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Campbells Creek has an estimated 2,434 residents, up from 2,071 at the 2021 Census — a change of 363 people, or 17.5%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 176 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. Density is about 98 people per 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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Based on examination of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Campbells Creek is estimated to be approximately 2,434 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 363 people (17.5%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,071 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,427, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 176 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 98 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per resident and potential room for future growth. The 17.5% expansion for the suburb of Campbells Creek since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (4.0%), as well as the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was chiefly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of total population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch is implementing ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 areas excluded from this dataset, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation methodology of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population trends for the suburb of Campbells Creek, projections suggest a decline in the overall population over this timeframe, with the area's population expected to decrease by 122 persons by 2041 under this methodology. Nevertheless, expansion is predicted within specific age cohorts, led by the 45 to 54 age group, which is projected to grow by 34 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
119 new dwellings have been approved in Campbells Creek over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval figures allocated from statistical area data, Campbells Creek has recorded approximately 23 new homes approved yearly, amounting to an estimated 119 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 27 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.3 new residents per year for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is substantially outpacing supply, which commonly exerts upward pressure on pricing and intensifies buyer competition, while new homes are being built at an average value of $466,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Additionally, $5.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, showing limited commercial development focus. Compared to Rest of Vic., Campbells Creek features 63.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers a broader selection. This level of activity is substantially higher than national figures, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New residential projects consist of 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low density character with an emphasis on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With approximately 84 people per dwelling approval, Campbells Creek displays characteristics of a growth area. As the population is expected to remain stable or decline, Campbells Creek should experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially opening up opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Campbells Creek
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to Campbells Creek, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. 22 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few factors shape local performance as significantly as updates to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the area. Key projects include the Levee Banks Project, Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade, Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, and the Regional Housing Fund, with the following list outlining those likely to carry the greatest relevance.
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Haven Castlemaine
Integrated social housing of 14 one bedroom homes with 24/7 on site Mind Australia support. Delivered by The Haven Foundation in partnership with Mind Australia and funded by Homes Victoria under the Big Housing Build. Architect rendered images indicate a low rise multi unit complex with shared indoor and outdoor community spaces, overnight staff facilities and landscaped grounds. Construction announced in September 2024 with completion expected in early to mid 2026.
Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade
Coliban Water is delivering a once-in-a-generation upgrade to the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant at Langslow Street. The project will construct a completely new water reclamation facility and biosolids handling plant on the existing site, replacing infrastructure dating to the late 1990s. All key approvals were secured in 2025, including EPA development licence approval (March), planning permit from Mount Alexander Shire Council (July), and state business case approval (October). An Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) tender process was launched in late 2025, with contract award expected in early 2027 and construction to begin mid-to-late 2027.Completion is targeted for 2030. The upgraded plant will serve over 15,000 customers across Castlemaine, Campbells Creek, Maldon, Chewton, Harcourt and Newstead, increasing treatment capacity, reducing odour and noise, improving recycled water quality, and targeting net zero emissions by 2030.
Camp Reserve Upgrade
Stage 1 of the Camp Reserve Master Plan will deliver a new sports and community pavilion, all-gender change rooms, social and community spaces, kiosk, public toilets, two relocated netball and multipurpose courts, upgraded parking, access roads, pathways and landscaping. An amended planning permit application was publicly advertised in early 2026 and the project is progressing through the statutory planning process following community consultation.
Frederick St and Mechanics Lane Redevelopment Project
A major streetscape upgrade transforming Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine into a vibrant town centre precinct. Works include at-grade footpaths and kerbs, upgraded pavement surfaces, a shared zone for cyclists and pedestrians, new public lighting, street trees and plantings, upgraded stormwater drainage, reuse of existing heritage materials, undergrounding of overhead power, and car parking. The project is funded by a $12.19 million Federal Government grant through the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program. Frederick Street is closed to vehicles between Mostyn Street and Templeton Street while construction continues, with works on track for completion by March 2027.
Ten NorthMaine Residential Development
Development of ten solar passive designed sustainable homes with 2-4 bedrooms, rammed earth walls, solar PV systems, rainwater storage, and landscaping in a quiet residential area of Castlemaine.
