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Brunswick (Vic.) has an estimated 30,222 residents, up from 24,896 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,326 people, or 21.4%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 1,761 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 6,069 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 Aug 2026, the suburb of Brunswick (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 30,222, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS updates alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 24,896 people, this represents an expansion of 5,326 people (21.4%). This figure stems from an estimated resident population of 29,200 determined after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 1,761 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 6,068 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% across the country and highlighting strong competition for local land.
The suburb's 21.4% expansion since the 2021 census comfortably outpaced Victoria's 9.5% and the national benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth hotspot. Net overseas migration served as the primary contributor, generating roughly 86.0% of recent population additions, though natural increase and net interstate movements also recorded positive inflows. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied to each SA2 by AreaSearch, while unlisted zones utilize 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted from LGA to SA2 via weighted growth aggregation. For the years 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are utilized across all locations. Future outlooks indicate exceptional population expansion ranking within the top 10 percent of statistical zones nationally, with the suburb of Brunswick (Vic.) projected to add 15,811 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level figures, denoting an overall rise of 48.9% throughout the 16 years.
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2,175 new dwellings have been approved in Brunswick (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 435 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 424 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 292, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Brunswick has recorded roughly 435 residential dwelling approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 2,175 homes over the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 292 approvals have been documented. With an average of only 0.9 new residents per year added per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), housing supply is matching or surpassing intake, delivering extensive selection for purchasers and headroom for further population increases. Expected construction costs average $619,000 per new dwelling—exceeding regional benchmarks and signaling a focus on premium builds.
Concurrently, $10.3 million across commercial development approvals has been logged during this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential building activity. Per capita residential development in Brunswick stands 43.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period relative to Greater Melbourne, sustaining strong choice for purchasers and bolstering established asset values, even as recent building momentum has moderated. Construction rates sit substantially higher than national levels, demonstrating elevated developer appetite. Recent approvals consist of 3.0% standalone homes versus 97.0% attached dwellings, offering attainable price points tailored to first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. This delivery pipeline marks a clear shift from the existing housing stock (currently 35.0% houses), responding to site scarcity, evolving lifestyle preferences, and buyer budgets. The presence of roughly 90 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Projections indicate that Brunswick will add 14,789 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. While current construction activity aligns reasonably with expected demand, expanding resident numbers could intensify competition among property seekers.
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Development applications around Brunswick (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brunswick (Vic.), worth an estimated $2.55 billion. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.3 billion. 37 are already under construction and 46 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 capital works, major development schemes, and strategic urban planning exert a decisive influence over neighborhood trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 27 projects expected to shape the locality. Notable examples include the Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals, Saxon Street by Milieu, Albert Street Stockland Development, and Brunswick Established - 23 Hodgson Street, with key initiatives outlined below.
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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.
Brunswick Early Years Hub
Construction of a multi-storey integrated early years hub providing kindergarten rooms, long day care spaces, maternal and child health consulting suites, and multi-purpose community facilities. Developed by Merri-bek City Council in partnership with the Victorian School Building Authority, the project replaces aging facilities with an all-electric, energy-efficient centre.
Australian Liquorice Factory Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the historic Australian Liquorice Factory site featuring four multi-storey mixed-use residential buildings across 10 levels offered as a Build-to-Rent-to-Own model. The campus-style development delivers over 280 apartments, approximately 2,300 sqm of office space and 1,500 sqm of retail space. The project preserves the heritage-listed brick chimney and associated firebox as the central focus of the public realm, celebrating the sites industrial heritage within Brunswicks Activity Centre.
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.
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.
1-5 Weston Street Redevelopment
Matrix Developments is proposing the commercial redevelopment of 1-5 Weston Street in Brunswick. The proposal encompasses a multi-level precinct featuring a curated food hall, wellness and leisure amenities, and flexible commercial office suites. The project is currently undergoing formal development assessment with the local planning authority.
Brunswick Bank - 836 Sydney Road
Heritage residential development by Cubo Property Group comprising 30 boutique apartments across two buildings designed by MOS Architects with interiors by Kate Roach. The project repurposes the historic 1913 State Savings Bank building alongside modern residential additions featuring solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and bike facilities. The development is situated within walking distance of Moreland Railway Station and the Route 19 tram corridor.
