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Clyde North has an estimated 49,185 residents, up from 31,681 at the 2021 Census — a change of 17,504 people, or 55.3%. Growth has averaged 12.0% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 6,459 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 1,680 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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Based on calculations derived from ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside address checks completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Clyde North has a population estimated at 49,185 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 17,504 people (55.3%) since the 2021 Census, which registered 31,681 people. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 48,401, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS's latest June 2025 ERP release, plus an extra 6,459 validated new addresses found since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 1,679 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across the national regions assessed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Clyde North recorded growth of 55.3% since the 2021 census, surpassing both the state rate of 9.3% and the national average, making it a prominent growth leader in the region. Recent growth in the area was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 74.0% of the total population increase, though natural growth and overseas migration were also positive contributors. AreaSearch incorporates projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch employs regional and LGA projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward, demographic modelling indicates that the suburb of Clyde North is set to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with projections suggesting the area will expand by 55,052 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 110.3% over the 16 years.
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7,762 new dwellings have been approved in Clyde North over the past five years, an average of 1,552 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 32 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,675 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,412, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional data, the suburb of Clyde North averages roughly 1,552 yearly residential approvals, totaling an estimated 7,762 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 1,295 so far in FY-26. A ratio of 2.7 people per year migrated to the area for every new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports property values. These new homes carry an average construction value of $422,000, which is slightly above regional averages and reflects a focus on quality builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $68.9 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North experiences 197.0% more development activity per person, which should offer purchasers a wide range of options. This rate is far higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the locality. The new additions comprise 91.0% standalone houses and 9.0% medium and high-density projects, preserving the traditional suburban vibe of the neighborhood with a focus on family homes for those wanting space. With approximately 27 people per approval, Clyde North shows the characteristics of an expanding area. Looking forward, the suburb of Clyde North is projected to add 54,266 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of development, the supply of new housing should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially helping to support population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Clyde North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Clyde North, worth an estimated $10.2 billion. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.9 billion. 50 are already under construction and 56 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 63 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Verve Clyde North, Clyde Creek Precinct, Berwick Waters, and Stockland Evergreen, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Berwick Waters
Berwick Waters is a large masterplanned community in Clyde North delivered by Frasers Property Australia with Mondous Property. The estate is established and still progressing, with land, house and land packages and townhouses being sold, more than 5000 residents, wetlands, parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling links, display homes and community facilities. Turrun Primary School and Wulerrp Secondary College opened in January 2025. The March 2026 community update reported further open space works, the planned College Creek Conservation Reserve, Upper Banks wetlands works expected to run for about 12 months from July 2026, and Woolworths recommitting as the anchor tenant for the future proposed Town Centre while Mondous works through a revised delivery timeline.
Verve Clyde North
Verve is a 70-hectare masterplanned community in Clyde North featuring 1,000 residential lots. As of May 2026, the project has reached significant milestones including the official opening of Balambalam Primary School (formerly Clyde Creek North Primary) in Q1 2026. The estate includes a 1.7-hectare Central Park, wetlands, and walking trails. Over 150 homes are completed with civil works progressing through later stages. Future planned amenities include a two-room kindergarten scheduled for Q1 2027 and a community center.
Clyde Road Upgrade
Upgrade of Clyde Road between Enterprise Avenue and Bemersyde Drive in Berwick. Works include widening the Princes Freeway overpass from six to ten lanes, additional traffic lanes, upgraded intersections, improved walking and cycling paths, and associated road infrastructure to reduce congestion and improve safety for Melbourne's growing south east.
Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP 1053)
A gazetted Precinct Structure Plan covering approximately 694 hectares in Clyde North, integrating residential and employment land in Melbourne's south east growth corridor. At full buildout the precinct will support around 6,100 dwellings, a population of about 17,200, and around 122 net developable hectares of industrial and commercial land delivering up to 8,900 local jobs. A major Health Hub is planned along Thompsons Road east of Pound Road, co-located with a local town centre and a possible future hospital site.As of 2026 residential subdivisions are progressing across the precinct and the Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road intersection upgrade is in active construction by Whelans Group Investments under a contract of about 54.5 million dollars, with 41.75 million dollars in federal funding. The roundabout was demolished in early 2026, traffic signal infrastructure installed, and the new signalised intersection is on track to open in mid-2027. Infrastructure within the precinct is funded by landowner contributions through the Clyde Development Contributions Plan.
Riverfield
Riverfield is a masterplanned residential community in Clyde, Victoria, developed by Brown Property Group. The masterplan has expanded to four precincts - Riverfield, Riverfield Rise, Riverfield Square, and Riverfield Promenade - with the original Riverfield precinct now sold out and the other three precincts currently selling. The estate delivers around 1850 lots across the four precincts, with over 28 hectares of open space, parks, wetlands and reserves, two schools (one delivered, one future government primary school), and is positioned alongside the proposed Major Town Centre and proposed Clyde train station.
