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Broadford has an estimated 4,789 residents, up from 4,592 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 123 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 44 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 the analysis of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding district, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Broadford has an estimated population of approximately 4,789 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 197 residents (4.3%) from the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 4,592. The calculation is based on a resident population estimate of 4,761 computed by AreaSearch utilizing the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, alongside 123 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 43 persons per square kilometer, suggesting a spacious environment.
The 4.3% growth rate in the suburb of Broadford since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA4 region (2.9%), positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Net gains were mostly underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 52.0% of the population increase in recent times, though other components including overseas arrivals and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates population projections for each SA2 zone published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to scale growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age-specific growth trajectories from these aggregations are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future expectations indicate that the suburb of Broadford will experience rapid expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all non-metropolitan areas nationwide, with an anticipated increase of 3,251 residents up to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 67.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
237 new dwellings have been approved in Broadford over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That is 10.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from regional data, the suburb of Broadford has averaged approximately 47 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling roughly 237 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 46 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.9 new residents added per year for each built home between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This gives purchasers additional options and supports population growth that may exceed current forecasts, with new dwellings showing an average construction cost of $381,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—reflecting a preference for higher quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $14.0 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to ongoing commercial investment. Relative to the Rest of Vic. average, the suburb of Broadford demonstrates a higher rate of new home approvals, standing at 22.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which preserves buyer options while anchoring local property values, even though construction momentum has moderated recently. Recent residential building consists of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the community with a preference for family-oriented residences. The area averages approximately 232 people for every home approved, highlighting a low-density residential market. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Broadford will add 3,223 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify buyer competition and bolster price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Broadford
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broadford, worth an estimated $14 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.8 billion. 23 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning policies play a vital role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Among these key initiatives are the Harley Hammond Reserve Netball Courts and Lighting Upgrade and Play Space Project, the Broadford Secondary College STEM Centre Upgrade, the Broadford Community Health Centre Redevelopment, and the Activation of Broadford Parks and Play Spaces, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Harley Hammond Reserve Netball Courts and Lighting Upgrade and Play Space Project
Upgrade of Harley Hammond Reserve delivering two competition-compliant netball courts with LED lighting, new fencing and a new community play space. The project was funded through the Australian Government Play Our Way Program with a contribution from Mitchell Shire Council. Construction concluded in May 2026 and the facilities are now open for community use.
Broadford Secondary College STEM Centre Upgrade
Planning is underway for a double-storey building upgrade including a new STEM centre at Broadford Secondary College, a government secondary school serving around 800 students in years 7-12 in Victoria's Mitchell Shire. The planning phase, which began in Q2 2025, will get the project designed and construction-ready, with the Victorian School Building Authority confirming that construction itself remains subject to future funding. The school shared in a $10 million state government allocation across the 2025-26 State Budget, split between 20 Victorian schools for planning and design of future upgrades.This planning project is separate from the school's Modular Classrooms Program works (2 double-storey and 2 single-storey classroom buildings plus toilet blocks), which are separately funded and due for completion by Q1 2027.
Broadford Community Health Centre Redevelopment
The 3.7 million dollar redevelopment of Nexus Primary Health's Broadford Community Health Centre was completed in August 2020. The project significantly expanded the facility to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Broadford community in Mitchell Shire. The redevelopment increased consulting spaces from seven to 23, including purpose-built general practice treatment rooms, multi-use consulting rooms, and larger paediatric consulting spaces for allied health and counselling services. The facility now features wheelchair accessible security doors, additional toilets, a large multipurpose activity and meeting room, energy efficient climate control, and 20 additional contemporary office workstations.The project was funded through the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and delivered by Nexus Primary Health in partnership with Interite as builder and architect.
Activation of Broadford Parks and Play Spaces
A three-site community recreation project that delivered upgraded play spaces and outdoor fitness equipment across Broadford. The project included a renewed playground at Memorial Park featuring climbing challenges, multi-level platforms, slides, and swings with shade sail and seating; a nature play space at Wattle Street Reserve with multipurpose play structures, cantilever swing, and nature play elements; and an outdoor fitness equipment pod at Donaldson Drive Reserve with inclusive equipment for all life stages. Funded through the Victorian Government's Growing Suburbs Fund with a total investment of $720,000.
Kilmore Village Shopping Centre
Kilmore Village is a neighbourhood shopping centre comprising a 3,600sqm Woolworths supermarket, 200sqm BWS liquor store, Direct Chemist Outlet pharmacy, and 12 specialty stores including Anna Nails, Zen Home, Smokemart, Tatts Newsagency, Uncle Jak's, Casual Cuts, Juicy Fruits, Mrs Pho House, Smokin Joe's Pizza & Grill, and others. It provides a vibrant mix of food & beverage, everyday convenience, health & beauty, and specialty services, serving as a community hub in the growing region of Kilmore.
