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Brighton (Vic.) has an estimated 24,953 residents, up from 23,252 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,701 people, or 7.3%. 293 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,981 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region and fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Brighton (Vic.) has an estimated population of 24,953 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,701 people (7.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 23,252 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 24,869, which AreaSearch estimated using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, plus an extra 293 validated new addresses since the Census. This population size represents a density of 2,981 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 7.3% expansion rate of the suburb of Brighton (Vic.) since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 region (6.0%), representing one of the strongest growth rates locally. External migration was the primary driver of this growth, acting as almost the sole source of population increases in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA data, using weighted aggregation to scale LGA growth down to SA2 levels. Growth rates per age cohort from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic projections, the suburb of Brighton (Vic.) is anticipated to experience population growth slightly below the national median, with projections indicating an increase of 2,583 persons to 2041, representing a total gain of 10.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,147 new dwellings have been approved in Brighton (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 229 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 234 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 111, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated to local areas by AreaSearch, Brighton has recorded an average of roughly 229 residential approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 1,147 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26102 approvals have been registered. With an average of only 0.2 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, expanding choices for buyers and supporting population growth that could outpace current projections, with new homes showing an average value of $1,662,000, illustrating developer focus on high-end properties.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $51.0 million this financial year, showing strong commercial building momentum. Brighton displays building activity per person comparable to Greater Melbourne, keeping the market balanced in line with the surrounding metropolitan area. Recent residential approvals consist of 16.0% detached houses and 84.0% medium and high-density projects. This shift toward high-density residences offers more attainable entry price points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This is a notable shift from current housing configurations (currently 57.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and adapting to shifting lifestyle choices and housing costs. The area records approximately 213 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Long-term projections indicate Brighton will add 2,499 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at historical development trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, providing favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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Development applications around Brighton (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brighton (Vic.), worth an estimated $608 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.41 billion. 26 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely to influence the local area. Key projects include the Star of the Sea College Nano Nagle Centre, the 467 New Street Residential Development, Sandringham, Werribee and Williamstown Cross-City Service Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades, and the New Street Brighton Social Housing, with details on the most significant ones provided below.
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Star of the Sea College Nano Nagle Centre
Construction of the Nano Nagle Centre as the next stage of the Star of the Sea College Master Plan. The redevelopment replaces Sebastian Hall with a modern multi-level education and community facility including two full-sized basketball courts, 900 retractable seats, flexible learning spaces, student social areas and future stages incorporating a new library and cafe. Construction commenced in 2025 with Stage 1 progressing and targeted for completion by the end of 2026.
St Leonards College Expansion
Expansion of St Leonards College through the adaptive reuse of adjacent properties as an Education Centre, providing additional administration and classroom facilities within existing buildings together with new staff car and bicycle parking. The ministerial planning permit was approved in March 2024 and subsequent permit amendments were approved in February and April 2026 to refine campus works including a gatehouse, pool reception improvements, bicycle facilities and flood-related design changes.
467 New Street Residential Development
A permit-approved luxury residential development featuring 10 townhouses designed by renowned Cera Stribley Architects on a 1,629sqm landholding. The site includes existing apartments providing holding income and offers high-profile frontage of over 32 metres to New Street. Located in Brighton's sought-after retail and lifestyle precinct, moments from Elsternwick Park and Elwood Beach.
New Street Brighton Social Housing
Big Housing Build redevelopment completed in early 2024, replacing 127 older social homes with 291 modern, energy-efficient residences (151 social, 132 market rental, and 8 Specialist Disability Accommodation homes). Delivered under a 40-year Ground Lease Model in partnership with Building Communities (Vic) Limited and managed by Community Housing Limited, featuring a 2,000 sqm central park, community pavilion, cafe, and garden plots.
Esplanade Brighton
Lowe Living has acquired the iconic former Brighton Savoy Hotel site to develop into 14 ultra-luxury apartments with uninterrupted Port Phillip Bay views, featuring a full-floor wellness amenity level in partnership with Aurora Spa and Bathhouse, designed by Kennon Architects. The project aims to redefine luxury coastal living in one of Melbourne's most prestigious locations.
Sole by mckimm
Exclusive collection of 12 luxury apartments in Brighton designed to set a new standard for Bayside living. Named after the Italian word for 'sun', Sole celebrates creativity and natural light with thoughtfully crafted spaces featuring neutral palettes, natural stones, and complementing timbers. The development offers gourmet kitchens with VZug appliances, integrated gas fireplaces, zoned Daikin heating/cooling, keyless entry, and secure basement parking for two cars per apartment.
