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Brunswick West has an estimated 16,704 residents, up from 14,746 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,958 people, or 13.3%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 308 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 5,188 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 demographic releases for the wider region, alongside address registries verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the local population is calculated at approximately 16,704 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,958 people (13.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 14,746 people. This shift is deduced from a resident headcount of 16,429, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 plus an extra 308 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 5,187 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the highest 10% of nationwide settings evaluated by AreaSearch, which highlights the intense competition for local land.
The 13.3% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Brunswick West since the 2021 census outpaced the state level of 9.3% and national benchmarks, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 90.0% of the total demographic growth over recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 zones lack coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government LGA and Regional projections from 2023, modifying them through weighted combinations of demographic expansion from LGA to SA2 resolutions. Age bracket growth trends derived from these processes are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating these demographic updates, the area is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of national comparisons, with a projected rise of 8,101 persons to 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 46.9% across the 16 years.
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414 new dwellings have been approved in Brunswick West over the past five years, an average of 82 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 94 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of ABS residential building approvals mapped from statistical zones, the suburb of Brunswick West has averaged approximately 82 new dwellings approved per year, amounting to a total of 414 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 21 approvals have been documented. An average of 2.3 people per year relocated to the area for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to solid demand levels that are likely to maintain real estate values. Newly constructed properties carry an average valuation of $643,000, indicating that builders are targeting upscale markets with premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $8.0 million have been documented in the current financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the locality. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Brunswick West displays significantly lower building activity, tracking at 50.0% below regional average per person. This restricted building supply typically strengthens demand and supports values for established properties. The pipeline of new builds consists of 11.0% detached dwellings and 89.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing offers more accessible price points for buyers and caters to downsizers, investors, and those purchasing their first home. This represents a major departure from the current property composition, which currently stands at 38.0% houses, showing a lack of available building sites and responding to changing preferences and financial constraints. Recording one approval for every 458 people, the local market exhibits characteristics of maturity. Projecting forward, the suburb of Brunswick West is expected to add 7,826 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection. Given current construction volumes, the delivery of new housing may struggle to match demographic growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brunswick West
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brunswick West, worth an estimated $11 million. A further 125 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.1 billion. 31 are already under construction and 40 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional transport, significant developments, and urban planning changes. In total, AreaSearch has identified 27 infrastructure projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. Principal works include the Australian Liquorice Factory Redevelopment, the Brunswick and Parkville Level Crossing Removals, the Albert Street Stockland Development, and Saxon Street by Milieu, with the following index highlighting the projects of greatest significance.
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Tram Power Substation - 320 Reynard Street
New tram power substation by Department of Transport to support tram network capacity. Community consultation completed with 84% support for the location. Classified as minor utility under Victorian Planning Scheme.
Parkside Parkville Residential Development
Mixed residential development by Frasers Property and Citta Property Group offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Features Park Club amenities including gymnasium, pool, and communal spaces. Located adjacent to Royal Park with city skyline views.
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.
463-465 Victoria Street Townhouse Development
Council issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Planning Permit (MPS/2024/486) on May 28, 2025 for the construction of five dwellings (four 4-storey and one 3-storey) with a reduction in statutory car parking. Conditions include amended plans (e.g., deletion of the 4th storey for dwelling 5), privacy screening refinements, bicycle parking updates, materials and colors review, and ESD measures targeting a minimum average 7.0 star NatHERS rating.
Chain of Ponds Collaboration Moonee Ponds Creek Improvement
Improving the missing link linear corridor along the Moonee Ponds Creek between Albion Street and Moreland Road. The revitalization initiative transforms the degraded creek corridor into a naturalized waterway with enhanced shared paths, biodiversity habitats, open community space, and improved active transport connectivity. Delivered via the Chain of Ponds Collaboration led by Merri-bek City Council and Melbourne Water.
Moonee Valley Racing Club Grandstand & Clubhouse Redevelopment
A $200 million redevelopment of the Moonee Valley Racecourse. Construction commenced in late 2025. The project features a new grandstand Event Centre, re-oriented racetrack, an 83-room boutique residential hotel, rooftop bar, wellness centre, and infield activation. Demolition and civil works are currently underway, with completion anticipated for the 2027 Cox Plate.
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.
