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Box Hill South has an estimated 8,334 residents, down from 8,491 at the 2021 Census — a change of 157 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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Evaluating broader regional ABS updates alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch following the Census indicates that the suburb of Box Hill South has an estimated resident count of 8,334 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census total of 8,491 people, this represents a contraction of 157 people (1.8%). This metric is derived from the resident count of 8,082 established by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 73 validated new addresses registered after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 2,388 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the highest quartile among Australian locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the primary demographic driver, representing virtually the exclusive contributor to recent population expansion. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia geographic projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 territories. Where specific SA2 figures are unavailable, projections rely on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation approach to distribute LGA growth across SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates calculated from these aggregated models are likewise applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Over the longer horizon, the suburb of Box Hill South is projected to experience substantial population growth, placing it in the top quartile of statistical areas across Australia. Driven by aggregated SA2 models, local residents are anticipated to increase by 3,150 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 34.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
244 new dwellings have been approved in Box Hill South over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch across statistical divisions, the suburb of Box Hill South averages roughly 48 residential building approvals annually. Over the preceding 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, approximately 244 residential dwellings received planning permission, including 2 recorded to date during FY-25. Amidst recent local population shrinkage, housing construction has remained sufficient to satisfy buyer demand, maintaining a balanced property market with ample choices for purchasers. Construction values average $703,000 per dwelling, indicating a strong developer focus on the higher-tier, premium residential market.
Concurrently, commercial property approvals have reached $41.9 million in the current financial year, highlighting substantial momentum in non-residential development. Per capita residential development in the suburb of Box Hill South is substantially constrained compared to Greater Melbourne, tracking 71.0% below regional averages. This restrained level of construction tends to reinforce pricing and buyer demand across established residential dwellings. The volume of building activity is similarly depressed against national benchmarks, reflecting an established neighbourhood character with possible planning constraints. Compositionally, recent approvals comprise 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This strong orientation toward denser living offers lower entry prices that cater to downsizing owner-occupiers, property investors, and first-home buyers. This pipeline marks a distinct shift away from the existing built environment, which features 66.0% houses, signaling limited land availability alongside evolving household preferences and cost pressures. Generating approximately 4111 people per dwelling approval, the local market exhibits strong maturity. Projections indicate that the suburb of Box Hill South will welcome an additional 2,898 residents by 2041, taking into account the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If prevailing building volumes continue unchanged, new housing additions could fall short of resident inflows, which may intensify competition among property buyers and provide upward pressure on dwelling prices.
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 $99.1 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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Capital investments, town planning updates, and public infrastructure works play an essential role in shaping local community growth and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 11 development projects expected to influence the locality. Prominent works include the Wembley Hill Townhomes, Roberts Reserve Masterplan & Sports Pavilion, Box Hill South Community Hub, and Box Hill South Primary School Modernisation, with additional key developments catalogued 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.
4,452 residents of Box Hill South are employed, from a labour force of 4,587. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.6%. 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 9,654, 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 local labour force in Box Hill South demonstrates high educational qualifications and strong representation across professional industries, recording an unemployment rate of only 2.9% according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,452, with local joblessness tracking 1.8% beneath the 4.8% rate observed across Greater Melbourne. Labour force participation was comparatively modest at 67.6%, compared with 70.1% across the broader metropolitan area. Census findings also revealed that 40.0% of local workers operated from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services. Box Hill South displays notable industry concentration within education & training, where local representation is 1.3 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises a minor segment of local jobs, employing 2.5% of workers relative to 5.2% across the wider region. Furthermore, a Census ratio of 0.9 workers per resident demonstrates an abundance of employment opportunities in the immediate area. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch across broader statistical boundaries, the labour market contracted over the 12 months leading to March 2026, with the labour force dropping by 2.9% and total employment falling by 3.0%, lifting unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% expansion in employment and a 2.3% rise in the labour pool, alongside a 0.2 percentage points increase in joblessness. Further insight into employment prospects within Box Hill South is available through national labour projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These multi-horizon forecasts evaluate potential changes over five and ten-year intervals against the area's existing workforce profile. Across Australia, total employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Applying these sectoral growth trajectories to the local occupational structure indicates that employment among residents would rise by 6.9% across five years and 14.2% across ten years (this represents a weighted modeling exercise for context and excludes local population dynamics).
