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Bright (Vic.) has an estimated 2,620 residents. Density is about 20 people per 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 ABS population releases for the wider region and address registries validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bright (Vic.) has an estimated population of 2,620 as of May 2026. This represents a variation of no new residents (0.0%) since the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 2,620 people. This change is calculated from a resident population of 2,619, which AreaSearch estimated based on the ABS June 2025 ERP data release along with an extra 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 19.9 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space for each resident.
The growth rate of 0.0% since the census puts the suburb of Bright (Vic.) within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.4%), which represents competitive growth dynamics. Demographic growth in this locality was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 89.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch uses the Regional/LGA forecasts released by the VIC State Government in 2023, adjusted by applying a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across age groups from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these projected demographic changes, a population rise slightly below the median of regional parts of Australia is anticipated, with the suburb of Bright (Vic.) expected to grow by 114 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing an increase of 4.3% in total over the 16 years.
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62 new dwellings have been approved in Bright (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from statistical geographic data, Bright has registered an average of approximately 12 new home approvals annually, with an estimated 62 residences approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 7 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.9 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of supply is matching or exceeding demand, which gives buyers more options and supports the potential for population growth to exceed forecasts, while new dwellings are being constructed at an average estimated cost of $963,000, showing that developers are focusing on high-end properties in the premium sector.
Furthermore, $1.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, which highlights the residential character of the locality. Relative to Rest of Vic., Bright displays roughly 69% of the building activity per capita, ranking in the 39th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation, which implies narrower options for purchasers and supports demand for established homes. Recent building approvals consist of 91.0% freestanding houses and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and emphasizes family residences that attract people looking for space. The estimated ratio of 437 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low-activity construction setting. Demographic predictions show Bright will add 113 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under ongoing building trends, the residential supply should sufficiently satisfy demand, producing positive conditions for purchasers and potentially permitting expansion that outpaces the current predictions.
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Development applications around Bright (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bright (Vic.). A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.49 billion. 12 are already under construction and 19 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 elements impact local performance as much as adjustments to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. A total of 4 projects have been flagged by AreaSearch as likely to affect the locality. Primary projects include the Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy 2024, Bright Valley, Porepunkah Roadworks and Rail Trail Reconstruction, and The Great Valley Trail, with the subsequent list detailing the projects of greatest relevance.
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Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy 2024
A crucial plan adopted by the Alpine Shire Council outlining the shire's growth and development until 2041 and beyond. It aims to accommodate a projected population increase of approximately 2,734 people and the need for 2,167 new homes across the Shire. Growth will be concentrated in Bright, Mount Beauty-Tawonga South, Myrtleford, and Porepunkah, with a focus on environmental considerations. The strategy will be reviewed every five years.
Bright Valley
Bright Valley is a new masterplanned community offering two, three, four, and five-bedroom residences designed in a modern alpine style. The homes are built to coexist effortlessly with their stunning natural surroundings. Located in close proximity to the picturesque town of Bright and the Alpine National Park, it features established gardens, landscaped streetscapes, pedestrian pathways, open spaces, cycling trails, lookouts, playgrounds, and an overall focus on connecting with nature. This multi-stage residential development is built on a 40ha former tobacco farm, comprising 300 lots for up to 350 homes.Homes are designed with a minimum 7-star energy rating, including double-glazed windows, solar panels, and EV provisioning.
Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail
A 31km sealed rail trail connecting the historic towns of Beechworth and Yackandandah through scenic rural landscapes, including multiple sections with signage, wayfinding, and traffic management features to promote cycling tourism and community access. Construction was completed in April 2024 and it forms part of the broader Murray to Mountains Rail Trail network.
Beechworth Railway Precinct Revitalisation (Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements)
Revitalisation of the historic railway precinct as an inclusive civic space and major visitor amenity, forming part of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project. The revitalised precinct features two new pavilions, a BBQ and picnic area, water play, a flying fox, new seating and lighting, and public toilets. The play space, designed by Ben Gilbert of Agency of Sculpture, is nature-based and complements the area's history. The overall project was a collaboration between Indigo Shire Council and Tourism North East.
Alma Place Sustainable Subdivision
A seven-lot environmentally sustainable subdivision at 24 Alma Road, Beechworth, and Indigo Shire's first project developed under the Sustainable Subdivisions Framework (SSF). Development Plan was approved in December 2022 and the subdivision permit granted in March 2023. The 1.13 hectare site features lots optimised for solar orientation, retention of 30-40% of existing native vegetation, a community park with communal wicking beds within the cul-de-sac, and an integrated stormwater management system including rain gardens, swale drainage and a retarding basin.Design Guidelines registered on title mandate solar PV, battery storage, EV charging capacity and 10,000 litre water tanks. The existing dwelling on site is retained as one of the seven lots. Titling is complete and lots (945m2 to 1,103m2) have been progressively sold since 2023, with several still on the market as of early 2026.
Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex
Regionally significant state-of-the-art sports and recreation facility in Wodonga, featuring two National Premier League standard turf football fields with lighting and pavilions, a full-sized Australian Rules football and cricket oval, two full-sized netball courts, shared pavilions with change rooms, umpires rooms, first aid, canteen, spectator seating, car parks, and shared pathways to serve the growing population.
Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan
The Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan is the approved planning framework for about 1062 hectares within Wodonga's south-east growth area. The precinct is planned to deliver up to 6037 dwellings for about 15395 residents, with a future town centre, schools, local jobs, open space, conservation areas, drainage, transport and community infrastructure. The PSP was gazetted in April 2019 and remains the statutory framework for development. Implementation is progressing through subdivision and enabling infrastructure, including North East Water's Leneva Valley gravity sewers, which are in detailed design in 2026 with construction programmed from November 2026 to April 2028, and Middle Creek and Baranduda sewer pump station upgrades due for completion in May 2026.
Baranduda Energy Reserve (BESS)
A 400 MW / 1,800 MWh Battery Energy Storage System on a 17-hectare industrial site in Baranduda, around 10 kilometres south-east of Wodonga. The facility will sit directly adjacent to the AusNet Wodonga Terminal Station and connect to the 330 kV transmission network, comprising 496 battery containers, a control building and substation. Once operational it is expected to provide more than four hours of storage duration, supporting grid stability, integrating rooftop solar generation, and helping to manage peak demand across north east Victoria and southern New South Wales.The Victorian Minister for Planning granted a planning permit through the Development Facilitation Program, with construction expected to take around 18 months and create approximately 300 construction jobs and 12 ongoing operational roles.
1,359 residents of Bright (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,388. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,135, about 81% 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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Bright has a well-educated labor force, with a strong representation in the tourism and hospitality fields, and an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, based on AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,359 local residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 1.6% below the 3.7% rate of Regional Vic., while participation in the workforce is generally equivalent to the 61.1% seen in Regional Vic. Based on responses to the Census, a moderate share of 24.3% of workers worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.
Employment for residents is mainly concentrated in accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The locality exhibits a strong vocational specialization in accommodation & food, where the share of employment is 3.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing only 9.8% of the local workforce compared to 16.8% in Regional Vic. The community seems to provide limited job openings locally, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch investigations of SALM and ABS statistics, compiled from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the size of the labor force fell by 2.4% while employment dropped by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment decreased by 0.1%, the labor force shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia can provide extra clarity on future labor demand within Bright. These projections, spanning five and ten-year timeframes, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Bright suggests that local employment should expand by 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population predictions).
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Median household income in Bright (Vic.) is $1,352 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $774 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,265 a year against an average of $58,423. 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 most recent ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level in Bright is below the national average. The median income of taxpayers in the suburb is $45,265 and the average income is $58,423, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 respectively in Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at approximately $49,619 for the median and $64,043 for the average as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, individual income ranks in the 43rd percentile ($774 weekly), while household income ranks in the 24th percentile.
In terms of income brackets, the $800 - 1,499 range is the most common, accounting for 29.6% of residents (775 people), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest regionally at 30.3%. Even though housing expenses are modest with 86.9% of income retained, overall disposable income ranks only in the 28th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bright (Vic.) had 1,050 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,638 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Bright, as measured in the latest Census, was made up of 86.2% houses and 13.8% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options in Regional Vic. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Bright was much higher than the Regional Vic. average of 48.1%, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (27.9%) or rented (24.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Vic.
median at $1,638, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Bright are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bright (Vic.) counted 1,050 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 66.1%, consisting of 21.3% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 8.2% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.9%, with single-person households representing 30.8% and group households making up 3.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Bright (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 25.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 514 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,054 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, as university graduation rates (29.5% of residents aged 15+) exceed the SA4 regional average of 19.8% and the SA3 average of 21.1%, demonstrating a strong emphasis on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (25.3%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 28.5% of the population currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 10.9% in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bright (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 1 active transit stop operating in Bright. This stop is served by 1 separate route, which provides a total of 36 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 974 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential locality, most workers commute out of the area, with cars remaining the main mode of travel at 77%, followed by 17% who walk and 4% who cycle. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.4. Additionally, 24.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency averages 5 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 36 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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67.7% of residents in Bright (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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An evaluation of health indicators displays strong outcomes across Bright, based on AreaSearch's review of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, showing a very low rate of common health issues across all age brackets, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~1,309 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are arthritis and asthma, which affect 9.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 67.7% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Residents under the age of 65 display better health outcomes than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 28.1% of the population (736 people), which is higher than the 23.9% share in Regional Vic. Health status among these older residents is especially strong, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bright (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bright exhibits below-average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.1% of the population, 82.5% of residents born in Australia, and 92.3% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 37.9% of the local population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the three most common heritages in Bright are English at 32.0% of the population, Australian at 27.8%, and Irish at 9.3%. There are also notable differences in the proportions of other ancestral groups: Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.3% in Bright (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch is at 1.7% (compared to 1.7%), and German is at 4.5% (compared to 3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bright (Vic.) is 48, older than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.4% 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 48 years in Bright is older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and significantly higher than the Australian median of 38. The age structure reveals that 75 - 84 year-olds are highly represented (10.8%), whereas the 5 - 14 group is relatively small (9.5%) compared to Regional Vic. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 8.8% to 11.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 9.6% to 10.8%. At the same time, the 55 to 64 group has fallen from 14.4% to 12.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 9.5%.
Demographic models indicate that the age profile in Bright will undergo notable changes by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to rise by 76 people (26%) from 290 to 367, while population declines are expected for the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bright (Vic.)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,620 at the 2021 Census → 2,620 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 (SAL20336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.