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Carrum has an estimated 4,490 residents, up from 4,239 at the 2021 Census — a change of 251 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 2,878 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census estimates that the suburb of Carrum has a population of approximately 4,490 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 251 people (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,239 residents. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 4,473, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 82 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 2,878 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Carrum has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 0.9%, ahead of the broader SA3 region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population growth, accounting for roughly 69.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted by aggregating growth rates from the LGA to the SA2 level using a weighted method. The age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Carrum is projected to experience population growth above the national median, expanding by 512 residents by 2041 based on these collective SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 11.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
170 new dwellings have been approved in Carrum over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical datasets, the suburb of Carrum averages approximately 34 residential approvals each year. This totals an estimated 170 dwellings approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with an additional 18 approved during the current FY-26 period. Given that an average of 1 person moved to the area for every new dwelling completed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand remain closely aligned, maintaining balanced market conditions. New residential construction carries an average value of $730,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium sector with higher-end projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $27.9 million this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Carrum experiences slightly higher development activity, running 45.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which offers choice to buyers while protecting established property values. Newly approved residential construction consists of 44.0% stand-alone houses and 56.0% medium to high-density dwellings. The emphasis on multi-unit housing delivers more accessible price points, catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 127 people for each dwelling approval, the suburb of Carrum exhibits the traits of a low-density locality. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Carrum will gain 495 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to comfortably accommodate this demand, ensuring favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond the current demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carrum
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carrum. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.61 billion. 12 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Changes to local transport connections, major public works, and planning policies have a significant impact on local property trends. In total, AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to affect the local area. The primary developments include the Carrum Level Crossing Removal and Revitalisation, Carrum Foreshore and Patterson River Precinct Improvements, Bonbeach Station Precinct Redevelopment & Level Crossing Removal, and the Bonbeach Lifesaving Club Redevelopment, with details provided on those most relevant to the suburb.
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Carrum Foreshore and Patterson River Precinct Improvements
Multi-stage public realm upgrades led by the City of Kingston to improve access and amenity across the Carrum foreshore and Patterson River precinct. Stage 1 (Beauty Spot Memorial Park upgrade) is completed. Stage 2 (Carrum Boardwalk extension north to the Patterson River path with handrails, tactile indicators, viewing platform, interpretive signage and solar bollard lighting) commenced in October 2024 and was scheduled to finish by March 2025. Stage 3 (Stephens Street Car Park pavements, new accessible bays, linemarking, signage and solar lighting) targeted completion by mid-2025.As of August 2025, the precinct works are considered completed per the council delivery program.
The Dell by Stockland
Large masterplanned residential community directly opposite Bonbeach Station featuring townhomes and apartments, with future retail and community amenities planned within the precinct.
Carrum Level Crossing Removal and Revitalisation
Removal of three dangerous and congested level crossings at Station Street, Eel Race Road, and Mascot Avenue, and the construction of a new, elevated Carrum Station. The project also included a major revitalisation of the area, creating new community spaces, including a foreshore park, a village green, and a town square.
8A Klauer Street Industrial Development
8A Klauer Street comprises a 16,150 sqm industrial superlot adjoining Compass Business Park in Seaford. Zoned Industrial 1 (IN1Z), the site features dedicated private access from Klauer Street with direct arterial links to Frankston-Dandenong Road, Peninsula Link, and Eastlink. The property provides masterplanned industrial development and owner-occupier warehousing potential within Melbourne's South East industrial corridor.
Seaford Level Crossing Removal - Armstrongs Road & Station Street
Removal of the Armstrongs Road and Station Street level crossings by constructing two separate rail bridges, together with a new elevated and fully accessible Seaford Station. The project will improve safety, reduce congestion, create new public open space and enhance walking and cycling connections. Early designs were released in 2026, planning approvals are progressing, construction is scheduled to commence in 2027 and completion is expected in 2028.
Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre Upgrade and Expansion
Completed upgrade and expansion of the Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre delivering a new integrated early years facility with two kindergarten rooms providing up to 66 licensed places, maternal and child health consultation rooms, allied health space, youth facilities, community rooms, landscaped outdoor play areas, additional parking and sustainable building features including solar PV. Services commenced from the new centre in Term 1, 2026.
Bonbeach Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of the Bonbeach Life Saving Club facility, replacing the ageing clubhouse with a new fit-for-purpose two-level building supporting patrol, first aid, training, storage, community and club functions. The facility includes public outdoor showers, accessible amenities, balconies, multipurpose spaces and sustainability features including rainwater tanks, solar panels, natural-light glazing, heat-pump water heating and water-efficient fittings.
