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Bundoora (Vic.) has an estimated 31,131 residents, up from 28,068 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,063 people, or 10.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 163 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 1,784 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Bundoora (Vic.) has reached an estimated 31,131 residents by Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 3,063 people (10.9%) compared to the 28,068 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure using an estimated resident population count of 31,077 drawn from the ABS release of ERP data in June 2025 alongside 163 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 1,784 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Outpacing Victoria's 9.5% expansion as well as national figures, the suburb of Bundoora (Vic.) demonstrated strong regional demographic momentum with its 10.9% gain since the 2021 census. International arrivals represented the main component of this expansion, accounting for roughly 94.0% of recent population additions. Demographic forecasting incorporates 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that use 2022 as their foundation. For locations lacking this coverage, 2023 Victorian Government Regional and LGA projections are applied using a weighted population growth aggregation method transitioning from LGA to SA2 geographies. Age cohort expansion rates from these models are similarly projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of Bundoora (Vic.) is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of regions nationally, gaining 15,201 persons by 2041 and recording an overall rise of 48.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
354 new dwellings have been approved in Bundoora (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 70 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, 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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According to ABS residential building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries, Bundoora has recorded an average of roughly 70 new residential permits per year, amounting to an estimated 354 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 42 approvals have been documented. Because an average of 4.3 incoming occupants per year have arrived for each dwelling built across the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), local housing requirements substantially surpass newly delivered stock, a dynamic that commonly accelerates pricing gains and heightens purchaser demand.
Concurrently, newly built homes reflect an average expected construction cost of $656,000, illustrating builder concentration on higher-end, premium residential projects. In addition, the current financial year has seen $62.3 million in approved commercial construction, pointing to robust non-residential activity in the area. Recent residential construction activity is divided between 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% medium-to-high-density attached residences. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds, serving downsizers, entry-level buyers, and investors. This signals a pronounced shift away from the existing neighbourhood composition, where standalone houses currently make up 76.0%, highlighting land constraints alongside evolving lifestyle demands for varied and attainable housing types. With approximately 763 people per dwelling approval, Bundoora displays the traits of an established, mature residential market. Longer-term demographic outlooks project Bundoora expanding by 15,147 residents toward 2041 relative to AreaSearch's most recent quarterly assessment. If building volumes continue at current levels, the addition of residential dwellings may fail to match population influx, likely creating heightened buyer competition and supporting continued upward price momentum.
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Development applications around Bundoora (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundoora (Vic.), worth an estimated $11.7 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.1 billion. 7 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 economic and residential dynamics are heavily shaped by planning programs and public works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 51 separate infrastructure projects with potential local effects, led by initiatives such as the M80 Ring Road Completion, the Research and Development Centre, Uni Hill Factory Outlets Stage 3A, and the 149 McKimmies Road Residential Precinct.
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BioNTech mRNA Manufacturing Facility
Construction of a state-of-the-art clinical-scale mRNA manufacturing facility and R&D laboratory by BioNTech at La Trobe University. The facility will produce investigational mRNA-based medicines, including cancer immunotherapies and vaccines, supporting clinical trials across the Asia-Pacific region. The clinical facility is expected to be completed in 2026.
M80 Ring Road Completion
Final stage of the M80 Ring Road upgrade, completing the link between Plenty Road, Greensborough and the North East Link tunnels in Watsonia. The project delivers 14 km of new lanes, express lanes connecting to the North East Link, and major new interchanges at Plenty Road and Grimshaw Street. Key features include two landscaped bridges at Elder Street and Watsonia Road, a new accessible overpass at Macorna Street, and over 10 km of walking and cycling paths.It utilizes smart freeway technology and is designed to remove approximately 19,000 vehicles per day from local roads.
