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Clunes (Vic.) has an estimated 1,810 residents, down from 1,844 at the 2021 Census — a change of 34 people, or 1.8%. 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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According to the analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region, alongside recent address verifications by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Clunes (Vic.) has an estimated population of 1,810 in May 2026. This represents a reduction of 34 individuals (1.8%) from the 1,844 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated from a resident count of 1,808, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, combined with 32 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 12.0 persons per square kilometer, ensuring residents enjoy considerable space.
The primary driver of population growth locally was overseas migration, which functioned as the almost exclusive source of population increases during recent timeframes. Projections established by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline, are being adopted by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories not represented in this dataset, AreaSearch employs the 2023 regional and LGA projections from the Victorian State Government, adjusting these numbers through a weighted aggregation method of population growth from the LGA level down to the SA2 level. Growth dynamics categorized by age bracket from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, population growth is projected to land slightly underneath the median for non-metropolitan locations, with the suburb of Clunes (Vic.) expected to add 126 residents by 2041 under the aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall expansion of 6.8% across the 16 years.
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38 new dwellings have been approved in Clunes (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from statistical area statistics, show that Clunes averages approximately 7 approved dwellings each year, with a total of 38 residential approvals recorded over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 approvals logged during the current FY-26. Because the population has decreased recently, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, fostering a balanced marketplace with healthy options for purchasers, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $489,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $149,000 during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. When compared to the Rest of Vic., new home approvals per capita in Clunes run at about two-thirds the rate, placing the area in the 82nd percentile among national locations examined, even though building initiatives have picked up speed recently. Furthermore, recent building permits have consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the neighborhood with a focus on single-family homes that draw buyers seeking space. Representing approximately 129 residents for each building approval, Clunes shows the characteristics of a low-density community. Looking forward, the population of Clunes is projected to rise by 124 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, preserving favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially helping local population expansion outpace current forecasts.
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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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Few elements impact local real estate performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, a single project has been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the locality. Key developments include Nyaninyuk Wind Farm, Western Renewables Link, Western Highway Ballarat to Stawell Upgrade, and Central Goldfields Land Use Planning Framework, with the following details focusing on those most relevant to the area.
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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.
698 residents of Clunes (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 755. 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 1,609, 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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Clunes is home to a qualified workforce with strong representation in vital services, alongside a 7.5% unemployment rate calculated from AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In March 2026698 local citizens are employed, while the rate of unemployment is 3.9% higher than the Regional Vic. mark of 3.7%, pointing to potential areas for growth, and local workforce participation is notably lower at 47.4% compared to the regional figure of 61.1%. Census details show that a modest 20.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic-related restrictions should be taken into account.
Local employment is largely concentrated within health care & social assistance, education & training, and the construction sector. The neighborhood displays a distinct concentration of jobs in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.5% of local employment, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 6.9%. The local area appears to provide a constrained number of job openings, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against the locally employed Census population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from wider statistical territories, the last 12-month period saw a contraction in the workforce of 1.3% along with a 2.9% drop in total employment, which raised the unemployment rate by 1.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Vic. experienced a minor employment decline of 0.1%, a labor force contraction of 0.3%, and a reduction in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Clunes. These forecasts, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local job profile to estimate potential trends. Although national job counts are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution in Clunes indicates that local job numbers should rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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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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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in Clunes have a median income of $36,481 and an average income of $45,661. These earnings sit below the national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, estimated earnings would stand at roughly $39,990 for the median and $50,054 for the average in March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Clunes are situated in the 4th percentile of the country.
Income distributions show that the largest group contains 29.0% of local taxpayers (524 individuals) earning in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 30.3%. Even though housing costs remain low with residents keeping 88.0% of their earnings, overall disposable income sits in the 8th percentile nationwide.
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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Residential structures in Clunes, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 95.5% standalone houses and 4.6% other housing types, such as apartments, semi-detached options, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Vic. where standalone houses make up 90.1% and other structures constitute 9.9%. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Clunes was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 49.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (35.2%) or occupied by tenants (15.0%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was substantially lower than the Regional Vic.
average of $1,430, coming in at $1,127, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $220, compared to the regional figure of $285. In a national context, home loan repayments in Clunes are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are far below the national median 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 63.2%, consisting of couples with children at 19.0%, couples without children at 31.3%, and single parents with children at 11.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.8%, with single-person households representing 34.2% and shared group households making up 3.1% of the total. The median size of households in the area is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. median of 2.4.
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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Educational attainment levels show areas of need, with university graduation rates at 21.4%, which is notably below the VIC average of 33.4%. This gap points to both a local challenge and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and trade qualifications are highly represented, with 36.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, split between advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 26.3%. A significant 24.3% of the local population is enrolled in formal study.
This student group includes 8.2% in primary schools, 6.6% in high schools, and 3.0% enrolled in higher 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 transit records show 6 active transit connections in Clunes, consisting of train services. These stops are served by 3 unique routes, which run a combined total of 44 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 1191 meters away from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, most working residents commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel option for 93% of workers and 5% traveling on foot. Households own an average of 1.6 cars per household.
A total of 20.1% of working residents carried out their duties from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. Transit service frequency averages 6 journeys per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 7 weekly services for each individual 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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Public health records indicate considerable challenges for Clunes, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term health issues, which are prominent in both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly low at roughly 45% of the community, representing approximately 814 individuals. This compares to a rate of 50.5% across Regional Vic. and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health challenges were the most widely reported health conditions in the region, affecting 12.6% and 11.5% of the population, respectively, while 54.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health issues, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.9% of the population (523 individuals), which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health statistics for senior citizens show some challenges, ranking higher than the comparative national averages for the broader public.
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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Clunes shows lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with 84.8% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% holding citizenship, and 96.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 41.2% of the local population. However, the most notable disproportionate representation is found in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.6% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on the birth country of parents, the three most common heritages in Clunes are English at 31.2%, Australian at 28.5%, and Irish at 10.0%.
There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ancestries, with Dutch heritages overrepresented at 2.0% of Clunes compared to 1.7% in the wider region, Scottish heritages at 9.4% compared to 8.8%, and Maltese heritages at 1.3% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clunes (Vic.) is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 16.8% 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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Clunes has a median age of 51 years, which is notably higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. In comparison to regional averages, the cohort aged 55 - 64 is highly represented at 17.1% of the local population, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 7.1%. The concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is also well above the national figure of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 8.1% to 9.7% of the population, while the group aged 35 to 44 rose from 10.7% to 11.8%.
On the other hand, children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 8.9% to 7.8%. By 2041, Clunes is projected to experience notable transformations in its age structure, led by a 35% increase in the 25 to 34 demographic, adding 44 people to reach 173 from 128, while population reductions are expected for the 5 to 14 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,844 at the 2021 Census → 1,810 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20580). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.