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Box Hill South has an estimated 8,335 residents, down from 8,491 at the 2021 Census — a change of 156 people, or 1.8%. The population has thinned by an average 2.6% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,388 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 population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Box Hill South has an estimated residency of approximately 8,335 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 156 people (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,491 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 8,083, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) along with 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 2,388 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of national sites analyzed by AreaSearch.
Growth in the suburb of Box Hill South was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which served as the exclusive driver of population gains during recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a substantial population rise in the top quartile of Australian statistical zones is projected, with the suburb of Box Hill South expected to expand by 3,124 persons to 2041 using aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing an increase of 34.5% overall across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
439 new dwellings have been approved in Box Hill South over the past five years, an average of 87 a year. That is 10.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area records, the suburb of Box Hill South has averaged approximately 87 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 439 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, two approvals have been registered. As the population has decreased over the recent period, housing supply has remained sufficient relative to demand, sustaining a balanced market with healthy buyer options, while new properties are built at an average value of $705,000, indicating developers are focusing on high-end properties in the premium market segment.
There has also been $41.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, showing strong local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Box Hill South has slightly more development (19.0% above the regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. New development consists of 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 66.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 8222 people per approval, the suburb of Box Hill South shows a mature, established area. Population projections indicate the suburb of Box Hill South will gain 2,872 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Box Hill South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Box Hill South, worth an estimated $152 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $99.4 billion. 21 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has identified 11 active projects that are likely to influence the local area. Key developments include Wembley Hill Townhomes, Roberts Reserve Masterplan & Sports Pavilion, Box Hill South Community Hub, and Box Hill South Primary School Modernisation, with details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Roberts Reserve Masterplan & Sports Pavilion
Major upgrade to Roberts Reserve in Box Hill South, delivering a new community sports pavilion with modern change rooms and social space, improved sports fields and courts, upgraded paths and lighting, and more accessible open space for local clubs and residents.
Box Hill South Community Hub
Proposed new community facility in Box Hill South providing library services, meeting rooms, health services, and childcare facilities. Intended to serve the growing residential population of Box Hill South as the broader Box Hill precinct undergoes significant densification in response to state government housing targets.
Box Hill South Primary School Modernisation
Planned modernisation of Box Hill South Primary School including upgraded learning environments, STEM-focused facilities and improvements to outdoor learning and play spaces to support future enrolment demand. No public evidence was found that construction has commenced.
Wembley Hill Townhomes
Masterplanned residential community by Golden Age Group comprising 143 architect-designed three and four-bedroom townhomes on the former Hays International College site. Designed by COX Architecture with interiors by MIM Design and landscape by TCL, the project includes more than 13,000 sqm of landscaped open space, rooftop solar, EV charging provision and sustainable design features. Civil works commenced in 2024, Figurehead Construction was appointed for Stage 1 in 2025, and the first release remains targeted for completion during Q3 2026.
Gardiners Creek Trail Shared Path Upgrade (Stage 2, Eley Road to Station Street)
Proposed widening and resurfacing of the Gardiners Creek Trail shared path in Box Hill South and Burwood East, in the vicinity of Deakin University and Station Street. The upgrade forms part of Whitehorse City Council's ongoing program of active transport and open space improvements along the Gardiners Creek corridor, which has previously delivered furniture, lighting and path renewal works between Station Street and Deakin University. The council's 2026-27 budget confirms continued investment in upgrading pedestrian and cycling paths across the municipality, alongside indigenous planting along the trail, though a dedicated public project page for this specific Eley Road to Station Street stage was not located at time of review.
Koonung Creek Trail and Wetlands Upgrade (Eastern Freeway Upgrades)
Realignment and upgrade of the Koonung Creek Trail and surrounding linear parkland as part of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades (North East Link Program), delivered by the Victorian Government. Works include rebuilding sections of Koonung Creek to improve water flow and flood management, reconfiguring the Valda Wetlands and Koonung Creek Reserve, new and upgraded shared walking and cycling paths and bridges (including a new Heyington Avenue bridge), extensive native tree and vegetation planting, and new noise walls.Construction of utility relocations and creek diversion works within the linear park began in late December 2025, with sections of the park temporarily closed for construction zones between Tram and Middleborough roads.
