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Clayton has an estimated 25,848 residents, up from 18,988 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,860 people, or 36.1%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 468 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 99.0% of that increase. That puts 3,305 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 ABS broader regional population updates alongside newly validated address data since the Census, the suburb of Clayton has reached an estimated resident count of around 25,848 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 6,860 people (36.1%) beyond the 18,988 people enumerated at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this trajectory from an estimated resident baseline of 25,671 following the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), coupled with 468 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 3,305 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Clayton sits within the top quartile across all nationally reviewed markets.
Furthermore, the suburb of Clayton outpaced both the statewide gain (9.5%) and nationwide benchmarks with its 36.1% increase since the 2021 census, cementing its status as a regional frontrunner. Net overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 99.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch draw from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset keyed to a 2022 baseline for each SA2. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, figures incorporate the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are uniformly applied across the 2032 to 2041 horizon. Based on these projected structural transitions, the suburb of Clayton is positioned in the upper quartile of Australian statistical territories, with aggregated SA2-level modeling forecasting an addition of 9,808 persons to 2041, representing a 37.3% total expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
439 new dwellings have been approved in Clayton over the past five years, an average of 87 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 90 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval data from the ABS, mapped to the local area by AreaSearch, shows that Clayton averages roughly 87 residential permits per year, totaling an estimated 439 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 76 sanctioned to date in FY-25. Construction pipelines remain heavily constrained relative to local demand, with an influx of 7.5 new residents per year per finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), creating upward pricing momentum and competitive conditions for buyers, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $517,000.
Additionally, commercial development remains active, registering $15.0 million in non-residential approvals during this financial year. On a per-capita basis, Clayton generates roughly three-quarters of the building activity observed across Greater Melbourne, sitting at the 45th percentile nationwide. This constrained pipeline restricts purchasing options and channels heightened attention toward established properties. Medium- and high-density formats dominate recent approvals, with attached dwellings accounting for 83.0% and standalone houses comprising just 17.0%. This orientation toward compact formats offers accessible price points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, while diverging sharply from the existing profile of 36.0% houses—a shift highlighting constrained greenfield land and changing lifestyle demands. Overall, a ratio of around 329 people per approval reflects an established, mature residential market. Longer-term demographic projections indicate that Clayton is set to add 9,631 residents through to 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should building delivery continue at its prevailing pace, housing supply could fall short of resident inflows, intensifying market competition and underpinning future residential values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Clayton
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Clayton, worth an estimated $37.1 billion. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $87.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital projects represent primary drivers of local change. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 33 significant projects with direct implications for the surrounding area. Key undertakings include the Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project, Monash Accommodation Student Housing Development, 409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development, and the Monash University Campus Centre Redevelopment, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project
A $535 million major redevelopment delivering a new seven-storey clinical services tower constructed above the existing emergency department. Main works commenced in early 2026, featuring a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex, an intensive care unit, and expanded maternity services.
New Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
New student accommodation being developed in the North East Precinct of the Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. Designed by Jackson Clements Burrows, the hybrid cross-laminated timber project features a 252-bed hall to enhance the on-campus living experience and expand capacity for Monash University students. Construction commenced in February 2026.
PMP Printing Precinct
Mixed-use redevelopment of the former PMP Printing industrial site in Clayton into a 10 hectare urban precinct. The approved Comprehensive Development Plan and Development Contributions Plan provide for around 1180 new homes and approximately 1000 local jobs, centred on a new town square, three local parks and upgraded streets and walking and cycling links. Within the precinct, Assemble, Make Ventures and Housing Choices Australia are delivering a major build-to-rent project at 209-211 Carinish Road with around 700 apartments including significant social and affordable housing, together with supermarket and mixed commercial space.The precinct is next to Clayton Station, the future Suburban Rail Loop Clayton station and the Monash health and education precinct, making it a key transit-oriented renewal project for Melbournes south east.
Clayton Structure Plan and Precinct Development
The transformation of Clayton into a transport super hub through the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project and associated precinct planning. Major construction is underway as of 2026, including site preparation for the new 18m deep underground station and the 'Paid to Paid' interchange with the existing Metro station. The plan facilitates up to 70,000 new homes by the 2050s and high-density development up to 15 storeys. Key features include an elevated walkway over Clayton Road, new cycling links to Monash University, and a world-class health and research hub centered around the Monash Medical Centre.
409 Clayton Road Mixed-Use Development
Approved 12 to 17-storey mixed-use development comprising 144 apartments, ground floor retail, office space, resident amenities including a swimming pool and communal terraces, 147 car spaces and 121 bicycle spaces. The revised design by Cera Stribley was approved by Monash City Council in December 2023 following earlier VCAT proceedings. The project remains in the approvals phase with no confirmed construction completion announced.
Monash University Campus Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Monash University's Clayton campus centre as part of the broader campus master plan. The project includes new student facilities, multi-disciplinary learning spaces, community amenities, and dining facilities to support over 50,000 students. The broader campus developments also include new residential halls (1000+ beds) and research facilities.
Larkins Hall - Monash University Clayton Campus Student Accommodation
A new seven-storey, 252-bed student accommodation hall in the North East Precinct of Monash University's Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. The building has been named Larkins Hall in honour of former Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC. The sustainable, all-electric development spans approximately 7,900 square metres and features single-occupancy ensuite rooms with floor-by-floor communal kitchens, winter gardens, study zones and lounges, a wellness hub, sports court, bike arrival station, laundry, music and gaming rooms, parcel lockers, and mobility-accessible units.Construction commenced on 3 February 2026, with completion targeted for mid-2027. The development is a key initiative under Monash's Student Accommodation Strategy to address growing demand for high-quality residential capacity.
