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Caulfield South has an estimated 13,477 residents, up from 12,328 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,149 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 282 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 4,121 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 population of the suburb of Caulfield South is estimated to be approximately 13,477, drawing on AreaSearch analysis of ABS population updates across the surrounding region alongside 282 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. This indicates an expansion of 1,149 people (9.3%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 12,328 people. The estimate builds upon an Estimated Resident Population figure of 13,363 established from the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025. With 4,121 persons per square kilometer, the locality places in the top 10% of all areas reviewed nationally by AreaSearch for density, reflecting substantial land competition.
Furthermore, the 9.3% expansion recorded in the suburb of Caulfield South outpaced the wider SA4 region (8.2%), establishing it as a regional growth leader, with overseas migration functioning as the primary and virtually exclusive catalyst for recent resident gains. SA2 demographic projections released by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch modelling, supplemented where required by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets converted via weighted population aggregation methods. Age cohort trends from these calculations are likewise extended across 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic trajectories, the suburb of Caulfield South is slated for expansion exceeding the national median across statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 1,895 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 13.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
419 new dwellings have been approved in Caulfield South over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that approximately 83 residential dwellings have been sanctioned yearly across Caulfield South, accumulating to an estimated 419 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 32 approvals have been recorded. Across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 2 new residents for every home constructed, pointing to healthy underlying demand. Construction activity reveals an average approved dwelling value of $988,000, underscoring developer emphasis on premium, higher-end stock. Concurrently, $74.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting solid commercial development activity.
Per capita residential construction in Caulfield South sits 12.0% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark, ranking in the 61st percentile across Australia. Approved projects comprise 19.0% detached houses alongside 81.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density built forms creates more attainable buying opportunities that appeal to downsizing owner-occupiers, investors, and entry-level purchasers. This focus contrasts with the existing neighborhood fabric of 55.0% houses, reflecting constrained greenfield opportunities as well as shifting demographic lifestyles and affordability requirements. With roughly 224 people per dwelling approval, the locality maintains ongoing development capacity. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future population projections show Caulfield South absorbing an additional 1,781 residents by 2041. The prevailing pipeline of residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy this forecast demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population intake beyond baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Caulfield South
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caulfield South, worth an estimated $35 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.5 billion. 18 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Major infrastructure delivery, public works, and planning frameworks play a central role in shaping local urban development. AreaSearch has documented a total of 11 key infrastructure projects positioned to influence the surrounding precinct. Notable undertakings include the Former ABC Elsternwick Studio Site (8 Gordon Street), Olive Green, Elsternwick Cultural Precinct, and Fabric Residential Development, with significant schemes outlined in the summary below.
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Olive Green
Boutique 5-level development of 44 two and three bedroom apartments with ground floor retail, secure basement parking and a communal rooftop terrace. Led by Freeman Group with Balmain & Co as builder. Construction is underway with completion targeted for late 2026.
Elsternwick Cultural Precinct
Council-led upgrade of Selwyn Street into a pedestrian-focused cultural precinct connecting the Jewish Holocaust Museum, the future Jewish Arts Quarter and nearby venues. Works include slow-speed street treatments, wider footpaths, lighting, planting, public art and a central civic space for events. Council has deferred detailed design to 2028/29 and construction to 2029/30, subject to annual budget decisions, to avoid clashes with major builds at 7 and 10-16 Selwyn Street.
Laurel, Bentleigh (Bentleigh Club Redevelopment)
Redevelopment of the former Bentleigh Club site into Laurel, a Metro Property Development townhome project in Bentleigh. Now under construction and nearing completion, the project delivers 35 all-electric family townhomes across 4 and 5 bedroom layouts with two living zones, street frontage, deep backyards, double glazing, 7.5-star NatHERS ratings and 4.4kW solar systems. Architecture is by ClarkeHopkinsClarke with landscapes by MDG Landscape Architects, and the project is marketed by Marshall White Projects. Homes are priced from $1,595,000 with move-in expected in spring 2026.
