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Canadian has an estimated 4,344 residents, up from 4,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 246 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 161 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 558 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Canadian's population is estimated at around 4,344 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 246 people (6.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,098 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,338, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 161 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 557 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
Canadian's 6.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Vic. (4.3%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national regional areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 1,508 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 34.6% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
165 new dwellings have been approved in Canadian over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Canadian has recorded around 33 residential properties granted approval annually, with an estimated 165 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 25 so far in FY-26. At an average of 1.8 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $356,000.
Also, $8,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. When measured against Rest of Vic., Canadian has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 60th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity shows 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 86.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 254 people per approval, Canadian reflects a low density area. Looking ahead, Canadian is expected to grow by 1,502 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Canadian
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Canadian, worth an estimated $46 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.38 billion. 13 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks, Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault, Sebastopol Community Hub, and Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks
A community-led waterways restoration project funded by a Victorian Government Green Links Program grant of $701,000. Led by the Bunanyung Landscape Alliance in partnership with the Yarrowee-Leigh Catchment Group, the project restores 13 sites along Ballarat waterways spanning 80.5 hectares and 9.8 kilometres of the Yarrowee River, Specimen Vale Creek, Canadian Creek and connecting tributaries. Works involve extensive weed control, replanting 39,500 indigenous plants, and creating habitat for threatened species including the Growling Grass Frog, brush-tailed phascogale and platypus.Delivery is led by five local Landcare and Friends groups, with 66 scheduled planting days in 2025 alone. The project also integrates community planting events, Traditional Owner cultural knowledge, and ecological plant selection guided by Ballarat ecologist Tim D'Ombrain's native plant community mapping system. Target completion is 2026.
Sovereign Hill Master Plan: Gold Vault
The Gold Vault is a proposed 1,000 square metre immersive visitor experience and the hero project of Sovereign Hill's 20-year Master Plan. Designed to attract up to 100,000 additional visitors annually, the new pavilion will combine high-security displays of Victoria's most significant gold collection items with interactive digital installations, dramatic lighting and curated artefacts from Sovereign Hill, the Victorian State Collection and partner institutions. The project will also deliver a redesigned arrival and orientation zone with new Welcome to Country experiences, retail and amenities.Sovereign Hill received 500,000 dollars from the Victorian Enabling Tourism Fund in 2024 to develop the schematic design, and the 17.9 million dollar build is currently the headline ask in the Ballarat. Now and Into the Future: Enabling Growth 2026 advocacy campaign ahead of the 2026 Victorian state election. The project is forecast to create between 124 and 168 construction jobs and 21 to 37 ongoing jobs, and will incorporate solar panels and energy-efficient design as part of Sovereign Hill's transition to net zero energy, waste and water.
Canadian Views Estate
A residential estate located in Ballarat's east, opposite Canadian Lead Primary School. The estate offered land and house and land packages for sale.
Eastwood Community Hub
A $17.54 million redevelopment of the Eastwood Leisure Complex in central Ballarat, replacing the 1940s-era facility with a contemporary, fully accessible multipurpose community hub. Jointly funded by the City of Ballarat and the Federal Government's Growing Regions Program, the project involves demolishing the outdated buildings, while retaining and recladding the existing basketball stadium. The new hub features a main hall for 275 people, training rooms, flexible meeting spaces, a conference and event space, and a 5-star Green Star target.
Joseph's Place Estate
A collection of 40 two- and three-bedroom townhouses in a full turnkey package. The homes feature contemporary designs, sundrenched open-plan living and dining areas, kitchens with stone benchtops, and quality appliances. The development is located less than 3km from Ballarat Central.
Delacombe Town Centre Stage 3
Stage 3 of Delacombe Town Centre is under construction and will expand the retail precinct with a new Coles, ALDI, approximately 13 to 14 specialty retail stores, additional parking and supporting infrastructure, strengthening the centre as the primary shopping destination for Ballarat's growing western and southern suburbs.
Clayton Rise Estate
The Clayton Rise Estate is a boutique residential estate located in Canadian, Victoria. It consists of titled land lots, with one of the properties noted as being a 'recently finalized' allotment. The estate is situated close to various local amenities, including parks and schools.
Pennyweight Gully Estate
An exclusive house and land development with 22 homes on 0.78 hectares. The project is sold out. It is located near Pennyweight Gully and Sparrow Ground Reserve, and a shared path upgrade is proposed nearby to connect the estate to other areas.
2,381 residents of Canadian are employed, from a labour force of 2,476. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 67.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 3,437, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Canadian possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.8%, and 0.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,381 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.2% above Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (67.4% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 19.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area has particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.0% of local workers, below Regional Vic.'s 7.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force increased by 1.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment contracted by 0.1%, the labour force fell by 0.3%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Canadian. 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 Canadian's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% 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 Canadian is $1,438 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,817 a year against an average of $67,948. 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 Canadian's income level is in line with the national averages according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Canadian's median income among taxpayers is $52,817 and the average income stands at $67,948, which compares to figures for Regional Vic.'s of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,898 (median) and $74,485 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Canadian, between the 31st and 38th percentiles.
Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.6% of residents (1,372 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 32nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Canadian had 1,578 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,387 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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 Canadian, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.2% houses and 13.9% 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 Canadian was lagging that of Regional Vic., at 28.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (35.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional Vic. average at $1,387, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Regional Vic.'s $1,430 and $285.
Nationally, Canadian'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
Canadian counted 1,578 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,673 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 64.8% of all households, comprising 25.6% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.2%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 5.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people matches the Regional Vic. average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.6% of adults in Canadian hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 216 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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 area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (28.6% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (23.7%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Canadian reaches 11 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 11 active transport stops operating within Canadian. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 508 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 344 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. Some 19.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.3% of residents in Canadian report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Canadian, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~2,332 people). This compares to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 12.2 and 10.0% of residents, respectively, while 61.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (886 people), which is lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Canadian is largely Australian-born, at 86.3% of residents, with 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Canadian was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.9% of its population being citizens, 86.3% born in Australia, and 90.1% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Canadian was found to be Christianity, which makes up 42.7% of people in Canadian. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.5% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Canadian are English, comprising 29.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 28.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.1% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Canadian (vs 1.7% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (vs 8.8%) and South Australian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Canadian is 37. 30.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The 37-year median age in Canadian is considerably lower than Regional Vic.'s average of 43 as well as very close to the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 25 - 34 year-olds are particularly prominent (18.4%), while the 55 - 64 group is comparatively smaller (9.1%) than in Regional Vic.. In the period since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 16.1% to 18.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 10.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Canadian's age structure.
The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 497 people (62%) from 799 to 1,297. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort grows by a modest 6% (33 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Canadian
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 — 161 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,098 at the 2021 Census → 4,344 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 (SAL20461). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.