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Cheltenham (Vic.) has an estimated 26,287 residents, up from 23,992 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,295 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 511 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 2,499 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates and validated new addresses identified following the Census, the suburb of Cheltenham (Vic.) has an estimated resident count of approximately 26,287 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,295 residents (9.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 23,992 individuals. Such growth is drawn from an AreaSearch resident baseline of 26,196, calculated after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 511 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Cheltenham (Vic.) exhibits a population density of 2,498 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both Victoria and the wider SA4 region (8.2%), the local 9.6% expansion since the 2021 census establishes the area as a regional frontrunner in demographic expansion, with overseas arrivals serving as the principal catalyst by generating around 84.0% of recent population additions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 districts (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by the Victorian State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA datasets converted to SA2 boundaries via weighted population aggregation. Cohort-specific growth rates derived through this method are similarly integrated across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts place the suburb of Cheltenham (Vic.) above the national median for Australian statistical zones, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an influx of 5,412 residents by 2041, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 20.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,052 new dwellings have been approved in Cheltenham (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 210 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 164 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 134, 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 residential building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Cheltenham has maintained an annual average of roughly 210 approved residences, accumulating an estimated 1,052 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 134 approvals have been cataloged. The ratio of 1.8 incoming residents per approved home recorded between FY-21 and FY-25 points to a well-matched balance of supply and demand supporting steady conditions, although this metric has surged to 3.8 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years, signaling heightened interest and tightening availability. Construction value per new residence averages $621,000, tracking slightly above regional norms to reflect an emphasis on premium residential builds, while commercial approvals amounting to $45.9 million during the current financial year demonstrate strong ongoing commercial investment.
Residential building approvals comprise 18.0% standalone houses compared to 82.0% medium-to-high-density apartments and townhouses. This orientation toward higher-density projects offers accessible price brackets for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. Contrasting with the prevailing neighbourhood stock where detached dwellings represent 58.0%, this pattern highlights both a diminishing pipeline of greenfield land and shifting community needs for versatile, attainable housing. Registering approximately 181 residents for every approved dwelling, Cheltenham displays the profile of an active growth market. Longer-term demographic modeling projects an addition of 5,321 people to Cheltenham by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well calibrated to meet incoming residential requirements, preserving a stable property environment without generating undue price inflation.
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Development applications around Cheltenham (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cheltenham (Vic.), worth an estimated $32.8 billion. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.5 billion. 36 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 developments, planning schemes, and local construction initiatives exert a substantial influence on regional growth, with AreaSearch tracking 20 key projects set to shape the surrounding area. Notable undertakings include the Suburban Rail Loop East - Cheltenham Station, the Cheltenham Precinct Structure Plan - Suburban Rail Loop East, Sanctuary Sandringham, and Banksia Apartments Cheltenham, with prominent initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Suburban Rail Loop East - Cheltenham Station
Major underground metro station as part of the 26km Suburban Rail Loop East project. Located approximately 17m below ground under Sir William Fry Reserve, the station will serve as the southern gateway to the SRL network and provide a critical interchange with the existing Frankston line. Features include a new bus interchange, enhanced pedestrian and cycling paths, and a dedicated bridge over Bay Road connecting the station to Southland Shopping Centre. Works are currently focused on utility relocations and site preparation for the launch of tunnel boring machines.
Banksia Apartments Cheltenham
Developed and built by Shenfield Property and designed by Brayshaw Architects, Banksia is a boutique mixed-use apartment project at 216-226 Charman Road in Cheltenham Village. The four-level building delivers 29 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments above ground-level retail and dining spaces, complete with EV charging and basement parking. The development is actively under construction with completion targeted for 2027.
Cycle Sandringham Infrastructure
Safer cycling connection linking Sandringham Train Station to Sandringham Family Leisure Centre via Melrose St, Beach Rd, Royal Ave, Spring St and Tulip St. Stage 1 Section 1 works commenced to improve bike safety and supporting infrastructure; Stage 2 planned in 2025/26 subject to budgets and approvals.
48 Station Road Mixed-Use Development
A permit-approved five-level mixed-use development in the Cheltenham Activity Centre, featuring 18 residential apartments and 339 sqm of commercial space. The development includes 27 basement car parking spaces and has a total gross floor area of 2,288 sqm. Located within 300 metres of Cheltenham Train Station and 1km from Westfield Southland Shopping Centre.
7-21 Station Road Apartments
A nine-storey mixed-use apartment development featuring 63 residences, including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with ground floor retail spaces. Located near Cheltenham Station, it aims to increase housing density in a transit-oriented location with modern amenities and sustainable features.
Southpoint Highett
New apartment development by H1Land Group designed by Rothelowman architects. Features two buildings: a 12-level tower with 360-degree views and a 4-level boutique building. Includes 217 apartments (1-3 bedrooms) with rooftop amenities, plunge pool, and sunset bar. Located opposite Westfield Southland. As of July 2025, construction has faced a stoppage due to a dispute with the Suburban Rail Loop authority over compensation for underground land acquisition.
48 Station Road Apartments
A five-storey mixed-use development featuring 18 apartments (9 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom), basement car parking with 27 spaces, and additional commercial office space. The project aims to increase housing density near Cheltenham Station with modern residential design and landscaping.
Neue Highett
74 one & two bedroom apartments plus six townhomes designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke. Offers contemporary style with premium Bosch appliances, stone benchtops and expansive terraces.