10,200 residents of Brunswick West are employed, from a labour force of 11,008. Unemployment sits at 7.3%, with participation at 76.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,280, about 74% 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 workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate of 7.3%, and job growth estimated at 3.1% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch collated statistical data. In March 2026, 10,200 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate sat 2.6% above the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor participation was exceptionally high at 76.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census records show a high proportion of 42.7% of residents working from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 quarantine measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The locality demonstrates a clear concentration in education & training, with employment representation reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.7% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 9.7%. This predominantly residential enclave appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census working population against resident counts. According to AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical boundaries, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.1% and the labor force grow by 3.6%, which led to an increase of 0.5 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce rose by 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in the suburb of Brunswick West. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-level forecasts onto the local employment profile indicates that local workforce numbers should expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Brunswick West is $1,797 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,004 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,485 a year against an average of $77,438. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Brunswick West recorded a median income of $59,485 and an average income of $77,438. These figures represent high levels on a national scale and exceed the Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 for median and $75,164 for average. Factoring in WPI growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $65,207 for median and $84,888 for average in March 2026. Census figures indicate that individual income falls in the 79th percentile ($1,004 per week), whereas household earnings are in the 52nd percentile.
Distribution data indicates that the largest segment accounts for 32.3% of residents (5,395 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which matches the wider region where this segment comprises 32.8% of the population. High housing costs account for 17.0% of total income, but solid overall earnings keep disposable income levels at the 52nd percentile, with the SEIFA index for income placing the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brunswick West had 6,612 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 41% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $366 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. 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 mix of housing in the suburb of Brunswick West, recorded during the most recent Census, consisted of 38.0% houses and 62.0% other types of dwellings including apartments, semi-detached, and alternative options, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Brunswick West tracked below the metropolitan average at 23.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased under mortgage (27.3%) or occupied by tenants (48.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area matched the metropolitan average of $2,000, while median weekly rent was recorded at $366, compared to Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390.
Across the nation, mortgage costs in the suburb of Brunswick West exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brunswick West counted 6,612 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,490 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the largest share of households at 52.3%, consisting of 20.5% couples raising children, 23.3% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 47.7% of the total, with single person dwellings making up 38.2% and share houses accounting for 9.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.1 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.2% of adults in Brunswick West hold a university qualification, including 31.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,455 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,144 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 achievement in the suburb of Brunswick West stands well above general benchmarks, as 52.2% of residents aged 15 and over hold university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This pronounced educational lead positions the area well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate study at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 20.9% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 11.8%. Enrollment rates in study are remarkably high, with 28.4% of local residents actively participating in formal education.
This includes 10.8% studying at the tertiary level, 6.3% in primary school, and 4.5% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brunswick West reaches 81 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 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 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport reviews indicate that 81 active passenger stops are located in the suburb of Brunswick West, offering a combination of light rail and bus services. These facilities are served by 9 separate routes, which support a total of 3,700 passenger journeys every week. Access to transport is classified as excellent, with local residents living an average of 119 meters from the closest boarding point. Because the area is mostly residential, most employed residents travel out of the area to work, with private cars representing the main transport choice at 64%, followed by bicycle travel at 7% and rail travel at 6%.
Household vehicle ownership averages 0.7 cars per home, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of 42.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Daily route schedules average 528 services across the network, which translates to approximately 45 weekly services for each transit stop.
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67.8% of residents in Brunswick West report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 in the suburb of Brunswick West align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic diseases. The occurrence of typical health problems in the community is standard, although it rises above national benchmarks among senior demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is notably high at approximately 57% of the population, representing about 9,586 people. The most frequent diagnoses recorded in the area were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 12.9% and 9.0% of the community respectively, while 67.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Health statuses for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and older make up 12.0% of the local population (2,004 people), a lower share than the 15.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among older residents show some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.0% of Brunswick West residents were born overseas and 28.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.2%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Brunswick West displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 31.0% of residents born outside Australia and 28.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 35.6% of local residents. However, the most distinct variation in religious representation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral roots, the three most common backgrounds reported in the suburb of Brunswick West are English at 20.2%, Australian at 17.5%, and Other at 12.2% of the population.
Significant differences are also apparent in other heritage backgrounds, with Italian heritage showing clear overrepresentation at 9.3% of the local population compared to 5.2% regionally, Greek heritage at 4.7% compared to 2.7%, and French heritage at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brunswick West is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 38.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Brunswick West is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Brunswick West has a higher proportion of residents in the 25 - 34 year age bracket (26.1%) but fewer children in the 5 - 14 year age bracket (8.0%). This concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is significantly higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this cohort of 25 to 34 year-olds has increased from 25.3% to 26.1% of the local population, while the group aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 11.8% to 10.9%.
Population projections for 2041 show major demographic shifts ahead, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow the most by 37%, adding 1,630 residents to reach 5,990.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brunswick West
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 5 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 — 308 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,746 at the 2021 Census → 16,704 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 (SAL20363). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.