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Brooklyn (Vic.) has an estimated 2,307 residents, up from 1,979 at the 2021 Census — a change of 328 people, or 16.6%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 136 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 421 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 ABS demographic data and updated residential addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Brooklyn (Vic.) has a population of approximately 2,307 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 328 people (16.6%) from the 1,979 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The projection originates from an estimated resident count of 2,271 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 136 validated new addresses post-Census. The suburb of Brooklyn (Vic.) has a population density of 421 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and possibilities for future housing expansion.
The growth rate of 16.6% in the suburb of Brooklyn (Vic.) since the 2021 census outpaced the Victorian average of 9.3% and the national benchmark, placing the area among the leading growth zones. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 73.0% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 projections are unavailable, figures are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government LGA projections, downscaled using a weighted aggregation method to the SA2 scale. Age-specific growth distributions from these models are also applied to project trends between 2032 and 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of Brooklyn (Vic.) is expected to experience significant expansion, ranking in the top quartile of assessed areas with a projected increase of 640 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 26.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
219 new dwellings have been approved in Brooklyn (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 38, 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that Brooklyn averages about 43 annual residential approvals. Over the last 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25219 homes were approved, with an additional 35 recorded so far in FY-26. Given that local population growth averaged only 1 new resident per new home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the residential supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with many options and enabling growth capacity beyond current estimates. These new homes have an average construction cost of $384,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $52.3 million in the current financial year, pointing to significant commercial investment locally. Recent residential construction consists of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This focus on higher-density housing provides entry-level price points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a major departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 53.0% detached houses, demonstrating a scarcity of raw development sites and reflecting changing buyer tastes and a demand for more diverse, affordable properties. There are approximately 54 residents per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Demographic projections indicate that Brooklyn will add 604 new residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction continues, the incoming residential supply will easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting demographic expansion above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brooklyn (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Brooklyn (Vic.), worth an estimated $12 billion. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.6 billion. 24 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure developments, major construction works, and planning decisions are key drivers of local property market performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 projects that are expected to impact the local area. The most significant developments include The Fabric Altona North, Altona North Strategic Site, RBR Hub Industrial Estate, and the Green Streets Program.
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Stockland Haven
Boutique masterplanned townhome community by Stockland comprising 289 two, three and four bedroom homes designed by SJB Architects on a 6.3 hectare site. Located in Altona North, 11km from Melbourne CBD, with freehold titles and no body corporate fees. Anchored by a 4,000 sqm central park and pocket parks, with sustainability features including double glazing, rainwater capture and solar. As of mid-2026 the project is in its final stages of sale, with a mix of completed and under-construction homes remaining.
Bradmill Yarraville
Bradmill Yarraville is a $1.5 billion urban renewal project by Frasers Property Australia and Irongate Group transforming a historic 26-hectare former denim factory into a sustainable mixed-use neighborhood. The development will deliver approximately 1,500 homes alongside the Bradmill Quarter retail hub, the Arbory dining precinct, a 1.5-hectare Linear Park, and community resident amenities housed within adaptively reused heritage buildings.
West Gate Tunnel Project
A city-shaping infrastructure project delivered as a public-private partnership between the Victorian Government and Transurban. The project features 17km of new road including twin tunnels under Yarraville (2.8km inbound, 4km outbound), a massive widening of the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 lanes, and a second river crossing over the Maribyrnong River. It includes an elevated road above Footscray Road with a 2.5km 'veloway' and 14km of total new walking and cycling paths. The project officially opened to traffic on 14 December 2025, providing a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge and removing over 9,000 trucks daily from local residential streets.
Next Generation Trams
The Victorian Government is investing 1.85 billion AUD to deliver 100 accessible, low-floor Next Generation G Class trams and infrastructure upgrades, including the newly completed Maidstone Tram Depot. Designed by Alstom, the fleet of 25-metre-long vehicles will feature enhanced disability access, accommodating up to 150 passengers. The first test tram was delivered to Maidstone in September 2025, launching an extensive network testing and enabling works program across local routes before progressively rolling out to passengers.
The Fabric Altona North
The Fabric Altona North is a masterplanned sustainable community by Mirvac on an 11.4-hectare former industrial site, delivering over 550 townhomes and future mid-rise apartments. All homes achieve a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating, net-zero energy design with rooftop solar panels, and Livable Housing Australia Silver Certification. Features more than 3.15ha of public open space including Patchwork Park and The Lawn active park. Construction is ongoing in multiple stages with residents settled, and full completion expected by FY2029.
Altona North Strategic Site
The 67 hectare Altona North Strategic Site (Precinct 15) is transforming a former industrial area into a mixed-use urban renewal precinct. The master plan will deliver around 3,000 dwellings for approximately 7,000 residents, 8.9 hectares of open space, a community hub, local retail, and affordable housing. Construction is well advanced across multiple landholdings, with Mirvac's The Fabric progressing through staged delivery and Stockland's Haven continuing townhouse releases. The Lawn central park is open and additional parks, streets and community infrastructure continue to be delivered.