Maritima Brighton
A masterplanned community comprising 83 two- and three-bedroom homes on the former Xavier College site, including subdivision of the 3.3ha land into 13 lots, construction of dwellings, restoration of the heritage house and gardens, and associated works.
Milli Brighton East
Contemporary village of 28 exclusive townhomes in Brighton East designed by Cera Stribley Architects and DM Property. Features 3 and 4-bedroom residences with open-plan living, inspired by natural rhythms and textures of the bay. Development includes established trees, parklands, and leafy streetscapes with proximity to Brighton Beach.
12,943 residents of Brighton (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 13,362. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Brighton has an exceptionally qualified labor force with high representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and steady employment levels over the last year according to AreaSearch data compiled for the local statistical area. In March 2026, there are 12,943 working residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.6% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while workforce participation is notably lower (62.0% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate a high 50.7% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in the context of pandemic lockdown conditions.
The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce has a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with employment shares 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 6.9% of workers, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne share of 9.7%. While there are local jobs available, the ratio of Census working population to local residents suggests many workers travel outside the area for employment. Based on SALM and ABS data analyzed by AreaSearch across statistical areas, the labor force shrank by 0.3% and total employment fell by 0.2% over the 12 months to March 2026, while the unemployment level was virtually unchanged. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide an indication of future demand in Brighton. These five and ten-year projections are compared to the local workforce mix to estimate growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variation across industries. Applying these industry forecasts to Brighton's specific workforce suggests local employment will rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (this represents a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brighton (Vic.) is $2,710 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,259 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,238 a year against an average of $167,699. The average runs 129% 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 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in Brighton rank within the top percentile across Australia. Taxpayers in Brighton have a median income of $73,238 and an average income of $167,699, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $80,283 (median) and $183,832 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Brighton in the 93rd to 94th national percentiles.
Earnings distribution figures show the $4000+ weekly bracket represents 37.6% of the population (9,382 individuals), contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 32.8%. A total of 46.9% earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to high wealth that supports local business activity. Housing costs consume 14.0% of income, while high earnings place residents in the 94th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brighton (Vic.) had 8,981 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 20% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling composition in Brighton at the time of the latest Census was 57.2% separate houses and 42.8% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Melbourne metro where separate houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. Home ownership rates in Brighton were significantly higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at 46.5%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (29.0%) or rented (24.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,467 was much higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $600 compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Locally, mortgage repayments are considerably above the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brighton (Vic.) counted 8,981 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,638 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 70.4%, consisting of couples with children (32.4%), couples without children (28.8%), and single parents (8.6%). Non-family households represent 29.6% of the total, with single person households at 27.8% and group living situations at 1.8%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.6% of adults in Brighton (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 34.2% with a bachelor degree and 13.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 5,515 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,151 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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Education levels in Brighton are significantly higher than broader averages, with 52.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in VIC. This educational pattern positions the local population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 19.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (8.6%). A high share of the population is engaged in study, with 28.9% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 9.0% in secondary school, 8.6% in primary school, and 7.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brighton (Vic.) reaches 123 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Public transport analysis shows 123 active stops within Brighton, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops support 18 routes, providing 5,454 weekly journeys. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 182 meters from their nearest stop. Because Brighton is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main travel mode at 80%, followed by trains at 9% and walking at 6%. Car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per household. A high 50.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be related to pandemic travel restrictions.
Service frequency averages 779 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 44 weekly trips per stop. The map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Brighton (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 92.6% 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 data reveals excellent outcomes in Brighton, based on AreaSearch assessments of death rates and chronic illness showing very low rates of health problems across all age groups, while private health insurance coverage is extremely high at roughly 93% of the population (23,098 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions reported by residents were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 6.4% of the population, respectively, while 72.2% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.2% of the population (6,787 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. Senior health metrics are very strong, showing national rankings that align with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Brighton (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 16.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Brighton has higher levels of cultural diversity than most suburban areas, with 16.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 28.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 49.4% of the community. Judaism is notably overrepresented, accounting for 3.8% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestry details indicate the three largest groups in Brighton are English at 27.3% of the population (which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 20.1%, and Irish at 10.1%. There are also distinct variations for other groups, with Polish ancestry overrepresented at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brighton (Vic.) is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.5% 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 in Brighton is 48 years, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and older than the national median of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (10.6%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (7.6%) than in Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 group has increased from 11.7% to 13.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 8.4% to 10.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 group fell from 15.1% to 13.0%, and the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.6% to 10.5%.
Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 85+ cohort showing the fastest growth at 89%, adding 982 residents to reach 2,080. Residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 78% of total growth, highlighting the aging trend, while declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brighton (Vic.)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 293 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,252 at the 2021 Census → 24,953 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 (SAL20337). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.