13,944 residents of Cheltenham (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 14,787. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 68.2%. 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. 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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Cheltenham boasts a highly skilled labor pool, with professional services playing a prominent role, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and steady employment trends over the previous twelve months, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area information. By March 2026, 13,944 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate stood 0.9% higher than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, while workforce participation rates were largely comparable to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. Census data indicates that a substantial 39.3% of residents were working from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Local worker distribution is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical occupations.
Finance & insurance constitutes a notable local specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 1.2 times that of the wider metropolitan area. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents only 3.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the 5.2% figure observed across Greater Melbourne. A ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident documented at the Census highlights an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of combined ABS and SALM metrics, the past 12-month interval saw local employment rise by 0.4% as the workforce contracted by 0.2%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment and a 2.3% expansion in the labour pool, alongside a 0.2 percentage point uptick in joblessness. National employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective labor requirements in Cheltenham over five and ten-year horizons. Across the country, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across distinct industries. Mapping these sector-specific trajectories onto Cheltenham's existing industry profile points to potential local job growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Cheltenham (Vic.) is $1,919 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $924 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,012 a year against an average of $77,720. 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 figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Cheltenham comfortably exceed national standards. The median taxable income sits at $60,012 while the average reaches $77,720, outperforming the Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $65,785 for median earnings and $85,197 on average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings placed around the 65th percentile across Australia. The most common income tier is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 29.0% of local earners (7,623 people), aligning with the regional share of 32.8%.
Residential outgoings claim 16.4% of earnings, yet healthy wage levels ensure disposable funds remain at the 60th percentile, positioning the community in the 8th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
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Cheltenham (Vic.) had 9,463 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 19% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. 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 most recent Census data, Cheltenham's housing stock consisted of 58.4% houses alongside 41.6% other dwelling types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories, which contrasts with the Melbourne metro area where houses accounted for 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. Home ownership rates in Cheltenham stood at 33.8%, surpassing those in the Melbourne metro, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged at 38.3% or rented at 27.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment in Cheltenham exceeded the Melbourne metro average by reaching $2,200, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $430, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a national scale, Cheltenham's mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs remain well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cheltenham (Vic.) counted 9,463 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,368 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 29% 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 units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 68.5% of households; this includes couples with children (32.8%), childless couples (23.7%), and single-parent arrangements (10.9%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 31.5%, comprising single-person dwellings at 28.9% and shared group houses at 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 persons, sitting below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.4% of adults in Cheltenham (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,340 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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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Tertiary attainment across the district is particularly pronounced, as 38.4% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally, underscoring strong local educational engagement. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest share at 25.4%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational education also forms a substantial component of the community, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 12.2% holding advanced diplomas and 16.2% holding certificates. Current study participation is extensive, with 28.1% of the local population engaged in an educational course.
Broken down by sector, primary schooling accounts for 9.2%, secondary institutions enrol 7.3%, and tertiary studies engage 5.2% of residents.
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Public transport in Cheltenham (Vic.) reaches 133 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 13,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 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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Public transit coverage in Cheltenham encompasses 133 active stops offering a network of bus connections. These points of access are served by 29 distinct routes delivering 13,096 weekly trips. Public transport connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 196 meters. Reflecting outward travel requirements, private vehicles serve as the main commuting choice for 84% of residents, while 7% utilize train services, and vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.2 per household. In addition, 39.3% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic restrictions.
Transit schedules across the entire network generate an average of 1,870 journeys daily, translating to approximately 98 departures per individual stop each week. The accompanying geographic display illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the centre of the suburb.
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Transport Stops Detail
70.3% of residents in Cheltenham (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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According to AreaSearch's review of mortality and long-term health metrics, Cheltenham records favourable overall health outcomes, characterized by low illness rates across the broader community despite higher condition prevalence among older cohorts, alongside strong private health fund membership covering approximately 58% of the local population (~15,115 people). Asthma and mental health conditions emerge as the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 7.6% and 7.8% of the population respectively, whereas 70.3% of individuals reported experiencing no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 exhibit superior health metrics relative to broader averages.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over account for 19.1% of the community (5,020 people), tracking above the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, though recording lower comparative standing against wider population cohorts nationally.
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31.3% of Cheltenham (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 25.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.9%) and Australian (21.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Cheltenham is notably pronounced compared to most Australian suburbs, with overseas-born individuals making up 31.3% of the resident base and 25.1% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity represents the primary faith at 46.1% of the local community. A distinct demographic feature is the presence of Judaism, which accounts for 1.5% of local residents versus 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating parental origin, the predominant ancestral backgrounds across Cheltenham are English (23.9%), Australian (21.0%), and Other (10.2%). Certain cultural communities demonstrate higher concentrations than the regional standard, including Russian heritage at 1.2% (against 0.4% regionally), Greek ancestry at 4.6% (compared to 2.7%), and Hungarian background at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cheltenham (Vic.) is 40. 22.6% 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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The age distribution of Cheltenham aligns closely with Greater Melbourne across key life stages, with the greatest variance across the four broad cohorts measuring 4.5 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 40 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and remaining 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 documented at that time. Looking toward 2041, older demographics (65+) are anticipated to drive the vast majority of local expansion, increasing by 2,540 residents (51%) to reach a cohort size of 7,561.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cheltenham (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 511 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,992 at the 2021 Census → 26,287 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 (SAL20539). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.