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Cardigan has an estimated 3,086 residents, up from 1,064 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,022 people, or 190.0%. Growth has averaged 25.8% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 744 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. Density is about 76 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Cardigan is calculated to be approximately 3,086 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,022 people (190.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,064 people. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 3,086, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with an additional 744 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 75 persons per square kilometer, which offers ample space per resident and opportunities for future development. The 190.0% expansion in the suburb of Cardigan since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Vic. (4.3%), as well as the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 74.0% of total population increases during recent periods, though all factors including natural growth and overseas migration registered positive gains. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, adjusting them through a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age bracket from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward at demographic trends for the suburb of Cardigan, exceptional expansion, positioning it in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, is anticipated over the timeframe, with the suburb of Cardigan expected to grow by 3,071 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a rise of 99.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
606 new dwellings have been approved in Cardigan over the past five years, an average of 121 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 39 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 101 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 100, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics allocated from statistical area data, Cardigan has registered approximately 121 residential properties receiving approval annually, with an estimated 606 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 92 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.5 new residents per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips new supply, which typically drives price growth and intensifies buyer competition, while new homes are being constructed at an average value of $497,000, showing developer interest in the premium segment with upmarket properties.
Furthermore, $412,000 in commercial development approvals have been registered this financial year, pointing to a mostly residential emphasis. In comparison to Rest of Vic., Cardigan registers 598.0% more building activity (per person), which ought to offer buyers plenty of options, though construction activity has moderated of late. This level is significantly higher than the national figure, indicating robust developer confidence in the sector. New building activity comprises 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the low density character of the area with an emphasis on detached housing that appeals to buyers seeking space. The area has approximately 20 people per dwelling approval, pointing to an expanding market. Looking forward, Cardigan is projected to add 3,069 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current construction rates, housing supply should sufficiently satisfy demand, producing favorable conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating growth that surpasses current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cardigan
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Cardigan, worth an estimated $500 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.4 billion. 12 are already under construction and 22 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include Ballarat West Growth Area, Lucas Estate Masterplanned Community, Ballarat Private Hospital, and Shayne Reese Swimming Learn to Swim Facility, with the following list detailing those of primary interest.
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Lucas Estate Masterplanned Community
Lucas is the largest masterplanned community in Ballarat's history, spanning 220 hectares within the Ballarat West Growth Zone developed by Integra Group. Delivering over 2,500 residential lots across five neighbourhood precincts, the estate features extensive commercial, educational, and recreational infrastructure including the Lucas Town Centre and 32+ hectares of open space. The final construction phase is currently underway with completion anticipated around 2030.
Ballarat West Growth Area
The Ballarat West Growth Area is a 1,290-hectare greenfield masterplanned community on Ballarat's western edge, comprising three sub-precincts: Bonshaw Creek (approximately 707 hectares), Greenhalghs Road, and Ballarat-Carngham Road. Guided by the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP), the project is planned to deliver around 15,524 dwellings supporting a future population of about 40,000. On 25 March 2026 the City of Ballarat adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C234ball, incorporating the revised February 2026 PSP and DCP, and submitted it to the Minister for Planning for approval.The revised plan increases housing yield from 14,442 to 15,524 dwellings, raises residential densities in line with state housing policy, and updates infrastructure scope and contributions (Residential DIL rising from 316,339 to 362,610 AUD per hectare). Net developable area is 972.04 hectares once arterial roads, waterways and drainage reserves are excluded. The development includes integrated activity centres, schools, community and recreation hubs, employment precincts, and parkland corridors along Bonshaw, Winter and Kensington Creeks, with arterial connections via Ballarat-Carngham Road and Greenhalghs Road.
Ballarat Private Hospital
A purpose-built three-storey private hospital development designed to serve the growing Ballarat West corridor. The facility features 24 inpatient beds and six state-of-the-art operating theatres on the upper levels, focused on lower-acuity surgical services. The ground floor acts as a multi-disciplinary medical hub, incorporating radiology, pathology, allied health suites, a pharmacy, and a cafe to support patients and the local community.
Shayne Reese Swimming Learn to Swim Facility
A purpose-built indoor learn-to-swim facility located at the Lucas Town Centre in Ballarat. Founded by Olympic Gold medalist Shayne Reese, the facility features dedicated heated indoor pools and modern climate control systems tailored for year-round aquatic education programs.
Circular Economy Precinct
A transformational regional circular economy hub at Stage 3B of the Ballarat West Employment Zone, anchored by a $37.1 million Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) with a 30,000-tonne annual capacity. The precinct will co-locate waste management activities with recycling and remanufacturing businesses to process recyclables from the Grampians Central West Region, creating a self-sufficient regional waste management system that reduces landfill, cuts transport emissions, and supports innovation and job creation. The MRF will sort commingled recyclables including plastics, paper, cardboard, metals, and glass for local reprocessing.It is expected to create 62 FTE jobs when operational.