19,781 residents of Brunswick (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 21,026. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 78.9%. 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 26,964, about 89% 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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Brunswick possesses an exceptionally qualified labour pool, distinguished by notable participation in the tech industry, a jobless rate of 5.9%, and a 3.8% increase in estimated employment over the previous year according to AreaSearch's statistical area modeling. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 19,781, while the jobless rate sits 1.2% above the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. The local participation rate is exceptionally strong at 78.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. At the Census, 50.7% of employed residents indicated working from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical roles are exceptionally prominent, tracking at 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, construction accounts for only 4.4% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 9.7%. Although local positions are available, comparisons between the Census working population and resident headcount indicate a substantial portion of the community travels out of the suburb for employment. According to AreaSearch's review of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026, employment expanded by 3.8% alongside an identical 3.8% rise in the labour force, keeping local unemployment steady. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, a 2.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections supply additional perspective on prospective hiring trends. Projected national employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years vary considerably by industry; mapping these sector-level expectations across Brunswick's current workforce structure indicates local employment gains of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this illustrative weighting exercise excludes localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Brunswick (Vic.) is $2,096 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,085 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,311 a year against an average of $78,274. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Brunswick had a median income among taxpayers of $62,311 with the average level standing at $78,274. This is well above average nationally and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,305 (median) and $85,804 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Brunswick, between the 72nd and 85th percentiles nationally.
Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.1% of the community (10,003 individuals), mirroring the region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.9% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 71st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brunswick (Vic.) had 11,040 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 35% detached houses and 34% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $441 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,162 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property across Brunswick at the latest Census comprised 35.3% houses alongside 64.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in Melbourne metro. Outright home ownership trailed metropolitan levels at 24.2%, with the balance occupied via mortgages (26.7%) or rental arrangements (49.1%). Typical monthly mortgage repayments reached $2,162, exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $441 versus $390 across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local repayments and rents remain well above Australian averages of $1,863 per month and $375 per week, respectively.
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Brunswick (Vic.) counted 11,040 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 13,402 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 51.7% of all households, consisting of 27.6% couples without children, 16.8% couples with children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 48.3%, comprising 34.2% lone person households and 14.1% group households. The typical household size sits at 2.1 people, tracking below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.1% of adults in Brunswick (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 34.9% with a bachelor degree and 18.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,252 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,085 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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Academic credentials in Brunswick exceed broader geographic benchmarks, with 59.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, versus 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in VIC. Bachelor degrees represent 34.9% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational training represents 16.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (8.7%). A substantial 26.6% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. By education stage, this breaks down to 12.6% in tertiary education, 4.9% in primary education, and 3.5% pursuing secondary education.
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Public transport in Brunswick (Vic.) reaches 118 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 8,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Local transit networks feature 118 active transport stops spanning lightrail and buses, connected by 17 individual routes that generate 8,436 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is strong, with residents living a typical 144 meters from the nearest transport stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, external commuting is common; private car remains the primary choice at 49%, followed by 13% cycling and 11% by train. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, trailing the wider metropolitan level. Census figures from 2021 recorded 50.7% of residents working from home, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Network services provide an average of 1,205 trips per day across the collective route network, representing roughly 71 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint are displayed on the accompanying map.
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67.5% of residents in Brunswick (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.7% 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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Health indicators for Brunswick residents are generally encouraging, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and diagnoses demonstrating outcomes in line with Australian benchmarks across both younger and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance uptake is elevated, covering roughly 58% of the total population (~17,444 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 9.0% and 13.8 of residents, respectively. A total of 67.5% of locals reported being free of any long-term medical diagnosis, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes across the working-age population align with general patterns.
Residents aged 65 and over (3,263 people) represent 10.8% of the community, below Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, with overall national rankings tracking alongside broader population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.5% of Brunswick (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 24.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.8%) and Australian (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Brunswick exhibits high demographic diversity relative to most local markets, with 31.5% of residents born overseas and 24.6% using a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 26.7% of people in Brunswick. Judaism shows the clearest relative concentration, accounting for 0.5% of the local population versus 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Reflecting parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Brunswick are English (21.8% of the population), Australian (17.7% of the population), and Irish (10.9% of the population). Specific European heritages also show notable representation, including Greek at 4.5% of Brunswick (vs 2.7% regionally), Italian at 7.3% (vs 5.2%), and French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brunswick (Vic.) is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.9% 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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Brunswick is characterized by a youthful demographic base. Based on projections updated to August 2026, 51.7% of the population comprises young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 19.9% versus 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 33 as at August 2026, down from 34 at the 2021 Census, 4 years below the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 at that Census, and under the national median of 38 at the same Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults expanded from 47.0% to an estimated 51.7%.
Moving toward 2041, the largest volume increase is projected among young to middle aged adults, up 6,013 residents (38%) to 21,638, while the fastest relative growth will occur among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising 84% to 6,005.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brunswick (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 18 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 1,761 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,896 at the 2021 Census → 30,222 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 Aug 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 (SAL20361). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.