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Brunswick East has an estimated 15,702 residents, up from 13,279 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,423 people, or 18.2%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 638 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 6,948 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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As of May 2026, the suburb of Brunswick East is calculated to have about 15,702 residents, a figure derived from recent ABS regional population releases and new location validations compiled by AreaSearch after the Census. This marks a growth of 2,423 people (18.2%) compared to the 2021 Census headcount of 13,279 individuals. This adjustment relies on a resident base of 15,670 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 638 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With these numbers, the local density stands at 6,947 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Brunswick East within the top 10% of all Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch, emphasizing the high demand for local land.
The 18.2% expansion rate observed since the 2021 census outpaces the state benchmark of 9.3% and the countrywide average, positioning the locality as a regional leader in expansion. Overseas migration served as the main driver, accounting for roughly 82.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 divisions. In instances where SA2 details are absent, VIC State Government Regional/LGA forecasts from 2023 are integrated by merging LGA-level gains into SA2 targets via weighted aggregation. Age category growth trends from these calculations are carried forward to the years 2032 to 2041 across all sectors. Future outlooks suggest that the suburb of Brunswick East will experience remarkable expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all domestic statistical zones. It is anticipated that the population will expand by 9,653 persons by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 metrics, representing a total rise of 61.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
975 new dwellings have been approved in Brunswick East over the past five years, an average of 195 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 214 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building consent data distributed to the local level suggests that about 195 housing permits are issued annually in Brunswick East, summing up to 975 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 70 registrations during FY-26 to date. An average intake of 2 people per year for every newly built residence over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates a healthy demand level underpinning real estate values. Developers are targeting upper-tier projects, with the average expected construction cost for new dwellings reaching $627,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $4.2 million this financial year, reinforcing that the locality is predominantly residential. Per capita construction volumes in Brunswick East sit 29.0% above the metropolitan average over the 5 year period, offering options for purchasers while helping maintain local asset values, even though overall building rates have slowed down lately. This rate is far above the national level, indicating high builder trust in the neighborhood. Current additions are divided into 5.0% separate houses and 95.0% multi-unit housing styles. The emphasis on higher-density projects provides budget-friendly options and appeals to downsizers, buyers entering the market for the first time, and property investors. This marks a distinct transition from the historical housing distribution (which stands at 23.0% houses), signaling a decline in vacant buildable land alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and demand for varied, cost-effective residential options. The local market continues to evolve, registering roughly 304 people for every new home approval. The most recent quarterly estimations from AreaSearch project that the local population will grow by 9,621 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the addition of new housing might fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among purchasers and push values upward.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brunswick East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brunswick East, worth an estimated $66 million. A further 171 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48.1 billion. 49 are already under construction and 62 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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Local infrastructure additions, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 16 projects expected to affect the neighborhood. Primary developments include the Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals, Saxon Street by Milieu, East Brunswick Village (EBV), and the Brunswick Early Years Hub, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment
The Piedimonte Supermarket Redevelopment is a mixed-use project in Fitzroy North that received VCAT approval in May 2021. The plan involves the demolition of the existing 1960s supermarket to make way for a new two-level 5,473sqm supermarket, 66 apartments, townhouses, and a cafe. The project includes the restoration of heritage facades on Scotchmer and Best Streets. As of April 2026, the project is under review by the developer following Yarra City Council's September 2025 decision to reject the sale of a critical laneway required for the full scope of the approved design.
Saxon Street by Milieu
Nine-level mixed-use development by Milieu with 78 apartments (one, two and three-bedroom), ground-floor retail space, and a communal rooftop terrace with city views. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, interiors by DesignOffice, landscaping by OCULUS. Located on the corner of Dawson and Saxon Street in the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, adjacent to Brunswick Baths, Library, Town Hall and Balam Balam Place. All-electric operation, average 7.5-star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar PV, EV charging readiness, natural ventilation and passive design.Replaces the former Brosnan Centre. Builder is Manresa Constructions (McCorkell Brown Group). Move-in scheduled for early 2027.