Stockland Haven
Boutique Stockland masterplanned townhome community in Altona North, approximately 11km from the Melbourne CBD. Haven comprises 289 freehold 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes designed by SJB Architects and built by Glenvill, arranged across 13 townhome styles including The Rupert, Flynn, Roxy and Rosa. The community is centred on a central park with playground and a network of pocket parks, with no body corporate fees. Sales are active with completed and move-in ready homes alongside off-the-plan releases, and townhomes are currently listed from AUD 849,000.
South Kingsville Place
A neighbourhood of sustainable, family-friendly townhomes designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke with landscaping by MDG Landscape Architects. Homes feature fossil-fuel-free services, double glazing, solar, EV-ready parking and community-focused streetscapes.
1,632 residents of Brooklyn (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,696. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 84.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,122, about 2.2 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Brooklyn is characterized by a highly educated labor force with a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 3.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.0% over the last year, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, there are 1,632 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the labor force participation rate of 84.2% is much higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 70.2%. Census data indicates that 30.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a high concentration of jobs in transport, postal & warehousing, with its share of employment reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented locally at 10.5% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. With 3.2 jobs available for every working resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, local employment grew by 5.0% and the labor force expanded by 5.2% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labor force by 2.3%, with its unemployment rate also rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future job demand in Brooklyn. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, but growth varies by sector. Extrapolating these industry-specific trends to the local workforce profile suggests employment in Brooklyn could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted distribution that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brooklyn (Vic.) is $1,958 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,064 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $81,551 a year against an average of $99,640. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in Brooklyn rank in the top national percentile, with a median income of $81,551 and an average of $99,640. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $89,396 for median income and $109,225 for average income. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings at the 84th percentile nationally with a figure of $1,064.
In terms of income distribution, the largest cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which includes 38.6% of residents (890 people), compared to 32.8% in the wider region. Housing costs account for 17.4% of income, yet high overall earnings keep disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brooklyn (Vic.) had 850 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 5% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,068 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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 latest Census, the housing mix in Brooklyn consisted of 53.3% separate houses and 46.6% other dwelling types, such as townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached properties. This differs from metropolitan Melbourne, where separate houses make up 67.9% of dwellings and other types account for 32.1%. Home ownership in Brooklyn was lower than the metropolitan average at 21.3%, with 38.0% of properties owned with a mortgage and 40.7% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,068 was higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $391, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Brooklyn are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brooklyn (Vic.) counted 850 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 991 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 62.6% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 21.9%, couples without children at 28.0%, and single-parent households at 9.8%. The remaining 37.4% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 32.5% and group households accounting for 5.0%. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.0% of adults in Brooklyn (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 24.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 69 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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University degrees are held by 34.0% of Brooklyn residents aged 15 and over, slightly exceeding the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 31.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, which include advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 20.1%. A total of 24.8% of the local population is enrolled in formal education. This includes 6.5% in primary school, 5.9% in higher education, and 4.2% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brooklyn (Vic.) reaches 27 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 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 1.2 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 infrastructure in Brooklyn includes 27 active bus stops. These stops serve 9 distinct bus routes, which support a total of 1,860 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with 87% of commuters traveling by car and 5% by train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per dwelling. Census data from 2021 indicates that 30.8% of residents worked from home, which may reflect the impact of public health restrictions at the time.
Transit services average 265 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 68 weekly services per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.7% of residents in Brooklyn (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.0% 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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According to AreaSearch indicators for mortality and chronic illness, Brooklyn experiences notable health challenges, with common medical issues present across the community, particularly among older residents. However, the rate of private health insurance is high, with approximately 66% of the population (1,523 people) holding coverage. This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 8.7% and 8.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.7% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, which is similar to the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 generally show positive health indicators. People aged 65 and over make up 8.1% of the population (186 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health indicators among local seniors present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.2% of Brooklyn (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 35.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.7%) and Australian (15.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Brooklyn has a diverse population, with 38.2% of residents born overseas and 35.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.2% of the population. Islam is also represented, accounting for 7.7% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. The most common ancestries among residents are English at 18.7%, Australian at 15.1%, and Other ancestries at 14.5%. There is also a distinct presence of other European ancestries, with Polish background at 1.4% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Maltese at 2.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brooklyn (Vic.) is 35, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 33.8% 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 35 in Brooklyn is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 represent 24.8% of the population, which is higher than the national average of 14.6%, while children aged 5 to 14 are less common at 6.3%. Since 2021, the median age has increased by 1.1 years, rising from 34 to 35. The population of 55 to 64 year olds grew from 9.9% to 16.5%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 15.3% to 20.0%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 29.1% to 24.8%, and the 75 to 84 cohort fell from 3.0% to 1.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest that the 55 to 64 age group will see the largest growth, increasing by 44% to add 167 residents and reach a total of 548.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brooklyn (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 | Feb 2026 6 months ago all 1 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 Feb 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 — 136 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,979 at the 2021 Census → 2,307 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 (SAL20352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.