Milli Brighton East
Contemporary village of 28 exclusive townhomes in Brighton East designed by Cera Stribley Architects and DM Property. Features 3 and 4-bedroom residences with open-plan living, inspired by natural rhythms and textures of the bay. Development includes established trees, parklands, and leafy streetscapes with proximity to Brighton Beach.
The Parker on Caulfield Park
Boutique seven-level luxury apartment building directly opposite Caulfield Park in Caulfield North. Rebranded as The Parker on Caulfield Park, the project has been redesigned by Powell and Glenn Architects within the approved building envelope, reducing the dwelling count from 30 to 20 residences to deliver larger, higher-specification apartments. The development features park and city views, concierge, gym, sauna, steam room, residents lounge, and basement parking with number plate recognition. Pre-sales launched October 2025 with construction commencing early 2026 and completion targeted for 2027.
552 Glen Huntly Road Mixed-Use Development
A 4-storey mixed-use residential development comprising 16 apartments (15 x 2-bedroom, 1 x 3-bedroom) and 2 ground-floor retail shops. The building features a rooftop terrace, lift and stair access, custom perforated brick wall, face brick, aluminium casement windows, stackers and bi-fold doors, concrete profile panels and vertical metal slat balustrades. Basement car parking for 19 vehicles is included in the plans with associated landscaping works.
Elsternwick Gardens (Former ABC Studios)
Redevelopment of the former ABC Studios site into the Elsternwick Gardens mixed-use neighbourhood by Milieu and Besen. The approved project comprises six residential buildings with up to 180 apartments following a 2025 amendment, food and drink premises, extensive landscaped gardens, public open space, retention and relocation of the historic broadcast tower, and direct integration with the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate.
Star of the Sea College Nano Nagle Centre
Construction of the Nano Nagle Centre as the next stage of the Star of the Sea College Master Plan. The redevelopment replaces Sebastian Hall with a modern multi-level education and community facility including two full-sized basketball courts, 900 retractable seats, flexible learning spaces, student social areas and future stages incorporating a new library and cafe. Construction commenced in 2025 with Stage 1 progressing and targeted for completion by the end of 2026.
7,366 residents of Caulfield South are employed, from a labour force of 7,662. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,112, about 82% 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch highlights a professional and highly qualified resident workforce in Caulfield South, marked by an unemployment rate of 3.9% alongside stable employment conditions over the preceding twelve months. In March 2026, 7,366 residents were actively employed, with local unemployment sitting 0.9% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8% and labor participation broadly matching the metropolitan figure of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 46.0% of local workers reported working remotely from home, a metric subject to the effects of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The professional & technical category displays notable depth, with local representation reaching 1.6 times the regional rate. In contrast, the construction sector accounts for a smaller footprint at 6.0%, compared to the wider regional share of 9.7%. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, local employment capacity remains relatively constrained relative to the size of the resident workforce, as reflected in Census journey-to-work comparisons. Examining aggregated ABS and SALM figures over the 12 months leading to March 2026, both resident employment and the local labor supply grew by 0.1%, while overall unemployment held steady. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% lift in employment, a 2.3% expansion in its labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further context on future workforce requirements is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26. When applied to the local workforce composition, national forecast employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years translates to an estimated local employment expansion of 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, noting variations across sectors (this baseline weighting model serves illustrative purposes and excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caulfield South is $2,365 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,074 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,423 a year against an average of $104,456. The average runs 60% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 positions taxpayer earnings in Caulfield South within the top percentile across the nation. Median taxable earnings stood at $65,423 with an average of $104,456, noticeably exceeding the corresponding Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of roughly $71,717 (median) and $114,505 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census metrics place the suburb between the 84th and 86th percentiles nationally.
