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Caroline Springs has an estimated 25,151 residents, up from 24,488 at the 2021 Census — a change of 663 people, or 2.7%. That puts 3,016 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 suburb of Caroline Springs has an estimated population of approximately 25,151, derived from AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside 60 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. This represents an addition of 663 people (2.7%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 24,488 people. This updated count builds upon an estimated resident population (ERP) benchmark of 25,150 established after reviewing the ABS June 2025 data release. The resulting population density stands at 3,015 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Caroline Springs in the upper quartile across national benchmark areas analysed by AreaSearch.
In recent periods, population expansion was predominantly propelled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 65.0% of overall demographic additions. Future demographic projections adopted by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset utilising 2022 as its base year for each SA2 area. Where SA2 data is missing, figures draw upon the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, applying a weighted aggregation approach to translate LGA growth to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived through this aggregation method are projected forward for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 forecasts, the suburb of Caroline Springs is expected to record substantial population growth in the top quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, expanding by 6,982 persons by 2041 to achieve an overall gain of 27.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Caroline Springs over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 0.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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's review of ABS residential building approvals apportioned across local boundaries, Caroline Springs has registered roughly 8 new homes approved per year, yielding an estimated 40 homes throughout the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been logged. While population decline has occurred locally, this pace of incoming stock has likely satisfied demand and provided suitable options for buyers. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $947,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium residential projects. Commercial activity remains strong as well, with $56.4 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year.
Residential building volumes in Caroline Springs remain substantially lower than levels recorded across Greater Melbourne, and fall below the national average as well. This constrained pipeline reflects the established urban character of the locality alongside potential planning limitations, typically helping to sustain pricing and demand across existing dwellings. Recent residential construction has prioritized detached housing, with standalone homes accounting for 88.0% of activity compared to 12.0% for medium and high-density housing, preserving suburban appeal for space-seeking purchasers. Indicating a mature development market, the area currently logs around 2963 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population projections indicate Caroline Springs will add 6,981 residents through to 2041. If prevailing construction rates continue unchanged, new residential development may fall behind demographic expansion, creating heightened buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Caroline Springs
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caroline Springs, worth an estimated $1.93 billion. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40.5 billion. 27 are already under construction and 24 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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Local infrastructure investments, major development projects, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping the area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 key projects expected to influence the community, prominent among which are Modeina Estate, Masall Estate, WestWood Estate, and the Lake Caroline Master Plan & Activation Strategy, alongside other significant developments detailed below.
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Modeina Estate
A masterplanned residential community embraced by Kororoit Creek on three sides, offering land lots and house packages in Melbourne's thriving inner west. With over 450 residents already calling Modeina home, the estate provides a family-friendly setting with access to schools, parks, shopping, and transport connections. Features premium creek-front elevated lots, architectural design guidelines, and comprehensive amenities including walking paths, BBQ facilities, and community reserves.
Masall Estate
Masall is a 600-lot masterplanned community by Varcon Group in Fraser Rise, in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The estate offers land for sale, house and land packages, and townhouses. Stages 1 to 3 are titled and settled, with Stage 4 land anticipated to title in early 2026. The Victorian Government is acquiring land within the estate for a new educational precinct, including a primary school scheduled to open in 2026. Masall is marketed by Colliers and is positioned close to the Calder and Western freeways for access to Melbourne's CBD and airport.
Taylors Road and Plumpton Road Traffic Lights
As part of the broader Taylors Road Corridor Upgrade Plan, this project involves upgrading the existing T-intersection at Taylors Road and Plumpton Road, Fraser Rise, to a four-way signalised intersection. Works include road expansion and realignment to improve traffic flow, installation of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, public lighting upgrades, new landscaping, drainage improvements, and underground relocation of essential services. The upgrade is intended to improve safety at a high-volume, accident-prone intersection and accommodate future growth in Fraser Rise, Aintree, Bonnie Brook and the wider Taylors Road catchment, which is expected to gain around 70,000 new residents by 2046.Construction commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be substantially complete by late 2025, with signal energisation targeted for early 2026 pending sign-off from relevant authorities.
Lake Caroline Master Plan & Activation Strategy
Comprehensive masterplan guiding the long-term development and activation of Lake Caroline Reserve in Caroline Springs. Endorsed by Melton City Council in June 2024 following over 800 community submissions across two consultation rounds, the strategy proposes a mid-lake crossing, dedicated event lawn, playspace upgrades, shared zone along Lake Street for markets and festivals, new viewing platforms, ecological wetlands restoration, and renewal of 20-year-old boardwalks and facilities. The plan is guided by three principles: ecology, connections and activation, with the aim of transforming the lake into a vibrant regional community destination.
Caroline Springs Boulevard Upgrade
Road upgrade and signalised pedestrian crossing installation along Caroline Springs Boulevard between Lake Street and Deanside Drive. Includes improved intersection treatments, enhanced pedestrian facilities and traffic flow improvements to support growing residential and commercial development.
WestWood Estate
Westwood is a master-planned community in Victoria's northwest, spanning over 100 hectares with approximately 1600 lots across two precincts - Westwood Walk and Westwood Place. It features parklands, walking trails, proposed P-12 school, sports precinct, and quality amenities.
Taylors Road and Gourlay Road Traffic Lights and Road Duplication
Council project to replace the existing roundabout with a four-way, signalised intersection and duplicate Taylors Road with an additional lane in each direction between Gourlay Road and City Vista Court, including pedestrian crossings, lighting, drainage and service relocations.