Levee Banks Project
Mount Alexander Shire Council is developing six levee banks and waterway improvements to protect homes, businesses, roads and footpaths in flood-prone areas including Campbells Creek, Chewton and Castlemaine. As of March 2026, the project remains in the development phase: finalising designs, obtaining planning permits, resolving land and heritage requirements, and preparing documentation for Council to approve entry into the construction (delivery) phase. No construction has commenced. Levees planned include a 430 m earthen and concrete levee at Elizabeth Street, a 580 m levee at Campbells Creek township, a 100 m levee at Central Cabins and Van Park, and a 50 m levee at National School Lane.Engineering advice was provided by GHD.
Castlemaine Art Museum Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the heritage-listed 1931 Castlemaine Art Museum building, with Mount Alexander Shire Council leading delivery in partnership with Castlemaine Art Museum and the Victorian Government. The funded works focus on improved all-abilities access to the entrance, protection of heritage elements, critical building upgrades, more sustainable operations and better capacity to host touring exhibitions.
Castlemaine Railway Precinct Masterplan
The Castlemaine Railway Precinct Masterplan is a long-term strategic framework adopted by Mount Alexander Shire Council in December 2023 to guide renewal of the historic railway precinct. The plan supports heritage conservation, improved pedestrian and cycling connections, activation of underutilised land, enhancement of Barkers Creek, adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and future mixed community, tourism and commercial opportunities. The project remains in the implementation and funding phase with Council, VicTrack and the Victorian Government progressing future delivery priorities.
1,101 residents of Campbells Creek are employed, from a labour force of 1,141. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 2,771, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Campbells Creek features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.6%, and 3.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,101 residents are employed while the unemployment rate matches Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation is slightly below standard (58.8% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 22.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account. The primary employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and education & training.
The area displays a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.2% of local workers, below Regional Vic.'s 7.5%. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.4% and the labour force expanded by 2.9%, leading to an unemployment fall of 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.1%, a labour force decline of 0.3%, and unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Campbells Creek. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Campbells Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Campbells Creek is $1,399 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $709 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,015 a year against an average of $60,929. 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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The suburb of Campbells Creek shows a median taxpayer income of $47,015 and an average of $60,929 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional Vic.'s median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $51,538 (median) and $66,790 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Campbells Creek, between the 28th and 30th percentiles.
The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.5% of residents (791 people), mirroring regional levels where 30.3% occupy this bracket. After housing, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Campbells Creek had 813 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Campbells Creek, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Campbells Creek was in line with that of Regional Vic., at 39.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (45.6%) or rented (14.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional Vic. average at $1,408, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Regional Vic.'s $1,430 and $285.
Nationally, Campbells Creek's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Campbells Creek counted 813 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 956 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 71.0% of all households, consisting of 27.6% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.0%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households representing 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 individuals is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.6% of adults in Campbells Creek hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 222 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct regionally, with university qualification rates (28.6% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%, showing the community's focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational and technical skills are also prominent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (25.5%). Participation in education is remarkably high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal study. This comprises 10.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Campbells Creek means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 11 active transport stops operating within Campbells Creek. These stops are serviced by 1 individual routes, collectively providing 15 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 471 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 2% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. Some 22.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 2 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.8% of residents in Campbells Creek report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 metrics suggest relatively favorable outcomes for Campbells Creek residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results generally aligned with national benchmarks, a standard rate of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and the proportion of private health coverage standing relatively low at roughly 51% of the total population (~1,240 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were identified as mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.7 and 9.0% of residents, respectively, while 65.8% reported being entirely free of medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (508 people), which is lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Campbells Creek is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Campbells Creek exhibits below average cultural diversity, with 88.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 96.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in Campbells Creek was found to be Christianity, representing 27.7% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common groups represented in Campbells Creek are English, making up 33.3% of the population, Australian, making up 27.0% of the population, and Irish, making up 9.7% of the population.
Furthermore, there are key differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Campbells Creek (compared to 0.4% regionally), Scottish at 9.5% (compared to 8.8%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Campbells Creek is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 18.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Campbells Creek of 44 years is close to the Regional Vic. median of 43 and significantly higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Campbells Creek has a greater proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (15.1%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (8.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.7% to 13.2% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 13.3% to 12.1%. By 2041, Campbells Creek is projected to undergo significant adjustments in its age structure.
Leading this demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will expand by 9% (32 people), increasing to 400 from 367, while the 5 to 14 and 75 to 84 cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Campbells Creek
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 176 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,071 at the 2021 Census → 2,434 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 (SAL20457). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.