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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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The suburb of Caroline Springs is calculated to have approximately 25,151 residents in May 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations of updated national registry addresses and census tracking. This represents an addition of 663 people (2.7%) relative to the 24,488 individuals recorded in 2021. The updated figure of 25,151 was derived from public registry details issued in June 2025 alongside an extra 59 newly confirmed residential locations. This demographic profile translates to 3,015 residents per square kilometer, placing the community in the upper tier of areas surveyed across the nation. Growth was largely underpinned by international arrivals, who accounted for about 65.0% of the total demographic gains lately.
Projections utilize regional growth statistics published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point. Where direct statistics are missing, estimations combine local administrative division projections published in 2023 via weighted calculation techniques. The age structure growth patterns derived from these calculations are extended to the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb of Caroline Springs is anticipated to experience a substantial upward demographic shift relative to other Australian communities, expanding by 7,026 residents by 2041 and achieving an overall growth rate of 27.9% across the 16 years.
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40 new dwellings have been approved in Caroline Springs over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 0.3 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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An analysis of regional building permits reveals that the suburb of Caroline Springs averages roughly 8 home constructions authorized annually, culminating in 40 residential additions over the last 5 financial years. In the current cycle of FY-26, 9 permits have been finalized. As the local population has contracted recently, the volume of new housing has matched local requirements, establishing a balanced marketplace with plenty of options for prospective buyers, while new builds carry an average value of $751,000, illustrating a focus by developers on premium residential offerings. Furthermore, commercial permits worth $56.4 million have been authorized during this financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial development activity.
New construction activity in the suburb of Caroline Springs is significantly lower when compared to the broader Melbourne metropolitan area. This limited development pace typically supports demand and pricing levels for existing homes. The building rate is also below the countrywide average, reflecting the established state of the locality and suggesting potential regulatory limitations. Residential development is comprised of 78.0% standalone houses and 22.0% multi-unit housing, preserving the classic suburban character with family-oriented layouts. The area features a ratio of approximately 5597 residents for each approved home construction permit, highlighting the mature nature of the local market. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Caroline Springs will add 7,026 new residents by 2041, based on recent quarterly evaluations. If the current rate of construction persists, the supply of homes may fall short of demographic expansion, which could intensify competition among purchasers and encourage higher price appreciation.
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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 $43.5 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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Developments in public works, major infrastructure developments, and zoning strategies are critical influences on local performance. In total, 31 local initiatives have been identified as having a potential impact on the community. Prominent examples include Modeina Estate, Masall Estate, WestWood Estate, and the Lake Caroline Master Plan & Activation Strategy, with details of the most significant projects listed 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.
14,967 residents of Caroline Springs are employed, from a labour force of 15,616. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 76.4%. 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 19,643, 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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The suburb of Caroline Springs has a highly educated resident workforce across multiple sectors, with an unemployment level of 4.2% and a job expansion rate of 1.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, there are 14,967 employed locals, with unemployment tracking 0.6% lower than the 4.8% rate observed across Greater Melbourne, and a participation rate that is significantly elevated at 76.4% compared to the regional benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that 27.6% of the workforce worked from their homes, although this is likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. The principal sectors employing residents are retail trade, construction, and healthcare & social assistance.
The local population exhibits a strong specialization in logistics, postal services & warehousing, where the employment concentration is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 6.5% compared to the metropolitan standard of 10.1%. Comparison of workplace statistics versus resident counts indicates that this primarily residential locality offers limited employment options within its own boundaries. Data compiled for the 12 months leading up to March 2026 shows that local employment expanded by 1.8% while the overall labor force grew by 1.9%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, the broader Melbourne metropolitan area registered employment gains of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise. National employment projections published in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national trends suggests local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
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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According to tax registry statistics for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Caroline Springs has a median taxpayer income of $55,325 and an average of $65,005. These figures are below national benchmarks, contrasting with the median of $57,688 and average of $75,164 recorded across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of $60,647 and an average of $71,258 as of March 2026. Census figures from 2021 show that household income is in the 74th percentile ($2,134 weekly), whereas individual income is in the 53rd percentile.
The predominant income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 37.9% of residents (9,532 people), compared to a metropolitan representation of 32.8%. While housing expenses account for 15.5% of income, strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 75th percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile of the SEIFA 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, the residential mix in the suburb of Caroline Springs consists of 89.9% detached houses and 10.1% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates lag the metropolitan average, standing at 24.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (53.2%) or tenants (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,950, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a broader scale, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median 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 households represent the vast majority of local residences at 83.7%, consisting of couples with children at 51.3%, couples without children at 17.7%, and single parent families at 13.5%. The remaining 16.3% are non-family households, which are comprised of single person households at 14.5% and group living situations at 1.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average 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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The local academic profile is distinct, with university graduation rates representing 30.8% of the population aged 15 and over, exceeding the broader district average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of qualifications at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 29.0% of the population aged 15 and over holding these credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 17.6%. Enrollment rates in education are substantial, with 35.9% of the population actively participating in study.
This includes 12.3% attending primary school, 11.1% in secondary education, and 6.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caroline Springs reaches 87 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 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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Public transport data shows that there are 87 active transit stops operating in the suburb of Caroline Springs, which are serviced by a variety of buses. These stops are utilized by 10 distinct routes, which combine to support 3,005 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 89% of workers, and trains used by 6%.
Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per household, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 27.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services average 429 daily journeys across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 34 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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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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The suburb of Caroline Springs displays positive wellness characteristics, based on assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with overall rates of standard illnesses remaining low, although they are higher than the national baseline for older, high-risk brackets. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average for similar administrative districts, encompassing approximately 53% of the community (~13,216 people), which compares to 56.7% across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical concerns among residents, affecting 7.2 and 5.5% of the population respectively.
In contrast, 77.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population exhibits good health with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.2% of the local population (2,816 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%, and ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local demographic.
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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The suburb of Caroline Springs features a high degree of cultural diversity, with 42.4% of the population born outside Australia and 47.6% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 56.9% of the local community. The most notable statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which represents 3.0% of the population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Ancestry details reveal that the three largest heritage groups are Other at 21.8% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Australian at 13.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 18.4%, and English at 11.7%, which is lower than the regional average of 20.1%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of specific ethnicities, with Maltese heritage accounting for 6.3% of the local population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Filipino heritage at 5.9% (compared to 1.3%), and Macedonian heritage at 3.0% (compared to 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 median age in the suburb of Caroline Springs is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. The suburb contains a higher proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (17.0%) compared to Greater Melbourne, but a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (11.4%). The concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has increased from 35 to 36 years.
During this period, the 55 to 64 age group expanded from 8.8% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 14.7% to 16.4%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 16.8% to 13.6%, and the 35 to 44 cohort fell from 16.7% to 14.4%. Projections for 2041 suggest further shifts, with the 55 to 64 age cohort expected to grow by 1,927 people (71%), rising from 2,716 to 4,644, while the 5 to 14 age bracket is projected to show minimal change of 1% (43 people).
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 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 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 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 — 59 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (SAL20500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.