La Trobe University City of the Future
La Trobe University's University City of the Future is a $5 billion master-planned transformation of its 235-hectare Bundoora campus in Melbourne's north, delivered in partnership with master development partner Plenary Group. The long-term blueprint creates an integrated innovation ecosystem featuring a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Hub, sports precinct, commercial research facilities, and residential housing for up to 15,000 residents. Early stages including the La Trobe Private Hospital and student accommodation are operational, with ongoing construction advancing across major development packages.
Hilton Garden Inn Bundoora
A proposed 168-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel within the Polaris 3083 mixed-use precinct. The hotel is planned to include a restaurant and bar, fitness centre, approximately 127 sqm of meeting and event space, and accommodation supporting La Trobe University, nearby health facilities and Melbourne's northern growth corridor. As of mid-2026, no confirmed hotel opening date or construction commencement has been publicly announced.
RMIT University Bundoora Campus Developments
Ongoing campus developments at RMIT Bundoora, featuring the recently completed Trades Innovation Centre, sustainable infrastructure upgrades through the Sustainable Urban Precincts Program, and future enhancements under the Master Plan 2045. Emphasizes engineering, science, vocational education, and student facilities for northern Melbourne.
University Hill Master Planned Community
A $1 billion mixed-use master planned community by MAB Corporation spanning 104 hectares. Features residential areas home to around 3,000 residents, DFO retail outlet with 130+ national and international retailers, business parks, town centre with 40+ specialty stores, conference centre, and community facilities. The development includes 3 hectares of recreation parks, 5 hectares of wetlands, and 10 hectares of nature reserves.
Plenty Road Upgrade Stage 1 & 2
A $178.6 million upgrade of Plenty Road between McKimmies Road and Bridge Inn Road. Includes adding a new lane in each direction, upgrading 17 intersections, installing traffic lights at Rivergum and Mayfield Drives, widening footpaths, building new shared walking and cycling paths, on-road cyclist lanes, and installing 10,000 metres of safety barriers. Reduces congestion and improves safety.
Uni Hill Factory Outlets Stage 3A
Proposed 4,500 square metre ground floor retail extension to the existing DFO Uni Hill outlet centre at University Hill, Bundoora. To be known as Uni Hill Lifestyle Centre, the development targets large format retail tenants with prominent Plenty Road signage frontage, plus two additional levels of car parking above. Designed by i2C Architects for MAB Corporation as part of the broader University Hill masterplanned precinct. The project has been in pre-construction since at least 2018 with no confirmed planning permit or construction commencement recorded.
17,695 residents of Bundoora (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 18,408. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Supported by an educated workforce and strong representation across essential community services, Bundoora recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9% and an estimated annual jobs growth of 1.9%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area figures. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 17,695, with local unemployment standing 0.9% under the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while labour force participation remained somewhat lower at 67.3% compared to the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 25.3% of workers performed their duties remotely from home, a metric that may reflect temporary COVID-19 restriction patterns.
The primary employment sectors among local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. In contrast, the professional & technical sector represents a smaller share locally at 7.7% versus 10.1% across the wider region. While local jobs exist within the area, Census comparisons between local workers and resident totals indicate a substantial portion of the community travels to other districts for employment. SALM and ABS metrics aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment rose by 1.9% while the broader labour pool grew by 2.8%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% rise in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Bundoora. When these five-year and ten-year national industry forecasts—which project overall employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—are aligned with the local industry profile, Bundoora's employment base is modeled to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (noting this calculation represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundoora (Vic.) is $1,668 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $690 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,842 a year against an average of $60,926. 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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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayer earnings across the suburb of Bundoora place it below the national average. Local median taxpayer income stands at $48,842 while average earnings reach $60,926, trailing Greater Melbourne's corresponding benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in an Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% from financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of approximately $53,541 and an average of $66,787 by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings sat at the 45th percentile ($1,668 weekly), with individual earnings placing at the 26th percentile.