Bondi Road, Bonbeach Level Crossing Removal
Completed Victorian Government Level Crossing Removal Project works at Bonbeach removed the Bondi Road level crossing by lowering the Frankston line into a rail trench and rebuilding the road at surface level. The project also delivered the new Bonbeach Station, improved walking and cycling connections, upgraded accessibility, bike facilities, lighting, landscaping, and station precinct improvements as part of the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach package.
2,468 residents of Carrum are employed, from a labour force of 2,605. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,548, about 79% 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 Carrum features a skilled resident workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical data. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,468, while the local unemployment rate stood 0.5% above the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures show that a high proportion of employed residents (30.7%) worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for working residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb of Carrum shows a distinct concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 8.0% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the count of local workers during the Census against the resident workforce suggests that this mostly residential suburb offers few employment opportunities within its own borders. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic regions, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment levels rise by 1.1% and the labor force expand by 0.2%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.9 percentage points. This performance differed from Greater Melbourne, which recorded a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labor demand in the suburb of Carrum can be further understood through Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment for residents of the suburb of Carrum could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carrum is $1,732 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,467 a year against an average of $78,363. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Carrum are well above the national median, according to the 2023 financial year ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch. The median income for local taxpayers is $60,467, while the average income is $78,363, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest values of approximately $66,284 for median income and $85,902 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, individual weekly income sits at the 70th percentile ($925 weekly), while household income ranks at the 48th percentile.
Income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which contains 34.7% of households (1,558 people), matching the metropolitan trend where 32.8% of households fall into this category. Mortgage and rental costs consume a significant portion of local earnings, leaving only 82.5% of income available, which ranks at the 47th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area's income in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carrum had 1,805 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 45% detached houses and 13% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $406 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,069 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. 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, residential properties in the suburb of Carrum consisted of 45.2% stand-alone houses and 54.8% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Greater Melbourne split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in the suburb of Carrum matches the metropolitan benchmark at 31.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (37.2%) or occupied by renters (30.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, coming in at $2,069, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $406, compared to the metropolitan median of $390.
On a national level, housing costs in the suburb of Carrum are higher than the Australian averages, which stand at $1,863 for monthly mortgage payments and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carrum counted 1,805 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,912 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 64.1%, consisting of 25.8% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 13.4% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 35.9% of the local dwelling mix, with single person households accounting for 32.2% and group shared homes making up 3.3%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Carrum hold a university qualification, including 19.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 364 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,070 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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Educational attainment in the area shows room for growth, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (28.3%) sitting well below the SA4 regional average of 46.0%. This presents an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 38.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, split between advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (25.2%). A significant 24.0% of residents are enrolled in formal education programs.
This cohort includes 7.9% attending primary schools, 5.8% in secondary institutions, and 3.6% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carrum reaches 30 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Analysis of local transit options shows 30 active public transport stops in the suburb of Carrum, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 8 separate bus routes, which provide a total of 2,817 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 150 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 87% and trains accounting for 8%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per dwelling.
A high portion of residents (30.7%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time. Service frequency on these routes averages 402 trips daily, which translates to roughly 93 passenger departures weekly for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.2% of residents in Carrum report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.8% 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 Carrum shows positive health indicators, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality figures and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common illnesses observed in both younger and older residents. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering approximately 58% of the population, which equals about 2,592 people. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported medical conditions locally, affecting 8.8% and 7.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.2% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 exhibit better health profiles than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 21.0% of the local population (942 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health profiles for these older residents remain positive, with rankings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Carrum is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 12.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Carrum displays a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 22.2% of residents born outside Australia and 12.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, selected by 40.1% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the metropolitan average is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of local residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding family heritage based on parents' birthplace, the primary ancestries in the suburb of Carrum are English at 28.4% of the population (higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 26.0% (higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish at 9.4%.
Other ethnic ancestries show notable local differences, with Hungarian background representing 0.6% of residents (compared to 0.3% regionally), Russian at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Greek heritage at 2.2% (compared to 2.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carrum is 40. 22.0% 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 Carrum is 40, which is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national figure of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (11.4% locally) and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.2%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.3% to 7.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 8.5% to 9.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.8% to 11.6%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 14.0% to 12.2%.
Demographic projections suggest that the age profile in the suburb of Carrum will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to increase by 187 individuals (57%), rising from 327 to 515. The combined 65 and older age groups are projected to account for 77% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carrum
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 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,239 at the 2021 Census → 4,490 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 (SAL20507). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.