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Canterbury (Vic.) has an estimated 7,740 residents, down from 7,800 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 2,465 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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As of Aug 2026, the population in the suburb of Canterbury (Vic.) is estimated at around 7,740, according to AreaSearch evaluations of regional ABS demographic updates alongside new addresses validated since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 7,800 people, this indicates a reduction of 60 people (0.8%). This adjustment is derived from an estimated resident population of 7,739 determined by AreaSearch after assessing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating 14 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With 2,465 persons per square kilometer, the locality exhibits a density ratio situated within the upper quartile of nationwide areas assessed by AreaSearch.
Demographic expansion across recent periods has been underpinned almost exclusively by overseas migration, which served as the primary catalyst for population gains. For each SA2 location, AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws upon 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures, applying a weighted aggregation approach to transfer LGA population increases to SA2 divisions. For the years 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are utilized across all territories. Given these forecasted demographic patterns, the suburb of Canterbury (Vic.) is projected to track in the lower quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2-level projections pointing to a gain of 138 persons to 2041, representing an overall rise of 1.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
104 new dwellings have been approved in Canterbury (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch examination of ABS building approval figures distributed from statistical area records, Canterbury has averaged approximately 20 approved dwellings each year, generating an estimated total of 104 homes across the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been registered. Amid local population shrinkage, incoming residential stock has generally matched demand and maintained solid options for purchasers, with newly approved homes carrying an average expected construction cost of $1,422,000, underscoring developer focus on upmarket, premium builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $12.1 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment momentum.
Per capita residential construction in Canterbury is roughly half the level observed across Greater Melbourne and sits at the 16th percentile across the country, constraining buyer selection and reinforcing interest in established dwellings. This subdued approval volume relative to national averages underscores the suburb's mature urban footprint and potential planning limitations. Newly approved developments consist of 43.0% detached houses alongside 57.0% medium and high-density formats. This higher proportion of compact living options creates attainable price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. It marks a significant transition from the current housing distribution (where 65.0% are houses), demonstrating a scarcity of developable sites as well as evolving lifestyle preferences for varied housing types. At approximately 915 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits the hallmarks of an established market. Projections based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch indicate that Canterbury will add 137 residents through to 2041. Present construction trends suggest that upcoming residential supply will adequately accommodate demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling local population expansion to exceed ongoing estimates.
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Development applications around Canterbury (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Canterbury (Vic.), worth an estimated $330 million. A further 126 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.5 billion. 30 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning developments and civic infrastructure initiatives play a major role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects anticipated to influence the suburb. Prominent developments include Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill), Glyndon Residences, Highfield Park Residential Estate, and 359-365 Canterbury Road Retail Development, with significant schemes outlined below.
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Rochester Canterbury
Integrated retirement living, residential aged care and community precinct on Rochester Road in Canterbury, VIC, developed by BASScare and designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke. The approved masterplan comprises 62 retirement living apartments (2 and 3 bedroom, including penthouses) plus 5 townhomes, alongside 45 residential aged care suites. Community facilities include a cafe with grocer, community hall, activity rooms, pool, spa, sauna, gym, allied health rooms, cinema, salon, art studio and craft workshop, with landscaping oriented around the adjacent Shrublands Creek Reserve.Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026, with residents able to move in from late 2028. Note: the site was previously marketed as a separate 42-residence Canterbury Gardens townhouse and apartment proposal by Luxe Property Group; that scheme does not appear to have proceeded and has been superseded by the BASScare redevelopment.
Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill)
A boutique collection of 28 luxury residences above ground-floor retail in the heart of the historic Maling Road precinct. The project was designed by Carr Architecture and developed by Figurehead.
Glyndon Residences
A boutique collection of 13 architecturally designed luxury townhouses in Camberwell, conceived by Cera Stribley with interiors by Lauren Tarrant. Rooted in the area's architectural heritage, the project reinterprets Federation-era elegance through a contemporary lens with Parisian influences. Each home features 'Your Other Space' - a private flexible retreat in the secure basement, and achieves a 7.5-star energy rating. Designed for living, built for life.
Highfield Park Residential Estate
Proposed low-rise apartment and townhouse development of approximately 35 dwellings on a large consolidated site adjacent to Highfield Park, currently in planning with City of Boroondara. A recent planning application, PP25/0938, was lodged for 'Buildings and works (roof) in a Heritage Overlay' at the 37 Highfield Road address portion of the consolidated site.
Canterbury Community Precinct
Redevelopment of the Canterbury Community Precinct to provide modern health, wellbeing, and community services. The project involved restoring and redeveloping heritage buildings in Canterbury Gardens to create a contemporary hub featuring meeting spaces, the Maling Heritage Centre, and the Canterbury History Group.
Parring Collection
An exclusive ensemble of 14 townhouse-style residences by Orion International Group in Balwyn. Planning permit granted; project website live with design by Ascui & Co and landscape by Jack Merlo. Positioned close to parklands, retail and schools.
White & Weston Balwyn Village
A sophisticated collection of 45 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a low-rise three-level building designed by Cera Stribley with gardens by Jack Merlo. Features a full-line Coles supermarket at ground level, opposite Balwyn Park with premium finishes including Miele appliances, a 7.5-star NatHERS rating, and an energy-optimised design aligned with Sustainability Victoria's Whole of Home Initiative. Construction has commenced, with demolition completed and builders mobilising on site.
359-365 Canterbury Road Retail Development
Proposed retail and commercial development involving three adjoining retail freeholds with a cafe, offices/showroom, and warehousing. The site offers potential for value-add redevelopment subject to council approval, aiming to enhance local retail spaces and provide modern commercial facilities with parking and improved access.
