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Campbells Creek has an estimated 2,430 residents, up from 2,071 at the 2021 Census — a change of 359 people, or 17.3%. 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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As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident count for the suburb of Campbells Creek stands at approximately 2,430, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population releases with 176 validated new addresses logged following the Census. This marks an expansion of 359 people (17.3%) above the 2,071 people recorded in the 2021 Census, drawing upon an estimated resident population of 2,422 established through the June 2025 ABS ERP figures. With a density of 97 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Campbells Creek offers generous physical space alongside capacity for expansion.
Furthermore, the 17.3% surge recorded since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 area (4.4%) as well as the SA4 region, positioning the locality as a standout growth performer, with interstate migration serving as the primary demographic catalyst by supplying approximately 57.99999999999999% of recent population gains. Demographic projections adopted by AreaSearch utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets with a 2022 base year across SA2 territories, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases through weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 divisions. These models also extrapolate cohort-specific growth rates for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward across this horizon, the suburb of Campbells Creek is projected to experience a net population contraction of 146 persons by 2041 under this framework. Despite this aggregate reduction, certain demographics are set to expand, particularly the 45 to 54 age group, which is forecast to gain 34 people.
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106 new dwellings have been approved in Campbells Creek over the past five years, an average of 21 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 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% 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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Examining ABS residential building approvals aggregated by statistical district, AreaSearch records an annual average of roughly 21 approved dwellings in Campbells Creek, amounting to approximately 106 homes across the past 5 financial years, with 29 approvals already logged during FY-25. Because an average of 3.8 new residents per year arrived for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 and FY-25), construction has lagged behind demand, a dynamic that typically spurs competitive buying conditions and upward price momentum. New homes reflect an expected construction cost averaging $503,000, moderately higher than regional benchmarks and indicative of high-standard builds, while $5.2 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year highlights the area's predominantly residential character.
Dwelling construction per capita in Campbells Creek exceeds the Rest of Vic. level by 61.0%, affording incoming purchasers a greater range of opportunities. Of these new approvals, 95.0% comprise detached houses and 5.0% represent townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood fabric centered around spacious family residences. Demonstrating approximately 69 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical attributes of an active growth market. Given that demographic modeling points toward a stabilizing or shrinking local population, future residential demand pressures in Campbells Creek are likely to moderate, creating favorable conditions for prospective property buyers.
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Development applications around Campbells Creek
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Campbells Creek, worth an estimated $2.02 billion. 20 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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Infrastructure investments, major works, and strategic planning decisions play a decisive role in shaping local growth and community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 2 key projects positioned to influence the district, with primary initiatives including the Levee Banks Project, Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade, Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, and Regional Housing Fund.
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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.
1,097 residents of Campbells Creek are employed, from a labour force of 1,138. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 58.5%. 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 2,767, 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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With a low unemployment rate of 3.5% and estimated annual jobs growth of 3.2%, Campbells Creek maintains a capable local workforce supported by strong representation across essential services, according to aggregated statistical district figures from AreaSearch. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,097, while the local jobless rate sat 0.2% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., alongside a labor participation rate of 58.5% that tracks below the 61.1% benchmark for Regional Vic.. Additionally, Census records show that 22.8% of workers operated from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 containment measures.
Leading fields of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and education & training. Industrial manufacturing demonstrates strong local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a comparatively minor footprint, engaging just 1.2% of workers in Campbells Creek against 7.5% across Regional Vic.. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers per resident highlights a higher-than-average availability of employment within the immediate locality. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical series reveal that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.0% expansion of the labor force drove a 0.4 percentage points drop in unemployment across Campbells Creek. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force contract by 0.3%, with the unemployment rate declining by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term national labor projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 anticipate nationwide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely by sector. When applied to the specific industrial profile of Campbells Creek, these models suggest local job opportunities could increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation provided for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population shifts.
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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According to aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Campbells Creek recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $47,015 alongside an average of $60,929, sitting below national standards as well as the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $51,538 and average earnings at $66,790. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within Campbells Creek ranked between the 28th and 30th percentiles.
Looking at distribution brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest segment, encompassing 32.5% of residents (789 people) compared to 30.3% across the wider region, while post-housing income retention stands at 86.1% and the SEIFA index places the community 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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Residential stock in Campbells Creek at the latest Census consisted of 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Regional Vic. balance of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership mirrored the Regional Vic. proportion at 39.9%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (45.6%) or occupied by tenants (14.4%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $1,408 were lower than the Regional Vic. benchmark of $1,430, whereas median weekly rent reached $320 against $285 regionally. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Campbells Creek are notably more affordable than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Campbells Creek counted 813 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 954 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 71.0% of all households, consisting of couples without children (29.4%), couples with children (27.6%), and single parent families (12.9%). Non-family residences account for the remaining 29.0%, comprising lone person households at 26.6% and group dwellings at 2.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, exceeding 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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Attainment levels in the local area show strong academic orientation, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, comfortably surpassing the 21.7% benchmark for Rest of Vic.. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification tier at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Concurrently, practical and vocational skills remain widespread, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (25.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 29.0% of residents actively undertaking education. Within this cohort, 10.6% attend primary school, 8.5% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.1% participate in 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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Commuter networks across Campbells Creek comprise 11 active public transit stops connected by 1 routes, which together supply 15 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate overall, with local residents situated an average distance of 471 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the outward commuting patterns typical of a residential community, private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for 91% of workers, alongside 2% cycling. Household vehicle ownership sits at an above-average 1.7 cars per dwelling, while 22.8% of the workforce operated from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 2 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual boarding location.
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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Public health outcomes across Campbells Creek reflect favorable conditions, with AreaSearch evaluations of health conditions and mortality rates aligning closely with broader Australian benchmarks and displaying expected rates of standard health conditions across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively subdued at approximately 51% of the overall population (~1,238 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the area, affecting 9.7 and 9.0% of residents, respectively, whereas 65.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the 63.4% rate recorded across Regional Vic..
Although working-age cohorts display an above-average incidence of long-term health issues, outcomes for older demographics remain positive, with the 22.0% of residents aged 65 and over (534 people) tracking below the 24.0% regional proportion and demonstrating wellness indicators consistent with national standards.
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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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced in Campbells Creek, where 88.0% of residents are Australian-born, 92.2% hold Australian citizenship, and 96.6% communicate solely in English within the home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 27.7% of the local population, while Judaism demonstrates the most distinct relative concentration at 0.4% compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral origins based on parents' country of birth, the primary backgrounds reported in Campbells Creek are English (33.3%), Australian (27.0%), and Irish (9.7%). Additionally, several other backgrounds show elevated representation relative to broader benchmarks, including Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.4% regionally), Scottish at 9.5% (against 8.8%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Campbells Creek is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 17.8% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Campbells Creek aligns closely with the broader Regional Vic. demographic profile, exhibiting a maximum variation of 3.3 percentage points across cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 44, matching the 2021 Census baseline, standing 1 year older than the Regional Vic. Census benchmark of 43, and exceeding the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of seniors and retirees aged 65+ has grown from 20.6% to an estimated 22.0%. Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 young to middle-aged adult bracket is projected to see the strongest net increase, rising by 17 residents (3%) to 530, whereas child, young adult, and senior cohorts are anticipated to contract.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 176 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,071 at the 2021 Census → 2,430 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 (SAL20457). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.