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Clunes (Vic.) has an estimated 1,793 residents, down from 1,844 at the 2021 Census — a change of 51 people, or 2.8%. Density is about 12 people per 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 suburb of Clunes (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 1,793, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population updates alongside new addresses validated since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 1,844 people, this indicates a reduction of 51 people (2.8%). Following review of the latest ERP figures from the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating 33 validated new addresses since the Census date, AreaSearch estimated a resident population of 1,790. With 11.9 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous physical room for each resident.
Recent population additions were almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration, representing the primary catalyst for demographic expansion. Projections for the suburb of Clunes (Vic.) incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year across individual SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographies. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are further applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track slightly underneath the non-metropolitan median, with aggregated SA2 modelling indicating an addition of 116 persons by 2041, representing a 6.3% overall gain across the 16 years.
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34 new dwellings have been approved in Clunes (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, running ahead of 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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Residential planning activity in Clunes has averaged approximately 6 approvals per year, reaching an estimated 34 homes over the preceding 5 financial years based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS building data. During FY-25 to date, 13 approvals have been logged. Because the population reduced over the preceding timeframe, residential supply has aligned comfortably with demand to create balanced market conditions and solid purchaser options, with newly built homes carrying an average expected construction cost of $453,000. Non-residential development has remained limited, recording $149,000 in commercial approvals during this financial year.
Per capita dwelling approval volumes in Clunes sit at roughly three-quarters the level recorded across Rest of Vic., positioning the area within the 78th percentile across the country despite a recent acceleration in building output. Recent residential construction has comprised detached houses without exception, reinforcing the low-density character of the township and appealing to buyers seeking spacious land. A density metric of approximately 134 people per dwelling approval further highlights this low-density property environment. Longer-term demographic forecasts anticipate Clunes expanding by 113 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories indicate that future residential delivery will comfortably satisfy requirement levels, fostering favorable conditions for property buyers and offering scope to support population increases above projected figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Clunes (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 38 current infrastructure and development projects close to Clunes (Vic.), worth an estimated $2.95 billion. 6 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Capital investments and major infrastructure initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local economic performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 project with direct relevance to the immediate area. Notable regional developments include the Nyaninyuk Wind Farm, Western Renewables Link, Western Highway Ballarat to Stawell Upgrade, and the Central Goldfields Land Use Planning Framework.
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Miners Rest Primary School Redevelopment
Expansion and upgrade of the primary school, including 10 new classrooms, a new entry and administration area, arts and music rooms, food tech facilities, a kitchen garden, landscaped open play areas, and a competition-standard gymnasium and synthetic grass football oval. The project also involved acquiring extra land to enlarge the site from 1.5 hectares to 5.2 hectares to accommodate future growth. The redevelopment was completed in 2021.
Waters Edge, Miners Rest
Waters Edge is a proposed master-planned residential community at Miners Rest on a former basalt quarry site. The project is planned to deliver more than 500 residential lots together with mixed-use and local commercial opportunities, extensive open space, lakes and landscaped waterways. The estate remains listed by Resi Ventures as a coming soon community while the broader Miners Rest planning framework has progressed through planning scheme amendments.
Miners Rest Township Plan
Strategic planning scheme adopted by the City of Ballarat in December 2019 to guide land use, residential growth, development, and community infrastructure in the Miners Rest township through to 2040. Key land use planning elements, including rezoning land in the northern part to Neighbourhood Residential Zone - Schedule 3 to protect rural township character, were implemented into the Ballarat Planning Scheme via Amendment C235ball, which was approved by the Minister for Planning on 31 October 2023.
Wendouree Library and Learning Centre
A proposed 2,700 sqm double-storey library and learning centre at Weeramar Park that will replace the existing Wendouree Library at Stockland Wendouree. The facility will include a modern library, City of Ballarat customer service point, Visitor Information Centre services, Parent Place, maker space, study and activity areas, relaxation spaces, cafe and free WiFi. Haskell Architects, with Porter Architects, is completing the detailed design following appointment in June 2025. Community engagement on the detailed design has been undertaken and the project remains a Tier 1 advocacy priority while the City of Ballarat seeks State and Federal Government funding for construction.