4,092 residents of Canterbury (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 4,187. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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AreaSearch statistical aggregations highlight a highly qualified local talent pool in Canterbury with substantial professional services representation, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.3%, and an estimated 1.6% rise in employment over the preceding year. Employed residents numbered 4,092 as of March 2026, with an unemployment rate 2.5% lower than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, though the participation rate of 62.9% trails the broader metropolitan figure of 70.1%. Additionally, Census metrics revealed that 49.1% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment is centered primarily around health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and education & training.
The local labour force demonstrates pronounced specialization in professional & technical fields, where representation reaches 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction accounts for a smaller share of jobs, engaging only 5.6% of workers in Canterbury compared with 9.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Comparing the resident working population from the Census against local job numbers indicates that a substantial proportion of workers commute to external employment hubs. According to AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM figures across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.6% alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% gain in the labour pool, corresponding to a 0.2 percentage point lift. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide perspective on upcoming workforce demand across five and ten-year horizons when applied to the local industrial base. Across Australia, total jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with trajectories varying markedly by sector. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the specific employment profile of Canterbury indicates projected local job expansion of 7.6% over five years and 15.2% over ten years (this model represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Canterbury (Vic.) is $2,877 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,102 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,247 a year against an average of $126,680. The average runs 94% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Tax statistics aggregated by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 position personal earnings in the suburb of Canterbury at exceptional levels relative to the nation. Median taxable income in the suburb of Canterbury is $65,247 and the average reaches $126,680, outperforming Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Incorporating a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated levels to roughly $71,524 for the median and $138,867 for the average as of March 2026. Census metrics place local personal, family, and household earnings between the 85th and 95th percentiles across Australia.
The single largest cohort involves 37.7% of individuals taking home $4000+ each week (2,917 residents), whereas across Greater Melbourne the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket represents the largest group at 32.8%. Furthermore, 48.8% of households generate weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, underpinning elevated consumer expenditure. Households preserve 87.7% of earnings following accommodation expenses, and the community sits in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Canterbury (Vic.) had 2,793 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 11% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $515 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing stock in Canterbury consists of 64.7% separate houses alongside 35.4% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas the Melbourne metro area features 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably pronounced at 49.1%, exceeding metropolitan averages, while mortgaged properties account for 31.3% and rental accommodation represents 19.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $3,500, well above the Melbourne metro average of $2,000 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $515, outstripping the Melbourne metro benchmark of $390 and the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Canterbury (Vic.) counted 2,793 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 21% 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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Families constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements, accounting for 77.3% of total households, made up of couples with children (38.5%), couples without children (28.5%), and single parent families (9.3%). Non-family dwellings make up 22.7% of the landscape, primarily lone person households (21.1%) and group households (1.7%). The typical household comprises a median of 2.7 people, compared to 2.6 across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.0% of adults in Canterbury (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 34.7% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 6.7% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,312 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,173 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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Qualifications across Canterbury substantially exceed regional and national figures, with 57.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, against 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins significant strength in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential category at 34.7%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 17.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational qualifications comprise 15.5% of credentials for residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 6.7%. Student enrollment is robust throughout the community, with 32.1% of the population attending an educational institution.
This proportion encompasses 10.5% participating in secondary education, 9.0% in primary education, and 8.9% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Canterbury (Vic.) reaches 30 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Canterbury includes 30 active stops across bus and lightrail networks. A total of 8 routes operate across these boarding points, delivering 2,709 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is favorable, with local residents situated an average of 215 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's residential orientation, external commuting is prevalent, with private cars serving as the primary mode of travel for 81% of commuters, alongside 9% traveling by train and 4% walking. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 49.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 circumstances.
Daily timetables provide an average of 387 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 90 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.2% of residents in Canterbury (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Evaluations of chronic illness and mortality metrics by AreaSearch indicate excellent health outcomes in Canterbury, with younger age groups showing minimal incidence of routine health conditions. Uptake of private health insurance is unusually high, covering approximately 77% of all residents (5,927 people). In comparison, coverage stands at 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported health conditions in the locality, each recorded among 6.8 and 6.8% of residents, respectively, while 71.2% indicated having no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% throughout Greater Melbourne.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 26.5% of the local population (2,051 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 15.1%. Wellbeing indicators among older residents remain above average, although relatively less elevated nationally than the figures recorded for the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.5% of Canterbury (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 27.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.3%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Canterbury is pronounced relative to most suburban areas, with overseas-born individuals making up 32.5% of the community and 27.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, accounting for 45.5% of residents in Canterbury. Regarding specific religious groups, Judaism represents 0.6% of local residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage and ancestry, the three largest backgrounds identified in Canterbury are English (22.3%), Australian (19.4%), and Chinese (14.7%), with Chinese ancestry noticeably exceeding the regional benchmark of 6.5%. Other ancestries exhibit varied local representation, including Sri Lankan at 0.8% of Canterbury (vs 0.8% regionally), Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%), and Vietnamese at 1.2% (vs 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Canterbury (Vic.) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 24.5% 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 suburb of Canterbury (Vic.) features an older demographic structure relative to regional norms. According to updates as at August 2026, senior and retiree age brackets (65+) constitute 26.5% of the population, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up only 18.0%, trailing the metropolitan proportion of 32.1%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 46 as at August 2026, matching the level from the 2021 Census, which sat 9 years higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and above the national median of 38 at that Census.
Following the Census, senior cohorts expanded from 23.4% of residents to an estimated 26.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, retiree and elderly demographics are forecasted to capture the vast majority of population gains, increasing by 536 residents (26%) to reach 2,587, while children, young adults, middle-aged groups, and young retirees are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Canterbury (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,800 at the 2021 Census → 7,740 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 (SAL20468). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.