1-15 Clayton Road Residential Development
Multi-storey mixed-use residential development comprising apartment dwellings, ground-floor commercial spaces, and associated basement parking. The development delivers medium-density housing options within walking distance of Clayton railway station and key regional health and education precincts.
15,883 residents of Clayton are employed, from a labour force of 16,187. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 39,610, about 153% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Clayton's labour market is characterised by a qualified resident base across diverse industry sectors, recording an unemployment rate of 1.9% alongside a 3.9% annual expansion in total employment according to AreaSearch aggregated data. In March 2026, employed residents reached 15,883, while joblessness sat 2.9% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Labour force participation was somewhat subdued at 66.9% compared to the regional benchmark of 70.1%. At the Census, 22.8% of workers stated they were working remotely, though figures reflect the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions of the time. Locally, the leading resident employment sectors consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
In particular, accommodation & food demonstrates notable concentration, exceeding regional employment proportions by 1.8 times. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, engaging 5.6% of local workers compared to 9.7% across Greater Melbourne. Maintaining 1.7 workers for every resident as of the Census, Clayton operates as a net employment destination that draws substantial workforce inflows from across the broader metropolis. SALM and ABS metrics aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that over the year to March 2026, Clayton's employment grew by 3.9% alongside a 4.0% increase in the labour force, preserving a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne registered a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% labour force gain, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Future labour demand can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct sectoral variations. When adjusted to Clayton's industry profile, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (calculated via weighted sectoral extrapolation for illustrative purposes, excluding local population trends).
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Median household income in Clayton is $1,494 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $594 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,403 a year against an average of $47,835. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Clayton sit below nationwide medians, reporting a median income of $38,403 and an average of $47,835. These metrics contrast with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $42,097 (median) and $52,437 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal earnings at the 10th percentile ($594 weekly), though household income tracks higher at the 35th percentile.
The single largest income group comprises 31.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (8,116 residents), aligning with the regional share of 32.8%. Mortgage and rental obligations leave only 77.7% of income disposable, ranking the locality at the 27th percentile for affordability, with its SEIFA income score situated in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clayton had 6,126 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 22% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.9%. 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, Clayton's residential dwelling stock was split between 35.5% houses and 64.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with the Melbourne metro split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was relatively subdued at 19.4%, with 17.7% of dwellings mortgaged and 62.9% occupied under private rental arrangements. The typical monthly mortgage repayment stood at $2,000, aligning with the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $400 versus $390 metro-wide. Compared to the broader nation, Clayton's mortgage costs exceed the Australian baseline of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clayton counted 6,126 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,339 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 53.5%, comprising couples without children (23.1%), couples with children (19.2%), and single parent families (7.7%). Meanwhile, non-family living arrangements make up 46.5% of the total, with lone person households representing 26.0% and group households accounting for 20.5%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.5% of adults in Clayton hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 20.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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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Qualifications across Clayton track well above broader territorial standards, with 50.5% of people aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared against 29.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% throughout Australia. At the qualification level, bachelor degrees form the largest category at 28.1%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 20.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 17.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (8.5%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 46.8% of residents enrolled in formal education programs.
Within this student body, 30.9% are attending tertiary institutions, 3.8% are in primary education, and 2.8% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Clayton reaches 96 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 22,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transport infrastructure across Clayton encompasses 96 operational transit stops spanning both train and bus networks. These facilities are served by 45 distinct transit routes, providing 22,235 weekly passenger trips. Overall accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 242 meters from the nearest transit stop. Commuters largely travel outbound, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode at 62%, followed by train travel at 16% and bus patronage at 9%. Vehicle density averages 0.9 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 22.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Across all operating routes, local public transit delivers an average volume of 3,176 trips per day, translating to roughly 231 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.7% of residents in Clayton report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness incidence, Clayton records favorable health measures overall, with low chronic condition prevalence across the wider population alongside elevated rates among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance participation is notably low, encompassing approximately 46% of residents (~11,853 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses recorded locally are mental health conditions (6.2%) and asthma (4.8%), while 81.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments, exceeding the 72.6% benchmark observed across Greater Melbourne.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over account for 6.4% of the population (1,654 people), sitting below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
70.7% of Clayton residents were born overseas and 69.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (22.5%) and Indian (12.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Clayton ranks among the highest in Australia, with 70.7% of residents born overseas and 69.3% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely declared faith, encompassing 30.4% of the local population. Hinduism exhibits the most pronounced local concentration, accounting for 16.2% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.4%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestry groups are Chinese at 22.5% (compared to 6.5% regionally), Other at 20.5% (against 14.6% regionally), and Indian at 12.3% (versus 4.2% across the region).
Additional pronounced variations include residents of Greek ancestry representing 4.8% (versus 2.7% regionally), Sri Lankan background at 1.7% (vs 0.8%), and Korean ancestry at 1.2% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clayton is 24, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 70.9% 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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Clayton's demographic structure is heavily weighted toward young, non-family adult cohorts. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 44.3% of the community compared to 30.5% across Greater Melbourne, whereas mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 8.1% versus 22.3% regionally. The median age is estimated at 24 as at August 2026, lower than the 28 recorded at the 2021 Census, 13 years younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, and well below the Australian Census median of 38.
The most significant shift since the Census has occurred in the 0 - 24 cohort, rising from 36.6% to 44.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical increase will occur among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), gaining 5,435 residents (51%) to reach 16,136, while the fastest rate of growth will be among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), advancing 64% to 2,712.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clayton
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 21 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 Sep 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 — 468 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,988 at the 2021 Census → 25,848 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 (SAL20569). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.