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Brown Hill (Vic.) has an estimated 4,639 residents, up from 4,489 at the 2021 Census — a change of 150 people, or 3.3%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 145 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 626 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 estimates for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Brown Hill (Vic.) has a population of approximately 4,639 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 150 people (3.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,489 individuals. This adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 4,630, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with an additional 145 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 626 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial space and indicating opportunities for future expansion.
Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Brown Hill (Vic.) has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 2.8%, which is faster than the broader SA3 area. The population expansion in this locality was mostly fueled by arrivals from abroad, accounting for roughly 83.0% of the total population gains in recent times, though all other components including interstate moves and natural increase also registered positive gains. AreaSearch applies the population projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 projections are missing, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, which are adjusted by weighting and aggregating population growth from LGA down to SA2 levels. Growth rates for specific age brackets from these aggregations are also utilized for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, a major population expansion is expected, placing this region in the highest quartile among national non-metropolitan zones, with the suburb of Brown Hill (Vic.) projected to gain 1,412 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 30.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
182 new dwellings have been approved in Brown Hill (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 62, running ahead of 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 compiled by AreaSearch for local areas, Brown Hill averages approximately 36 dwelling approvals each year, which translates to an estimated 182 residences over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 57 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.6 new residents per year per finished home recorded over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the balance between supply and demand is steady, maintaining balanced market conditions, with new homes registering an average valuation of $540,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market with premium offerings.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.1 million this financial year, which points to a mostly residential emphasis. Relative to the Rest of Vic., building approvals per capita in Brown Hill sit at around 69% of the regional average, which places it at the 69th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country. Residential construction is split between 90.0% standalone houses and 10.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, which maintains the low-density feel of the neighborhood and appeals to buyers looking for larger blocks. Reflecting its spacious layout, the area averages about 196 people for every approved residential building permit. Looking forward, the population is projected to increase by 1,403 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. The pace of construction is staying in step with these demographic shifts, though prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as the number of residents grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brown Hill (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brown Hill (Vic.), worth an estimated $23 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.33 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 updates, planning decisions, and major works projects are major drivers of regional performance. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on this area. Key developments include the Equinox Ballarat Lifestyle Village Expansion, Vista Estate, Brown Hill, Apple Tree Hill Estate, and The Meadows on Eureka Estate, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Vista Estate, Brown Hill
A 95-lot masterplanned residential land estate in Brown Hill near Ballarat featuring spacious allotments ranging from 800 to 1,476 sqm. Located in close proximity to Kirks Reservoir, Gong Gong Reservoir, and the Western Freeway.
Equinox Ballarat Lifestyle Village Expansion
Over-55s land lease community in Brown Hill. Stage 2 (61 homes) is complete and occupied; Stage 3 new homes are being released and delivered. The expansion across Stages 2 and 3 totals about 97 sites, with village amenities including community room, pools and BBQ areas.
Brown Hill Estate (Boutique 17-Lot Masterplanned)
Boutique 17-lot masterplanned residential estate in Brown Hill, about 5 km east of Ballarat CBD. Phase One proposes 8 residential lots plus 1 super lot, with a future subdivision for 9 additional lots. The developer notes site acquisition in 2023 and is seeking enquiries while progressing planning.
Brown Hill Recreation Reserve Masterplan and Stage 1 Splash Park
City of Ballarat-led renewal of Brown Hill Recreation Reserve guided by a master plan. Stage 1 delivers a gold mining-themed splash park precinct on the former outdoor pool site, featuring interactive water jets, tipping buckets and ground sprays. Opened December 2025, co-funded by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian State Government. Further reserve upgrades including public toilets, half-court basketball, grassed areas, shade and seating are planned for future stages.
116 Daylesford Road - 16 Lot Titled Estate
Titled and serviced residential subdivision comprising 16 contiguous lots (approx 300-386 sqm each) fronting a new internal court off Daylesford Road. Site sold as a single parcel in 2023 under mortgagee instructions; no vertical construction commenced.
Windsor Capital 16-Dwelling Brown Hill Development
Completed 16-dwelling residential subdivision in Brown Hill, 6.7 km from Ballarat CBD. Delivered by Windsor Capital as a titled, serviced site within an established family suburb.
Holmans Rise Estate, Brown Hill
Small boutique subdivision offering titled residential lots in an established part of Brown Hill with convenient access to the Western Freeway and Ballarat CBD.
Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks
A community-led waterways restoration project funded by a Victorian Government Green Links Program grant of $701,000. Led by the Bunanyung Landscape Alliance in partnership with the Yarrowee-Leigh Catchment Group, the project restores 13 sites along Ballarat waterways spanning 80.5 hectares and 9.8 kilometres of the Yarrowee River, Specimen Vale Creek, Canadian Creek and connecting tributaries. Works involve extensive weed control, replanting 39,500 indigenous plants, and creating habitat for threatened species including the Growling Grass Frog, brush-tailed phascogale and platypus.Delivery is led by five local Landcare and Friends groups, with 66 scheduled planting days in 2025 alone. The project also integrates community planting events, Traditional Owner cultural knowledge, and ecological plant selection guided by Ballarat ecologist Tim D'Ombrain's native plant community mapping system. Target completion is 2026.
