 14.3% of the population.
There are also distinct variations in other ethnic groups: Korean ancestry is overrepresented at 1.1% of Box Hill North (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan background is at 0.7% (compared to 0.8%) and Greek ancestry is at 2.7% (compared to 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Box Hill North is 37. 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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Having a median age of 37, Box Hill North matches the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and remains close to the national average of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 14.6% compared to Greater Melbourne, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less common at 9.9%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 13.1% to 14.6% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.7% to 5.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.4% to 9.9% and the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts suggest significant transformations in Box Hill North's age distribution. Leading these changes, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to expand by 50% (386 people), growing from 764 to 1,151. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age bracket is expected to contract by 26 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Box Hill North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 158 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,337 at the 2021 Census → 13,186 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 (SAL20315). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.