Wendouree Station Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework
The City of Ballarat is preparing a new Precinct Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for the Wendouree Station precinct as part of its Urban Renewal Program, initiated in 2024. The plan will guide land use, built form, housing development, employment retention and growth, transport integration, contamination management, and environmental and heritage outcomes around Wendouree train station. It supersedes the 2019 Wendouree Station Masterplan and will provide the strategic justification required to amend the Ballarat Planning Scheme.Community engagement is planned in two stages, commencing late 2025, including a Discussion Paper followed by a Draft Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework for public comment.
Central Goldfields Land Use Framework Plan
Strategic land use planning project for Central Goldfields Shire covering Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook. Comprises two components: the Maryborough, Carisbrook and Flagstaff Framework Plan (LUFP) identifying areas suitable for future housing and industrial growth, and the Rural Living Zone Review (URLO) assessing subdivision potential of rural living land. Draft plans were released for public consultation in August 2025, informed by a 2020 Population, Housing and Residential Settlement Strategy. Council adopted the Land Use Planning Framework and Urban Residential Land Opportunities documents at its 27 May 2026 meeting; a Planning Scheme Amendment to formally reference the documents is expected to follow.Funded by the Victorian Planning Authority under the Streamlining for Growth program.
Learmonth Road Retail Hub
A large-format retail destination in Wendouree spanning approximately 29,450 square metres, completed in early 2026. Designed for homemaker and lifestyle brands, the centre features over 360 on-site car parks and tenancies ranging from 1,000 to 2,700 square metres. Tenants include Amart Furniture, Forty Winks, Pillow Talk, Nick Scali, Eureka Furniture, Suave, Adriatic Furniture, and discount retailer Choice. The site occupies a strategic golden mile location on Learmonth Road with high visibility and approximately 20,000 daily passing vehicles.
Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade
Renovation and rebuild of the heritage-listed Maryborough Municipal Olympic Pool Complex, the only heritage-listed outdoor Olympic-sized pool operating in regional Victoria. Stage One, completed in December 2024, delivered a full rebuild of the Octagonal Toddlers Pool, pavilion roof and carpentry repairs, and pump room restoration. Stage Two, currently in detailed design (due for completion by 30 October 2026) and fully funded, will replace the intermediate learn-to-swim pool with a new filtration system, balance tank, disability access ramp, a new standalone change room building, pavilion entry and kiosk upgrades, and site services works, with delivery expected across 2026 and 2027.Stage Three, also in detailed design, covers demolition and rebuild of the 50-metre pool, a new concourse, filtration system and connecting footpaths, but remains unfunded, with Council advocating to the Victorian Government for an additional 5 million AUD to proceed. The pool has been closed since 2022 after an independent assessment found the 50-metre pool at end-of-life due to structural cracking and subsidence.
692 residents of Clunes (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 748. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 47.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,594, about 89% 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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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch reveals that Clunes maintains an unemployment rate of 7.5% within a skilled labor pool that features strong representation across essential service industries. As of March 2026692 residents are employed, although the local jobless rate sits 3.8% above the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7% and the participation rate of 47.4% trails the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Census data indicated that 20.1% of working residents operated from home, though this was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown circumstances. Key employment sectors for the local workforce comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction.
The community displays notable concentration in education & training, where local employment share reaches 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for a modest 4.5% share compared with 6.9% regionally. Comparisons between working population counts and resident numbers at the Census suggest that local job opportunities within the immediate boundaries remain constrained. According to AreaSearch's assessment of ABS and SALM metrics, the local labour force shrank by 1.6% alongside a 3.4% fall in employment over the 12-month period, generating a 1.7 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. By contrast, Regional Vic. registered a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future workforce trajectories. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry growth varies. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the industry composition in Clunes suggests local employment could expand by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, noting this simple weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clunes (Vic.) is $1,037 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $503 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,481 a year against an average of $45,661. 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 statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in Clunes recorded a median income of $36,481 and an average income of $45,661. These earnings sit below national benchmarks and compare against $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) across Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 places updated estimates at approximately $39,990 for median income and $50,054 for average income as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household income measures for Clunes all ranked between the 4th and 4th percentiles across Australia.