2,521 residents of Brown Hill (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 2,589. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,462, about 75% 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 local community is characterized by a skilled labor force with a strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and relatively steady job numbers over the prior year, based on regional statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, the employed population numbered 2,521 individuals, while the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and the labor participation rate was exceptionally high at 70.4% compared to the regional figure of 61.1%. According to the Census, a moderate share of 17.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The local workforce is particularly concentrated in construction, where its share of employment is 1.4 times that of the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing industries have a minimal role, employing 1.0% of workers compared to 7.5% across the region. This primarily residential community has limited local employment options, as shown by the difference between the Census counts of local jobs and resident workers. According to SALM and ABS data analyzed by AreaSearch and aggregated from wider statistical districts, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.4% and the labor force grow by 1.0%, which led to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the local unemployment rate. By contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. National job projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends. These projections, looking out five and ten years, have been mapped against local employment structures to project potential trends. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different fields. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local workforce suggests employment could rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brown Hill (Vic.) is $1,757 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $875 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,351 a year against an average of $78,776. 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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Personal earnings in the area are significantly higher than the national average, according to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayers in the locality earn a median income of $61,351 and an average income of $78,776, compared to Regional Vic. levels of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $67,253 for the median and $86,354 for the average as of March 2026. Census results place local household, family, and personal incomes near the 56th percentile nationwide.
Distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 36.0% of the population (1,670 individuals), which is similar to the wider region where 30.3% fall into this range. Once housing costs are met, 86.3% of income remains available for other household needs, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brown Hill (Vic.) had 1,730 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,619 a month. Rent absorbs 16.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 87.9% standalone houses and 12.1% other options such as townhouses, units, and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options across Regional Vic. The level of outright home ownership was lower than the regional rate, sitting at 30.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (45.0%) or renting (25.0%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were notably higher than the regional average at $1,619, and the median weekly rent was $290, compared to Regional Vic.
figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively. On a national scale, local mortgage commitments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brown Hill (Vic.) counted 1,730 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 71.2%, which is composed of couples with children at 32.8%, couples without children at 27.7%, and single parents at 9.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.8%, consisting of single-person households at 25.6% and group households at 3.5%. The typical household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.6% of adults in Brown Hill (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 18.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 214 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 996 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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Educational attainment levels locally are lower than regional averages, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 33.4% across VIC. This variance suggests room for future educational and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 18.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are well represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (26.4%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 26.6% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This group is composed of 10.2% in primary schools, 5.9% in secondary schools, and 3.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brown Hill (Vic.) reaches 16 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 610 services a week. The typical home sits about 440 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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An assessment of public transport shows 16 active stops located within the area. These stops are served by 2 separate transit routes, which provide a total of 608 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is classified as moderate, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 440 meters. Being a commuter-focused residential area, the vast majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 96%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 17.2% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 86 trips per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 38 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.3% of residents in Brown Hill (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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General health indicators are close to national averages, according to an AreaSearch analysis of local death rates and the occurrence of long-term health issues, with common conditions slightly more frequent than average across both young and old demographics, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is high, representing roughly 58% of the total population (~2,686 people). This compares to a rate of 50.5% across Regional Vic. The most widely reported health conditions in the locality are mental health difficulties and asthma, which affect 10.7 and 9.3% of the population respectively, while 66.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Working-age individuals show a higher-than-average incidence of long-term illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.7% of the community (728 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. figure of 23.9%, while national health rankings are generally consistent with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Brown Hill (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 91.5% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (29.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below the national average, with 91.5% of residents born in Australia, 93.4% holding citizenship, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, which is shared by 49.4% of the population. The most visible statistical difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.1% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 30.2%, Australian at 29.7%, and Irish at 12.5%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Dutch heritage is slightly higher at 1.8% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish heritage is at 9.0% (compared to 8.8% regionally), and Sri Lankan heritage is at 0.3% (compared to 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brown Hill (Vic.) is 36. 25.9% 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 36 years is much lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and slightly younger than the Australian median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.5% compared to the wider region, while the 75 - 84 bracket is less common at 5.1%. Data since the 2021 Census shows that the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.2% to 5.1% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 11.3% to 10.7%. Future projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in the local age profile.
The 25 to 34 age group is expected to lead this trend, expanding by 58% (444 people) to reach 1,210 compared to 765. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket is projected to see minimal growth of only 2% (8 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brown Hill (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 | Aug 2026 this month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 145 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,489 at the 2021 Census → 4,639 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 (SAL20356). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.