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 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.
4,448 residents of Box Hill South are employed, from a labour force of 4,574. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,662, about 116% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Box Hill South has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, and an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,448 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 40.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Meanwhile, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence with 2.5% employment compared to 5.2% regionally. The ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 3.0% while employment declined by 3.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within the suburb of Box Hill South. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the suburb of Box Hill South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Box Hill South is $1,928 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,406 a year against an average of $68,631. The average runs 42% 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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According to the latest postcode level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Box Hill South have a median income of $48,406 and an average income of $68,631. This sits slightly above the national average, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 for Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,063 for the median and $75,233 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Box Hill South around the 54th percentile nationally.
The weekly earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 28.6% of residents (2,383 people), mirroring regional patterns where 32.8% of the population falls into this category. The locality displays notable affluence, with 31.1% of residents earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which sustains high-end retail and local services. Residents allocate 17.1% of their income to meet high housing costs, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 59th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls into the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Box Hill South had 3,132 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 11% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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An analysis of dwelling structures in the suburb of Box Hill South during the latest Census revealed that houses comprised 66.0% of the market, while other options including townhouses and apartments made up 34.0%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metro Melbourne. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Box Hill South stood at 33.9%, which is significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (37.6%) or tenants (28.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was recorded at $2,400, which is considerably higher than the metro Melbourne average of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $425 compared to the metro average of $390.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Box Hill South are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are substantially above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Box Hill South counted 3,132 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 26% 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 constitute 69.6% of the local dwelling landscape, consisting of 36.4% couples raising children, 21.1% couples without children, and 10.6% single parents. The remaining 30.4% is comprised of non-family households, which includes single-person households at 25.6% and shared group households at 5.0%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 people matches the regional average for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.3% of adults in Box Hill South hold a university qualification, including 29.4% with a bachelor degree and 15.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 10.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 903 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Box Hill South are significantly higher than broader averages, with 49.3% of residents aged 15 and over possessing university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 33.4% across VIC. This strong educational standing positions the area well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational training represents 21.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 and over, split evenly between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.5%). Participation in study is remarkably high, with 33.6% of local residents actively enrolled in some form of formal education.
This group consists of 9.3% in tertiary programs, 9.1% attending primary schools, and 8.8% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Box Hill South reaches 52 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 52 active public transport stops operating in the suburb of Box Hill South, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 15 separate routes, which combine to run 2,719 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 174 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Box Hill South, most commuters travel out of the area; private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by trains at 10% and buses at 6%.
Car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per household. A high 40.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Transit service frequency averages 388 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 52 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.7% of residents in Box Hill South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health analysis demonstrates exceptional outcomes for residents in the suburb of Box Hill South, with younger age groups showing a very low incidence of chronic health conditions. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 54% of the population (~4,497 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported among residents were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 6.7 and 6.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.7% of the population (1,225 people).
Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, though their national health rank is lower than that of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.4% of Box Hill South residents were born overseas and 39.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.1%) and English (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Box Hill South displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 41.4% of residents born outside Australia and 39.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 39.5% of the local population. Buddhism shows a notable overrepresentation in the suburb of Box Hill South, accounting for 5.1% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the top three groups represented in the suburb of Box Hill South are Chinese at 20.1% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 6.5%), English at 20.0%, and Australian at 17.4%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Hungarian ancestry accounts for 0.4% in the suburb of Box Hill South (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan ancestry represents 0.7% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Korean ancestry stands at 0.8% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Box Hill South is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.7% 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 38 years in the suburb of Box Hill South is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, the suburb of Box Hill South has a larger percentage of residents aged 15 to 24 (15.5%) but a smaller proportion aged 35 to 44 (14.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age segment has increased from 13.4% to 15.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 14.1% to 15.5%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.4% to 13.1%, while the 55 to 64 demographic decreased from 12.0% to 10.9%. By the year 2041, the suburb of Box Hill South is projected to experience notable demographic shifts, led by the 45 to 54 age group, which is forecast to grow by 46% (499 people), increasing from 1,091 to 1,591.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Box Hill South
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 5 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,491 at the 2021 Census → 8,335 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 (SAL20316). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.