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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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023 published at the postcode level indicate that median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Box Hill South reached $48,406, alongside an average figure of $68,631. This exceeds national figures while remaining beneath the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, indexed figures for March 2026 are estimated at $53,063 for median income and $75,233 for average earnings. Findings from the 2021 Census situate local personal, family, and household earnings around the 54th percentile nationally.
Income brackets show 28.6% of residents (2,383 people) positioned in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, aligning with the 32.8% proportion seen across the wider metropolitan region. Substantial earning capacity is evident, with 31.1% of households collecting more than $3,000 per week to support retail expenditure. Although residential accommodation costs absorb 17.1% of income, household disposable funds remain at the 59th percentile nationally, placing the suburb in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
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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Census assessments show that the residential fabric of Box Hill South consists of 66.0% houses alongside 34.0% other dwellings such as apartments, townhouses, and alternate housing types, which closely resembles the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated locally, encompassing 33.9% of properties compared to metropolitan benchmarks, while the balance of homes are occupied under a mortgage (37.6%) or rented (28.6%). Median housing commitments exceed metropolitan standards, with local mortgage holders paying $2,400 monthly versus the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, and tenants paying $425 weekly compared to $390 across the metropolis.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments significantly outstrip the Australian norm of $1,863, just as typical weekly rents surpass the national level 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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The domestic environment is predominantly comprised of family units, which make up 69.6% of all households. This group includes couples with children (36.4%), childless couples (21.1%), and single parent families (10.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 30.4%, consisting of lone person households at 25.6% and group households at 5.0%. Across all homes, the typical household size stands at 2.6 people, matching the figure seen across 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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Levels of higher education in Box Hill South are exceptional, with 49.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, substantially exceeding the 30.4% national rate and 33.4% across VIC. This tertiary foundation positions the local community well for professional and analytical industries. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Technical and vocational credentials account for 21.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.5%). A significant segment of the population is engaged in study, with 33.6% of residents participating in formal learning programs.
This cohort is distributed across tertiary education (9.3%), primary education (9.1%), and secondary education (8.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Box Hill South reaches 52 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 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 passenger transit reveals 52 active transport stops within Box Hill South, consisting of bus services. A total of 16 individual routes operate across these access points, generating 5,597 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with residents located an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, most workers travel to employment outside the neighbourhood, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 78% of commuters, alongside 10% utilizing the train and 6% travelling by bus. Households hold an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.
In addition, 40.0% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting prevailing pandemic conditions. Public transport services run at an average rate of 799 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 107 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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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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Measures of community health across Box Hill South indicate highly favourable outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality trends, with younger residents displaying minimal incidence of widespread health issues. Private health insurance participation is solid, covering roughly 54% of the population (~4,497 people), compared to 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health concerns in the community, diagnosed in 6.6% and 6.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.7% of the populace reported having no diagnosed long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%.
The demographic profile includes 1,200 people aged 65 and over, constituting 14.4% of all residents. Overall health metrics for this senior demographic remain above average, though their relative standing nationally is slightly lower than that of the broader 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Box Hill South, where 41.4% of residents were born abroad and 39.6% communicate in languages other than English within their households. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, practiced by 39.5% of the local population. In addition, Buddhism shows clear overrepresentation locally, comprising 5.1% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Examining community lineage through parental countries of birth reveals Chinese ancestry as the most widespread background in Box Hill South at 20.1%, notably higher than the regional average of 6.5%. English ancestry follows at 20.0%, alongside Australian heritage at 17.4%.
Specific demographic differences are also visible among smaller communities, including Korean residents at 0.8% (versus 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan background at 0.7% (compared to 0.8%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (against 0.3% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Box Hill South is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.3% 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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Age structures in Box Hill South align closely with Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum variation of 1.3 percentage points across standard age categories. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census, which compares to 37 across Greater Melbourne at the time of the Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age range, expanding from 27.2% to an estimated 31.1% of the community. Looking toward 2041, individuals aged 45 - 64 will drive the bulk of local growth, increasing by 877 residents (45%) to total 2,844.
On a percentage basis, the fastest expansion will occur within the 65+ age bracket, projected to surge by 61% to reach 1,935 residents.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,491 at the 2021 Census → 8,334 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20316). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.