Brunswick Established - 23 Hodgson Street
A limited collection of 23 sustainable heritage townhomes by Beulah, designed by Six Degrees Architects and built by Level 10. The project retains the 1920s industrial brick facade and delivers all-electric homes with recycled materials, EV charging, solar, and rainwater harvesting. Construction is underway with move-in targeted for 2026.
Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals
The project removes 8 level crossings on the Upfield Line between Albion Street, Brunswick and Park Street, Parkville by constructing a 2.1km elevated rail bridge. It includes building two new accessible stations in Brunswick to replace existing stations, unlocking new community open space and upgraded walking and cycling paths. Early works are scheduled to begin in 2028, with major construction starting in 2029 and project completion in 2030.
ACES Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES) facility in Brunswick East, involving the construction of a two-storey aged care facility with communal and office spaces, lift access, and extensive amenities tailored to support the comfort and well-being of Aboriginal Elders. The project incorporates culturally sensitive design elements.
The Wilds Northcote
A collection of 15 carbon-neutral, fully electric detached houses on Merri Creek in Northcote, delivered by Beulah and designed by Edition Office. Homes feature solar arrays, passive design, double glazing and biophilic landscaping. Construction is underway with sales active; move-in targeted for 2026.
Edison North Fitzroy
Sustainable residential development featuring 17 fossil fuel free residences designed by Austin Maynard Architects. The project achieves an 8-star NatHERS rating and features all-electric family homes with natural ventilation and ground floor retail activation in the heart of Fitzroy North Village.
Assemble Brunswick
A build-to-rent-to-buy precinct of four multi-storey buildings on the former Australian Licorice Company factory site, adjacent to Brunswick railway station. The approved plans deliver 268 apartments (19 studio, 83 one-bedroom, 131 two-bedroom and 35 three-bedroom) plus around 5125 square metres of commercial and retail space across up to eight tenancies, and a 1400 square metre public plaza. The heritage-listed brick chimney and firebox from the former factory, along with two Victorian-era terrace houses, are retained and integrated into the design.Assemble is developing the site with Hacer Group as main contractor and Fieldwork Architects as design partner.
11,193 residents of Brunswick East are employed, from a labour force of 11,750. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 82.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 12,123, about 77% 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 labor force is exceptionally qualified, featuring notable representation within the technology field, an unemployment level of 4.7%, and a 4.1% yearly increase in estimated employment, according to regional statistics processed by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,193, with the jobless rate matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while the local participation rate of 82.6% significantly exceeds the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that 53.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, although this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
Residents are mostly employed in the professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. There is a strong concentration in the professional & technical sector, which accounts for 1.7 times the share seen across the wider metropolitan region. Conversely, the construction industry plays a minor role, employing only 4.4% of workers locally compared to 9.7% across the metro area. Discrepancies between the Census count of employed workers and the resident population indicate that this mostly residential suburb offers few jobs within its borders. According to local SALM and ABS data evaluated by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 4.1% and the labor force grew by 3.8% during the 12 months to March 2026, which reduced the local unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, the wider Greater Melbourne area recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labor force expansion of 2.3%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Future local demand expectations can be guided by the May-25 national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. On a national level, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary greatly across different sectors. Adjusting these sectoral projections to the employment profile of Brunswick East points to an estimated local jobs increase of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population adjustments.
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Median household income in Brunswick East is $2,088 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,252 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,997 a year against an average of $82,223. 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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Taxpayer records from the ATO for financial year 2023 show a median income of $67,997 and an average income of $82,223 in the suburb of Brunswick East. These statistics exceed the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting these numbers for the 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $74,538 for the median and $90,133 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics place individual weekly earnings at the 93rd percentile across the country, at $1,252 weekly. A significant portion of the population, 37.4% (5,872 people), earns between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the 32.8% rate in the broader metropolitan area.