Wiyal Primary School
New government primary school in Fraser Rise, previously known by the interim name Plumpton Primary School, which opened its doors to its first students on 29 January 2026 with capacity for 525 students from Prep to Year 6. Key features include two learning neighbourhoods, an administration and library building, outdoor hard courts, a community hub with an indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts/music spaces, a sports field, and a car park. The school shared in $947.7 million allocated for new schools construction in the 2024-25 State Budget, with over $230 million invested in this project specifically.Paris Spencer was appointed the school's first principal. A co-located kindergarten (interim name) is planned for the same site, expected to open in 2028.
14,966 residents of Caroline Springs are employed, from a labour force of 15,615. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 76.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,644, about 78% 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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Caroline Springs maintains an educated labour force with broad industry representation, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated 1.8% annual increase in employment according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 14,966 residents are employed. The local unemployment rate remains 0.6% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, while labour force participation is exceptionally strong at 76.5% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures also indicate that 27.6% of workers operated from home, though conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Among local workers, the primary fields of employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
A notable workforce concentration exists in transport, postal & warehousing, where the local employment share reaches 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.5% of employed residents compared to the regional proportion of 10.1%. As reflected in Census comparisons between working-population counts and resident workforce figures, the predominantly residential locality offers relatively constrained employment opportunities internally. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures analysed by AreaSearch show that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.8% alongside a 1.9% increase in the labour force, causing the unemployment rate to edge upward by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne registered employment growth of 2.1% and labour force expansion of 2.3%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements. Over five and ten-year horizons, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral rates vary considerably. Aligning these industry trajectories with Caroline Springs's current employment structure suggests local employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighting extrapolation excluding localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caroline Springs is $2,134 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $823 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,325 a year against an average of $65,005. 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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ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 reported by AreaSearch shows taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Caroline Springs at a median of $55,325 and an average of $65,005, trailing both the national average and Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $60,647 for median income and $71,258 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household income was positioned at the 74th percentile ($2,134 weekly) while personal income stood at the 53rd percentile.
Income distribution is centered in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, encompassing 37.9% of residents (9,532 people) compared to 32.8% regionally. Although housing costs account for 15.5% of income, strong earning levels place disposable income in the 75th percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caroline Springs had 7,514 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 3% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Caroline Springs was heavily weighted toward separate houses at 89.9%, with semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings comprising 10.1%, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings represented 32.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 24.0%, trailing Melbourne metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 53.2% and rental accommodation made up 22.8%. The local median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000 but above the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $400, slightly exceeding the Melbourne metro benchmark of $390 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caroline Springs counted 7,514 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 83.7% of all local households, led by couples with children at 51.3%, couples without children at 17.7%, and single parent families at 13.5%. Non-family living situations represent 16.3% of households, consisting of lone person residences at 14.5% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.8% of adults in Caroline Springs hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.6% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 7,602 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,043 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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Caroline Springs demonstrates strong educational attainment compared to the wider region, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university credentials against the SA3 benchmark of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees form the largest share at 21.5%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational training is likewise widespread, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of 11.4% with advanced diplomas and 17.6% with certificates. Participation in formal study across the community is substantial, with 35.9% of residents engaged in education. This proportion comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 11.1% enrolled in secondary school, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Caroline Springs reaches 87 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Transport analysis identifies 87 active bus stops across Caroline Springs, operating across 10 separate routes to deliver 4,290 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is convenient, with residents situated an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting the suburb's residential role, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 89% of journeys and rail accounting for 6%. Vehicle ownership stands above the regional benchmark at an average of 1.7 vehicles per dwelling. In addition, 27.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all transit routes, service volume averages 612 trips per day, providing approximately 49 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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Transport Stops Detail
77.2% of residents in Caroline Springs report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic health data indicate above-average overall health metrics for Caroline Springs. Common medical conditions remain low across the broader population, though elevated prevalence is observed among older, at-risk demographics. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 53% of the community (~13,216 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 area rate while remaining below the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7%. The primary reported conditions in the locality are asthma, affecting 7.2% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 5.5%, while 77.2% of the population reported no medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%.
Working-age individuals show low rates of chronic illness, while residents aged 65 and over comprise 11.1% of the community (2,791 people), lower than the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne despite a lower comparative standing nationally than the total local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.4% of Caroline Springs residents were born overseas and 47.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.1%) and English (11.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Caroline Springs, where 42.4% of residents were born overseas and 47.6% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 56.9% of the local population. Additionally, individuals identifying with Other religions represent 3.0% of the community, exceeding the 2.3% proportion observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestry groups are Other at 21.8% (above the regional proportion of 14.6%), Australian at 13.1% (below the regional share of 18.4%), and English at 11.7% (below the regional level of 20.1%).
Furthermore, specific cultural backgrounds exhibit pronounced local concentrations: Maltese ancestry accounts for 6.3% of Caroline Springs (versus 1.1% regionally), Filipino represents 5.9% (versus 1.3%), and Macedonian comprises 3.0% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caroline Springs is 36, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Caroline Springs features a substantial youth base alongside mature family cohorts. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 position 27.8% of the population in the middle-aged and young retiree group (45 - 64) compared to 22.3% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 26.1% versus 32.1% in Greater Melbourne. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 36, up from 35 at the 2021 Census and 1 year younger than the Greater Melbourne Census median of 37. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly segment (65+) has expanded from 8.3% to an estimated 11.1% of residents.
Long-term projections to 2041 anticipate middle-aged and young retiree cohorts absorbing the bulk of demographic growth, adding 2,759 residents (39%) to reach 9,751, while retiree and elderly groups are forecast to show the fastest relative increase, expanding 84% to 5,143 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caroline Springs
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 20 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,488 at the 2021 Census → 25,151 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 (SAL20500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.