Eliston Estate
Master-planned residential estate by National Pacific Properties in Clyde featuring detached housing, parks, wetlands, Clyde Creek Primary School, future town centre, indoor sports centre and proposed future rail connectivity. Residential stages continue to be delivered with active land sales and construction progressing across the community.
Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road Intersection Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road intersection in Clyde North. The project replaces the existing roundabout with traffic signals, adds additional through and turning lanes, upgrades drainage and utilities, delivers shared walking and cycling paths, and upgrades bus stops. Construction is well advanced, with the intersection expected to open around October 2026, approximately seven months ahead of the original schedule.
Smiths Lane
Smiths Lane is a masterplanned residential community in Clyde North by Mirvac, delivering approximately 3,000 homes over multiple stages. The estate includes over 60 hectares of open space, parks, wetlands, walking/cycling trails along Smiths Lane Creek, a future government primary school (Brompton Primary School opened 2024), Clyde Grammar private school, childcare centres, sporting reserves and a planned local town centre.
25,071 residents of Clyde North are employed, from a labour force of 26,098. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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 38,908, about 79% 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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Clyde North has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 25,071 working residents, while the unemployment rate sits 0.8% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate is relatively typical at 74.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 20.6% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The neighborhood exhibits a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 5.9% of Clyde North's workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. This primarily residential area appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census working population counts to resident population counts. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 3.5% and the labor force expand by 4.1%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.1% and its labor force expand by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Clyde North. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably by industry sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to Clyde North's current employment distribution suggests local employment will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clyde North is $2,163 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $921 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,471 a year against an average of $60,701. 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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The suburb of Clyde North recorded a median taxpayer income of $54,471 and an average taxpayer income of $60,701, based on the latest postcode level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit below the national average, contrasting with a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $59,711 (median) and $66,540 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Clyde North place around the 72nd percentile nationally.
The local earnings profile shows that the largest cohort, comprising 46.6% of residents (22,920 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the metropolitan trend where 32.8% of people are in this category. High housing costs take up 20.0% of income, yet robust earnings keep disposable income at the 69th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clyde North had 9,358 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 67% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. 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 dwelling types within Clyde North, as of the most recent Census, consisted of 97.2% separate houses and 2.8% other housing types, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% separate houses and 32.1% other housing types. Meanwhile, the level of outright home ownership in Clyde North trailed the Melbourne metro rate, sitting at 9.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (67.2%) or rented (23.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000 at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to Melbourne metro's $390.
Locally, Clyde North's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clyde North counted 9,358 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 14,528 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 59% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority at 87.8% of all households, consisting of 58.6% couples with children, 19.2% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.2%, with lone person households representing 10.4% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.0% of adults in Clyde North hold a university qualification, including 22.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 5,827 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,054 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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Education levels in Clyde North exceed broader regional standards, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 24.6% in the SA3 area and 29.8% in the SA4 region. This significant educational lead positions the community well for knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Technical and trade qualifications are also prominent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (16.0%) and certificates (17.4%). Participation in education is high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies.
This includes 13.9% in primary school, 7.3% in high school, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Clyde North reaches 133 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Analysis of public transit options reveals 133 active stops within the suburb of Clyde North, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 8 separate routes, which combine to support 3,169 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is rated as good, with residents typically living 263 meters from the nearest transit stop. As a mostly residential community, most workers travel outward, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 91%, followed by 5% using the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per household, which is above the regional average.
About 20.6% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 452 journeys daily across all routes, which is approximately 23 weekly journeys per individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 nearest stops relative to the centerpoint of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.5% of residents in Clyde North report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An evaluation of health metrics shows strong outcomes across Clyde North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with common health conditions showing low prevalence among the general population and aligning closely with the national average across older, at-risk cohorts, while the rate of private health insurance was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~25,020 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.9 and 4.7% of residents, respectively, while 82.5% of residents reported having no medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The area has 6.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,049 people), which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.4% of Clyde North residents were born overseas and 55.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (15.4%) and Australian (13.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Clyde North ranks among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 55.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.4% born overseas. The main religion in Clyde North was found to be Christianity, which makes up 37.3% of people in Clyde North. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 11.0% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Clyde North are Other, comprising 29.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Indian, comprising 15.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.2%, and Australian, comprising 13.7% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 4.2% of Clyde North (vs 0.8% regionally), Samoan at 1.2% (vs 0.3%) and Filipino at 3.3% (vs 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clyde North is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.1% 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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At 31 years, Clyde North's median age is notably under the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Clyde North has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (22.3%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (5.7%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. In the period since 2021, the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 9.4% to 11.3% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 20.8% to 22.3%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 19.9% to 15.2% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 11.4% to 9.1%. Demographic modeling suggests Clyde North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand substantially, expanding by 9,866 people (178%) from 5,557 to 15,424.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clyde North
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 24 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 6,459 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (31,681 at the 2021 Census → 49,185 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 (SAL20582). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.