High earners making more than $3,000/week represent 30.3% of the community. Even though housing expenses take up 17.0% of local earnings, the strong income levels keep disposable funds at the 69th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brunswick East had 6,368 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 23% detached houses and 51% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $421 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The census profile shows the housing stock in Brunswick East contains 22.7% traditional houses and 77.3% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas the metropolitan average stands at 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in the locality is below the metro rate at 18.3%, with 27.3% of properties under a mortgage and 54.4% occupied by renters. Typical monthly home loan payments match the metropolitan median of $2,000, while the typical weekly rent is $421, contrasted against metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390. On a national scale, local mortgage servicing costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and average rent rates are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brunswick East counted 6,368 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,530 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 48.6% of the residential households, consisting of couples with children at 14.1%, childless couples at 27.1%, and one-parent families at 5.9%. Conversely, single person and group living arrangements represent 51.4% of households, with lone residents at 38.9% and shared group households making up 12.6% of this total. The typical household size is 2.0 people, which falls below the metropolitan average of 2.6.
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62.4% of adults in Brunswick East hold a university qualification, including 37.1% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 8.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 923 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Residents aged 15+ show higher rates of tertiary achievement than broader populations, with 62.4% possessing a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across VIC. This high proportion of graduates aligns well with knowledge-focused employment fields. Undergraduate degrees are held by 37.1% of residents, while postgraduate degrees represent 19.4% and graduate diplomas represent 5.9%. Technical and trade qualifications are held by 17.2% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 8.9%. Active enrollment in study is high, with 26.9% of the local population engaged in some form of education.
Tertiary institutions account for 13.3% of these students, while 4.4% are in primary schools and 3.7% are in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brunswick East reaches 55 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 9,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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Network assessments indicate 55 active public transit stops in the area, offering a combination of lightrail and bus connections. A total of 12 distinct routes run through these stops, generating 9,773 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is highly rated, with a typical distance of 123 meters from homes to the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers commute to external areas, with cars being the main transport mode at 53%, while 13% cycle and 7% walk. Average car ownership is 0.5 per household, which is below the metropolitan standard.
A significant portion of the workforce, 53.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been impacted by pandemic restrictions. Transit schedules average 1,396 daily runs across the local route network, which represents about 177 weekly trips at each stop.
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69.2% of residents in Brunswick East report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Evaluations of local death rates and long-term sickness levels by AreaSearch indicate positive health outcomes, with low rates of common medical issues across both young and senior demographics. Furthermore, the share of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 59% of the population (9,305 people), which compares to the metropolitan rate of 56.7%. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 14.1 and 9.2% of the local population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.2% of residents report no ongoing health issues, compared to a metro-wide average of 72.6%.
Health measures for the working-age group are close to average. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 8.9% of the suburb (1,397 people), which is below the metropolitan share of 15.0%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy high health ratings, exceeding the general population metrics on a national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.3% of Brunswick East residents were born overseas and 23.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.1%) and Australian (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is higher than most other areas, with 31.3% of the community born in other countries and 23.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the most common religious affiliation, representing 26.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation is recorded for Judaism, which makes up 0.5% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries are English at 22.1%, Australian at 16.7%, and Other at 11.0% of the population. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds: Italian ancestry represents 8.2% of local residents (compared to 5.2% in the region), Spanish is at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and French is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brunswick East is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 42.8% 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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A median age of 33 means the area is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the metropolitan area, there is a higher share of people aged 25 - 34 (32.5%) and a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (5.5%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is also much higher than the national rate of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age segment has increased from 20.0% to 20.6%, while the 25 to 34 age segment decreased from 33.5% to 32.5%.
Projections up to 2041 point to shifts in the local age structure, with the 25 to 34 segment expected to expand by 48%, adding 2,463 people to reach a total of 7,567.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brunswick East
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 2025 about a year ago all 9 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 638 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,279 at the 2021 Census → 15,702 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 (SAL20362). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.