The most common income bracket is $800 - 1,499 per week, covering 29.0% of taxpayers (519 residents), unlike Regional Vic. where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.3%. Despite retaining 88.0% of income after housing expenses, total disposable earnings place in the 8th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clunes (Vic.) had 802 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,127 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Separate houses formed 95.5% of the housing stock in Clunes at the latest Census, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations accounted for 4.6%, contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stood at 49.9%, notably higher than the regional average, while mortgaged properties represented 35.2% and rental accommodation made up 15.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,127 and median weekly rent of $220 were both well below the respective Regional Vic. levels of $1,430 and $285. In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments in Clunes are substantially below the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents sit far below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clunes (Vic.) counted 802 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 63.2% of households locally, consisting of 31.3% couples without children, 19.0% couples with children, and 11.3% single parent families. The remaining 36.8% comprises non-family living arrangements, with lone person households representing 34.2% and group households making up 3.1%. The average household size stands at 2.2 people, lower than the 2.4 recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.4% of adults in Clunes (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 105 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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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Attainment figures show that 21.4% of local residents hold tertiary degrees, below the VIC average of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct structural challenge for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest component of higher education at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (26.3%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). Enrolment in structured learning encompasses 24.3% of the community. Within this cohort, 8.2% attend primary education, 6.6% are engaged in secondary education, and 3.0% are enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Getting around Clunes (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Clunes consists of 6 active passenger stops providing train services. These facilities are served across 3 routes that collectively supply 49 weekly passenger trips, though overall transport access remains constrained with residents living an average of 1191 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this residential setting, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of commuter travel and 5% commuting by foot. Dwellings maintain an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 vehicles. In addition, 20.1% of employed residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Timetabled public transport services average 7 trips per day across the network, generating roughly 8 weekly trips per transport stop.
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54.0% of residents in Clunes (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic ailment data by AreaSearch highlights significant health hurdles in Clunes, with health conditions prevalent across older and younger cohorts alike. Private health insurance participation is low, with approximately 45% of the population (~807 people) covered, compared with 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 12.6 and 11.5% of residents respectively, while 54.0% of the community reported no medical conditions, trailing the 63.4% benchmark across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments are also elevated across the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 29.6% of the population (530 people), above the 24.0% figure for Regional Vic., and health measures among this senior cohort compare unfavorably against national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Clunes (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Clunes sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 84.8% of the populace, 90.4% holding citizenship, and 96.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 41.2% of residents. However, Buddhism displays a notable concentration, making up 1.6% of the community compared to 1.0% in Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral heritage, the most frequently reported backgrounds in Clunes are English (31.2%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (10.0%). Several other ancestries show elevated proportions relative to the wider area, including Scottish at 9.4% (vs 8.8% regionally), Dutch at 2.0% (vs 1.7%), and Maltese at 1.3% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clunes (Vic.) is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 17.1% 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 demographic profile of Clunes is weighted heavily toward mature cohorts. August 2026 figures from AreaSearch show that 30.0% of the population falls into the 45 - 64 age bracket, exceeding the 24.4% proportion in Regional Vic., whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 22.1%, below the 28.5% regional mark. The median age is estimated at 51 as at August 2026, remaining at the level recorded at the 2021 Census, which was 8 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census.
Retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) have expanded from 27.2% at the Census to an estimated 29.6%. Demographic forecasts to 2041 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) will drive future growth, increasing by 61 residents (18%) to reach 393, while cohorts of children and young adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clunes (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 |
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| 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,844 at the 2021 Census → 1,793 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 (SAL20580). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.