A total of 10,148 individuals (32.6% of residents) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 32.8% recorded across greater Melbourne. Housing costs place notable pressure on residents, leaving 84.2% of income remaining to place the area at the 46th percentile, while its broader SEIFA income status sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundoora (Vic.) had 10,014 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 9% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that Bundoora's housing landscape consisted of 76.1% standalone houses alongside 23.9% medium- and high-density formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was elevated relative to metropolitan levels, accounting for 37.9% of properties, while mortgaged residences made up 33.6% and rented accommodation comprised 28.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments matched the metropolitan standard at $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $381 compared to $2,000 and $390 across Melbourne metro. In a nationwide context, Bundoora exceeds the Australian mortgage benchmark of $1,863 per month as well as the national median rent of $375 per week.
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Bundoora (Vic.) counted 10,014 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,107 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure at 70.8%, consisting of couples with children (33.3%), couples without children (24.7%), and single parent households (11.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.2%, split between single-person households at 23.0% and group residences at 6.3%. Average household occupancy aligns with Greater Melbourne at 2.6 people per home.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.8% of adults in Bundoora (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 20.9% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,300 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,052 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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Tertiary attainment in Bundoora sits slightly below the Greater Melbourne benchmark, with 32.8% holding university credentials compared to 37.0% regionally. By specific award levels, bachelor degrees account for 20.9%, postgraduate degrees represent 9.3%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.6%. Vocational education is strongly established across the adult population aged 15+, with 27.3% possessing vocational qualifications, divided between certificates at 16.3% and advanced diplomas at 11.0%. A significant 31.1% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. This group is distributed across tertiary institutions (10.3%), primary schools (7.1%), and secondary education programs (7.0%).
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Public transport in Bundoora (Vic.) reaches 135 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 15,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Commuter connectivity across Bundoora is supported by 135 public transport stops offering bus and lightrail options. Operating across 19 separate routes, the network delivers 15,718 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is strong, with local dwellings situated an average of 285 meters from boarding points. As an established residential district, outward daily travel is widespread, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice for 85% of journeys and trains carrying 6%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home accounted for 25.3% of respondents at the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 pandemic influences.
Across the entire network, service volume averages 2,245 trips per day, which translates to roughly 116 weekly trips per transit stop. The associated mapping illustrates the 100 nearest transit access points relative to the central reference point.
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71.6% of residents in Bundoora (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% 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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General health metrics for Bundoora align closely with national averages across mortality and condition frequency, though older vulnerable age groups experience elevated rates of common conditions. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 51% of residents (~15,864 people), tracking beneath the Greater Melbourne figure of 56.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.4 and 7.2% of the population, whereas 71.6% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, closely trailing the 72.6% benchmark across Greater Melbourne. Working-age cohorts show high levels of general wellness with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.2% of the local population (5,354 people), exceeding Greater Melbourne's 15.1% share, and this demographic experiences greater health complications while ranking lower against national averages than younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.5% of Bundoora (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 44.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (15.4%) and Australian (15.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Bundoora, where 39.5% of residents were born overseas and 44.0% communicate in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most widely followed faith, encompassing 53.1% of the community. Buddhism displays the most notable relative concentration, representing 4.5% of locals versus 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestry groups in Bundoora are English at 15.4%, Australian at 15.2%, and Other backgrounds at 12.4%. Several specific European backgrounds show marked concentration relative to wider regional norms, including Macedonian ancestry at 4.0% (against 0.7% regionally), Italian at 10.1% (versus 5.2%), and Greek at 5.3% (compared to 2.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundoora (Vic.) is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.7% 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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Bundoora's demographic composition is weighted toward cohorts preceding family establishment. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 17.2% of the population, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne. Estimated by AreaSearch at 37 as at August 2026, the median age has shifted from 38 at the 2021 Census, matching the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37 recorded in 2021. Among broad age brackets, the most pronounced change since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age category, which decreased from 24.2% to an estimated 21.3% of the community.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and elderly residents are projected to drive population gains, expanding by 4,155 residents (78%) to reach a total of 9,510.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundoora (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 24 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 163 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (28,068 at the 2021 Census → 31,131 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 (SAL20399). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.