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Capel Sound has an estimated 5,039 residents, down from 5,246 at the 2021 Census — a change of 207 people, or 3.9%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,093 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the broader region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Capel Sound has an estimated population of approximately 5,039 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 207 people (3.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,246 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 5,033, which was projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an extra 52 validated new addresses identified since the Census.
Such a population size translates to a density of 1,093 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical averages recorded across other locations studied by AreaSearch. In recent times, population gains were mostly driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for about 68.0% of the overall growth. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 sector, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For sectors not represented in this dataset, AreaSearch uses Regional and LGA projections from the Victorian State Government published in 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method to translate population increases from LGA to SA2 frameworks. Age group growth rates from these aggregations are also projected forward for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a major expansion is anticipated for statistical areas in the highest quartile analyzed by AreaSearch, with this specific locality projected to grow by 1,078 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, showing a total increase of 21.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
221 new dwellings have been approved in Capel Sound over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 8.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction permits allocated from statistical division data, the suburb of Capel Sound has averaged approximately 44 new dwelling approvals yearly, representing a total of roughly 221 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, a total of 13 approvals have been documented. In the context of declining population numbers over recent periods, construction volume has remained relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for home buyers, while new builds carry a mean construction cost of $506,000, pointing to a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $20.4 million during the current financial year, demonstrating steady business development funding. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Capel Sound exhibits 65.0% higher per capita residential building activity, which should give prospective buyers plenty of options, even though building volumes have softened of late. Modern building permits consist of 55.0% separate houses and 45.0% multi-unit dwellings, showcasing a growing selection of medium-density choices that provide diverse opportunities across different budget levels, ranging from traditional family residences to more economical compact designs. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock, which currently stands at 71.0% houses, indicating a decreasing supply of vacant land and a shift toward modern lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area has roughly 153 people per residential permit, which reflects a low-density building market. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Capel Sound will add 1,072 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing should easily satisfy this demand, offering positive conditions for property purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Capel Sound
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 33 current infrastructure and development projects close to Capel Sound, worth an estimated $1.19 billion. 9 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and tourism. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development strategies exert a significant influence on a region's trajectory. In total, no projects have been flagged by AreaSearch as having an influence on this immediate vicinity. Primary regional works include Corridor Preservation For Melbourne Outer Metropolitan Ring Road/E6, the Level Crossing Removal Project, Additional VLocity Trains, and the Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion, with the details below identifying those most likely to be relevant.
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Rosedale Residential Development
A luxury private estate featuring 40 single-level townhouses (2-3 bedrooms) designed for downsizers and young families on the Mornington Peninsula. Located in its own boutique community within Rosebud, offering quality low-maintenance homes near beaches, golf courses, vineyards and Peninsula amenities.
2135 Point Nepean Road, Rye
A three-storey, mixed-use building comprising 20 architecturally designed apartments (9 x 2-bedroom and 11 x 3-bedroom) above a ground-floor retail and car park area. The Cera Stribley Architects-designed development features a curved facade, high-end finishes, residents' lounge, beach showers, 'beach box' storage, and a rooftop with a pool, deck, and barbecue facilities, with coastal views.
6 Napier Street Hotel Development
DA approved development for a residential boutique hotel comprising a five-storey building with basement parking, ground floor restaurant, and onsite parking. Positioned on a 1,029sqm corner site close to the waterfront in Rye's commercial precinct.
Rye Foreshore Promenade Redevelopment
The Rye Foreshore Promenade Redevelopment is part of the Rye Township Plan Stage 1, Part B. The project creates a strong central axis to the pier, acting as the main gateway to the foreshore. Works include a refurbished central walkway, new plaza spaces, pedestrian crossings on Point Nepean Road, connecting pathways, and landscaping. The project enhances public open space by replacing the eastern pier carpark and improves connectivity and accessibility for the community.
Rye Pier Reconstruction
Two-stage reconstruction of Rye Pier delivering a wider timber deck, updated L-shaped head with accessible low landings, solar lighting, seating, interpretative signage trail and improved all-abilities access. Stage 1 rebuilt the pier approach in 2022; Stage 2 rebuilt and upgraded the outer pier and head in 2023-2024. The pier reopened to the community and final works were completed in June 2024.
Dromana Pier Redevelopment
Complete rebuild of the historic Dromana Pier by Parks Victoria with Victorian Government funding. The project replaces the old, deteriorated 1950s concrete structure with a completely new 180-metre structure featuring solid timber decking, enhanced accessibility, tiered seating, a lower landing for boat access, and safety railings.
Shaping Greater Dromana Plan
Strategic framework adopted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in September 2024 providing a long-term vision for the Greater Dromana area. The plan coordinates Council-led initiatives across five key themes: environmental protection and climate resilience, sustainable transport and movement networks, community infrastructure and open space, local economic development, and affordable and diverse housing. It also informs concurrent management plans for the Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment and Parkdale/Hillview Community Reserve.
Dromana Hub Shopping Centre Refurbishment & Expansion
Redevelopment of the Dromana Hub, the retail and commercial heart of Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula. The project covers two anchor sites around the existing supermarket: a Northern beachfront corner site focused on retail and food and beverage with a strong pedestrian link to the foreshore, and a Southern site behind the supermarket proposed as a new medical centre. Designed by Finnis Architects, the two buildings share a red Corten batten facade language intended to lift the architectural quality of the precinct's carpark and perimeter sites.