Broadstead Kilmore
Broadstead is a masterplanned community on a 60 hectare site in South East Kilmore, delivering 535 residential lots of above-average size. The masterplan includes 11 hectares of parks and open space, a community hub, a primary school, sports ovals, and a bus line. Construction commenced in mid 2024 with civil works by Winslow Constructors, including more than 100 million AUD in infrastructure upgrades such as extensions to Tootle Street and McIvors Road, sewer and drainage works, and shared cycling and walking paths.Land and house and land packages are now selling in staged releases.
Montana Kilmore
Montana Kilmore is a premium residential master-planned estate in Kilmore, Victoria, offering 450 larger-than-average land allotments. It provides modern country living featuring tree-lined reserves, pocket parks, proximity to a proposed school site, and convenient access to local transport, shopping, and employment hubs within an hour of Melbourne.
Wallan East Precinct Structure Plan (Part 1)
The Wallan East (Part 1) Precinct Structure Plan is a strategic framework for greenfield development aimed at transforming agricultural land into a serviced urban community. Part of the Victorian Government's 10-year plan for Melbourne's greenfields, it is categorized as a Horizon 2 project. The plan focuses on providing a sustainable supply of land for approximately 5,000 new homes and associated local employment, integrating open space networks, and ensuring infrastructure delivery keeps pace with development. Current activity involves completing strategic land use assessments and infrastructure contribution planning to resolve funding strategies.
2,333 residents of Broadford are employed, from a labour force of 2,427. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 62.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,150, about 87% 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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The suburb of Broadford supports a diverse workforce that spans professional and manual occupations, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, according to aggregated regional statistics from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 2,333 residents are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.2% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and labor force participation matching the Regional Vic. rate of 61.1%. According to the Census, a modest 14.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects the impact of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are building and construction, healthcare and social assistance, and manufacturing. The suburb of Broadford is highly specialized in construction, which employs workers at a rate 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, farming, forestry, and fishing accounts for only 1.6% of employment, which is below the 7.5% average for Regional Vic. The relationship between the Census working population and resident worker counts suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the recent 12-month period saw a contraction of 2.8% in the labor force and a 3.0% decline in employment, which led to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with its unemployment rate dropping by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 released by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential worker demand in the suburb of Broadford. These five and ten-year forecasts have been adjusted to the local occupational structure to model expansion patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the suburb of Broadford could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a basic extrapolation and does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broadford is $1,519 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $712 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,934 a year against an average of $62,977. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Broadford recorded a median taxpayer income of $50,934, with an average taxpayer income of $62,977. These figures are below the national average and compare to Regional Vic. levels of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated to be approximately $55,834 for the median and $69,035 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Broadford are modest, falling between the 30th and 36th percentiles.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 35.8% of residents (1,714 people), which is similar to the wider region where 30.3% fall into this range. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 85.0% of earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broadford had 1,773 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $314 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,507 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, residential housing in the suburb of Broadford was composed of 95.6% standalone houses and 4.4% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership in the suburb of Broadford stood at 32.8%, trailing the Regional Vic. average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (48.2%) or tenants (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average at $1,507, while median weekly rent was $314, compared to Regional Vic.
figures of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Broadford are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadford counted 1,773 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 69.6%, which includes 28.3% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent households. The remaining 30.4% are non-family households, consisting of lone person households at 28.4% and group living situations at 2.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.9% of adults in Broadford hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,147 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 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 local population presents lower rates of higher education, with university qualification rates at 12.9%, which is well below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational development. Among those with university degrees, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 31.4%. A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 10.9% in primary schooling, 7.0% in secondary education, and 2.9% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Broadford means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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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An evaluation of public transport options shows 2 active transit stops in the suburb of Broadford, which are train stations. These stops are served by 4 distinct routes, providing a total of 203 passenger services per week. Overall transport accessibility is considered low, with residents living an average of 1000 meters away from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Broadford, the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars, exceeding the regional benchmark.
Approximately 14.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures. Service frequency averages 29 runs daily across the network, which translates to roughly 101 departures per week at each individual stop.
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63.6% of residents in Broadford report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 indicators point to challenges in the suburb of Broadford, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, with common medical conditions visible in both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 2,478 residents. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical issues, affecting 10.2 and 10.1% of residents respectively, while 63.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. The working-age demographic shows elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.4% of the population (833 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health outcomes for local seniors are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Broadford is largely Australian-born, at 91.1% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.3%) and English (31.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Broadford exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 91.1% of the population born in Australia, 92.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 43.1% of residents. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% share recorded across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest ancestries identified in the suburb of Broadford are Australian at 32.3%, English at 31.1%, and Irish at 9.1%. Some other European backgrounds show notable differences from regional averages, with Maltese origins overrepresented at 1.2% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Dutch at 1.6% (compared to 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadford is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Broadford is 39 years, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and close to the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., the suburb of Broadford has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (14.3%) and a smaller share of seniors aged 65 - 74 (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.6% to 12.4%, and the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 12.4% to 14.0%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.3% to 10.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, projections suggest significant demographic shifts in the local age structure, led by the 25 to 34 age group which is expected to expand by 91% (an increase of 625 people) to reach 1,310 residents, up from 684.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broadford
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 4 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 — 123 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,592 at the 2021 Census → 4,789 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 (SAL20345). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.