Individual earnings of $4000+ per week account for 28.1% of residents (3,787 individuals), in contrast to the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most prevalent at 32.8%. Overall, 40.6% of local earners receive weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, sustaining strong local spending. Although residential housing overheads account for 15.7% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 85th percentile, with the area achieving a 10th decile SEIFA income standing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caulfield South had 4,598 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 14% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $496 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,889 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the residential landscape of Caulfield South comprised 54.7% detached houses alongside 45.3% other dwelling types including apartments and semi-detached homes, whereas the Greater Melbourne profile recorded 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 37.5%, substantially higher than the Melbourne metro level, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (36.1%) or occupied by tenants (26.4%). Typical mortgage payments averaged $2,889 monthly, while median weekly rent stood at $496, both sitting well above metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390 respectively. When compared nationally, local mortgage costs and rental rates significantly exceed the respective Australian averages of $1,863 per month and $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caulfield South counted 4,598 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,027 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 72.7% of the suburb, consisting of couples with children (37.0%), couples without children (26.6%), and single parent families (8.1%). The remaining 27.3% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 23.9% and group living situations accounting for 3.4%. The median household size of 2.6 people aligns with the Greater Melbourne benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.1% of adults in Caulfield South hold a university qualification, including 34.5% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 10.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,137 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,131 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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Academic credentials throughout Caulfield South sit well above broader state and national levels, with 52.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally across Australia and 33.4% throughout VIC. Bachelor degree recipients represent 34.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate award holders at 12.8% and graduate diploma recipients at 4.8%. Vocational qualifications account for 21.4% of residents aged 15+, evenly distributed between advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (10.7%). Formal education participation is pronounced, with 29.7% of the population actively undertaking study. Current enrollments comprise 9.4% in primary schools, 8.3% in secondary institutions, and 6.6% attending tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caulfield South reaches 57 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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The local transit network in Caulfield South encompasses 57 operational public transport stops across bus and lightrail modes. A total of 6 transit routes service these facilities, delivering 2,779 passenger departures weekly. Local connectivity is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 191 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential precinct, travel is largely outward-directed, with private vehicles accounting for 81% of daily commutes and rail travel representing 8%. Average vehicle availability stands at 1.3 per household. At the 2021 Census, 46.0% of working residents carried out their duties from home, an outcome influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services operate at an overall rate of 397 scheduled trips per day across the network, translating to an average of roughly 48 weekly departures for each individual stop location.
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71.9% of residents in Caulfield South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch reveal strong overall wellbeing across Caulfield South, characterized by favorable mortality metrics and a low incidence of chronic illness among younger cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 68% of residents (9,153 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions (7.2%) and arthritis (6.5%) represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the community, while 71.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the Greater Melbourne rate of 72.6%. Working-age adults display strong overall physical health with minimal chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the population (2,506 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%. While health outcomes for older residents perform above broader averages, their relative national ranking is slightly below that of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.0% of Caulfield South residents were born overseas and 26.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.2%) and English (16.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Caulfield South displays notable cultural and linguistic diversity, with 26.4% of households speaking a language other than English at home and 38.0% of the population having been born overseas. Judaism is the predominant faith, practiced by 39.1% of local residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental heritage, the leading reported ancestry categories are Other at 20.0% (higher than the regional benchmark of 14.6%), Australian at 19.2%, and English at 16.5%. Notable concentrations of specific background ancestries are also evident throughout the community, including Polish at 5.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian at 3.9% (versus 0.4%), and South Australian at 3.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caulfield South is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.6% 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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Age distributions across Caulfield South correspond closely with the wider metropolitan profile, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts measuring 4.9 percentage points against Greater Melbourne. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, decreasing from 41 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years older than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. The 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 25.7% at the Census to an estimated 27.2%. Long-term projections indicate that older cohorts aged 65+ will account for the majority of future population expansion through 2041, increasing by 763 residents (30%) to reach a total of 3,270.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caulfield South
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 | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 282 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,328 at the 2021 Census → 13,477 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 (SAL20524). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.