1,767 residents of Capel Sound are employed, from a labour force of 1,891. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 42.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,547, about 90% 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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Capel Sound features a mixed employment base that includes both white and blue collar jobs across various industries, with an unemployment rate of 6.6% and an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch data from statistical areas. By March 2026, 1,767 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 1.8% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 42.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census data indicate that 14.7% of residents work from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong concentration of jobs in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, making up only 4.7% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of resident workers against the local working population from Census data. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic areas, the recent 12-month timeframe saw a 0.9% rise in employment alongside a 0.3% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in its unemployment rate. Employment outlooks for the nation from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective workforce demand in the suburb of Capel Sound. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests the suburb's workforce would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Capel Sound is $950 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $558 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,113 a year against an average of $52,965. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recently published ATO postcode-level statistics for financial year 2023, the suburb of Capel Sound recorded a median taxpayer income of $39,113 and an average income of $52,965. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average outcomes of $57,688 and $75,164 throughout Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these values at roughly $42,876 for the median and $58,060 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Capel Sound are positioned between the 2nd and 7th percentiles on a national scale.
Income distribution statistics show that 33.7% of residents (1,698 individuals) earn between $400 - 799 weekly, whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 32.8%. Local financial conditions indicate widespread budget pressure, with 42.4% of households living on modest weekly incomes under $800. Property affordability challenges are severe, leaving only 78.8% of income after housing costs, which sits in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Capel Sound had 2,341 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 3% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,603 a month. Rent absorbs 36.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.9%. 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 property types in the suburb of Capel Sound at the time of the latest Census consisted of 71.0% detached houses and 28.9% alternative housing options, such as duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Capel Sound was substantially higher than the Melbourne metropolitan rate, standing at 43.7%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (23.6%) or occupied by tenants (32.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,603 was significantly lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost of $350 was also below the metropolitan figure of $390.
Across the country, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Capel Sound are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Capel Sound counted 2,341 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the main household type at 54.3% of the total, consisting of 13.4% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 45.7%, with single-person households representing 43.1% and group households making up 2.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 1.9 residents is lower than the Greater Melbourne norm of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.4% of adults in Capel Sound hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 263 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 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 suburb faces educational headwinds, with university degree attainment rates (15.4%) sitting substantially lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This scenario highlights both a development challenge and an opportunity for focused education programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.1% and postgraduate degrees at 1.9%. Vocational and technical abilities are highly represented, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (26.9%). A notable 22.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal studies.
This group comprises 9.1% enrolled in primary education, 6.3% attending secondary schools, and 1.5% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Capel Sound reaches 38 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 540 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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An evaluation of local public transport options shows 38 operational transit stops in the suburb of Capel Sound, which are serviced by a combination of buses. These transit points accommodate 3 distinct routes, which combine to support 540 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 244 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb to commute, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 95%. Vehicle ownership stands at a mean of 0.9 per household, sitting below the regional average.
Roughly 14.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be a reflection of pandemic-related restrictions. The average frequency of public transport services is 77 daily trips across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 14 trips per week for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
51.2% of residents in Capel Sound report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 14.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.8 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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Significant health issues are apparent throughout the suburb of Capel Sound, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term medical conditions, which affect both younger and older resident cohorts, while the proportion of people with private medical insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~2,411 individuals). This compares to a private coverage rate of 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses among residents are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 14.1 and 10.5% of the population, respectively, while 51.2% reported having no chronic medical conditions, in contrast to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents of working age experience notable health difficulties, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. The suburb has 46.1% of its population aged 65 and over (2,322 individuals), which is significantly higher than the 15.0% average across Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among older residents show some challenges, with national comparative standings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Capel Sound is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 7.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (29.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Capel Sound displays lower levels of cultural diversity relative to average locations, with 80.8% of residents born in Australia, 88.3% holding citizenship, and 92.4% communicating only in English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 50.3% of local residents. However, the most distinct variation from regional averages is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Capel Sound are English, representing 34.2% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional benchmark of 20.1%, Australian, representing 29.2% of residents, which is well above the regional average of 18.4%, and Scottish at 8.7%.
Furthermore, there are notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Italian ancestry representing 4.4% of the population (compared to 5.2% across the region), Maltese at 0.6% (compared to 1.1%), and Macedonian at 0.2% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Capel Sound is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 14.9% 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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With a median age of 59, the suburb of Capel Sound is much older than Greater Melbourne, where the median is 37, and similarly exceeds the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age range (17.5%) but a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (7.4%). This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is also well above the national benchmark of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 15.6% to 17.5% of the local population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has contracted from 8.9% to 7.4%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic forecasts project major adjustments in the local age distribution. Leading these changes, the cohort aged 85+ is expected to grow by 90% (594 people), expanding to 1,255 from 660. The aging trend is highly apparent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 89% of the projected growth, whereas the cohorts aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 are both projected to shrink in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Capel Sound
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,246 at the 2021 Census → 5,039 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 (SAL20476). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.