Winter Valley Rise Estate
A residential development in the Ballarat West Growth Zone featuring 359 lots with streetscapes, open nature reserves, and turn-key house and land packages.
Ballarat-Carngham Road Upgrade
Planning continues for the duplication and upgrade of approximately 2.4 km of Ballarat-Carngham Road between Dyson Drive and Wiltshire Lane. The project proposes two lanes in each direction, upgraded intersections, pedestrian crossings, shared walking and cycling paths, a central median and associated landscaping to support rapid population growth in Ballarat West. Community consultation concluded in 2025 and planning remains underway, with further funding and a full business case still required before construction can commence.
Lucas Town Centre
A comprehensive retail and community hub serving the Lucas masterplanned community, featuring Coltman Plaza shopping centre with Woolworths supermarket, specialty stores, medical facilities, cafes, restaurants, and community services.
2,148 residents of Cardigan are employed, from a labour force of 2,161. Unemployment sits at 0.6%, with participation at 88.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,131, about 199% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Cardigan has a skilled labor force, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 0.6%, and 15.9% in estimated job growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,148 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 3.1% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation is far above the norm (88.3% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown influences should be taken into account.
Employment among local residents is centered in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area displays a particularly strong concentration in construction, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 3.6% of local workers, below Regional Vic.'s 7.5%. With 2.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and drawing workers from surrounding locations. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 15.9% while the labor force expanded by 16.1%, leading the unemployment rate to increase by 0.1 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with a 0.2 percentage point decline. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can supply additional context regarding potential future demand in Cardigan. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ considerably by industry sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cardigan's employment mix suggests local employment should expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cardigan is $2,713 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $883 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,739 a year against an average of $67,538. 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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Based on the most recent postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Cardigan is $52,739, and the average is $67,538. This is comparable to the national averages, and compares to Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,812 (median) and $74,035 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, weekly household incomes rank exceptionally at the 94th percentile ($2,713 weekly), though personal income ranks lower at the 64th percentile.
Distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 34.6% of residents (1,067 people), reflecting patterns in the surrounding region where 30.3% occupy this range. A significant 43.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cardigan had 306 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 12.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.4%. 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 Cardigan, as recorded at the latest Census, was composed of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Cardigan was behind that of Regional Vic. at 36.7%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (55.9%) or rented (7.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly above the Regional Vic. average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Regional Vic.'s $1,430 and $285.
Nationally, Cardigan's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cardigan counted 306 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 888 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 61% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 8% 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 are the dominant group at 89.9% of all households, consisting of 60.8% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 3.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.1%, with single person households at 7.8% and group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.4 people is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Cardigan hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality experiences educational challenges, with university qualification rates (21.0%) significantly below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents both a hurdle and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational skills are prominent, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (26.3%). Educational enrolment is remarkably high, with 35.5% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This includes 13.5% in secondary education, 13.0% in primary education, and 4.4% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cardigan means driving: households keep an average of 2.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis indicates one active transport stop operating within Cardigan. This stop is serviced by one individual route, collectively providing 197 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as limited, with residents typically located 1803 meters from the closest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, and the car remains the dominant mode at 99%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.6 per dwelling, above the regional average. Some 14.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 28 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 197 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.3% of residents in Cardigan report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Analysis of health indicators demonstrates strong performance across Cardigan, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health insurance slightly leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,651 people). This compares to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.8 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 74.3% reported themselves as completely free of medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The under-65 population exhibits better than average health outcomes. The area has 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (320 people), which is lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cardigan is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cardigan is below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.3% of its population born in Australia, 94.9% being citizens, and 93.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Cardigan is Christianity, which makes up 59.7% of people in Cardigan. This compares to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cardigan are Australian, comprising 32.1% of the population, English, comprising 28.2% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Cardigan (vs 0.1% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.4%) and Maltese at 1.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cardigan is 36. 25.9% 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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The 36-year median age in Cardigan is significantly below Regional Vic.'s average of 43 and also slightly younger than Australia's 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket shows strong representation at 17.1% compared to Regional Vic., whereas the 65 - 74 group is less prevalent at 6.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 2.0% to 4.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.1% to 15.9% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 17.6% to 15.6%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Cardigan. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 127% (613 people), reaching 1,095 from 481. In contrast, the 85+ cohort shows minimal growth of exactly zero percentage points (no residents).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cardigan
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 1 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 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 — 744 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,064 at the 2021 Census → 3,086 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 (SAL20485). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.