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Cobblebank has an estimated 5,825 residents, up from 3,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,224 people, or 61.8%. Growth has averaged 12.8% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 340 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 772 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population releases with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Cobblebank has reached an estimated resident count of around 5,825 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,224 people (61.8%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,601 people. Such growth stems from an estimated base of 5,356 residents calculated following the ABS ERP update (June 2025), alongside 340 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, local population density stands at 771 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks across AreaSearch study areas.
Surpassing both the state benchmark (9.5%) and national figures, the suburb of Cobblebank recorded 61.8% expansion after the 2021 census to emerge as a prominent regional growth centre. Inward interstate migration served as the primary catalyst by generating approximately 74.0% of recent gains, supported concurrently by positive overseas arrivals and natural population increases. Projections for the suburb of Cobblebank utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline at the SA2 level, with unmapped areas supplemented by 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA releases through weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation. Age-specific growth distribution rates from these datasets are further applied across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Going forward, forward-looking SA2 modeling places the suburb of Cobblebank in the highest 10 percent nationwide for anticipated expansion, forecasting an addition of 7,748 persons to 2041, which equates to a cumulative 124.6% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
640 new dwellings have been approved in Cobblebank over the past five years, an average of 128 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 137 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 85, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approvals data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Cobblebank has sustained roughly 128 residential dwellings authorised annually, generating an estimated total of 640 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 85 approvals have been documented. Because the community added an average of 3.1 new residents per year for each dwelling completed across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction continues to trail incoming demand substantially, typically driving price appreciation and heightened buyer competition. New residences reflect an average construction cost of $379,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide relatively affordable options.
Concurrently, $764,000 in commercial building consents has been registered this financial year, underscoring a largely residential building landscape. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Cobblebank demonstrates elevated building volumes (tracking 48.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), which supports property values whilst preserving adequate options for purchasers, despite a moderation in building pace across recent periods. This level of construction considerably outpaces the national benchmark, highlighting substantial interest from property developers. Recent dwelling completions consist of 96.0% standalone homes alongside 4.0% medium and high-density housing, reinforcing the low-density character of the neighbourhood and catering to buyers seeking detached layouts. Featuring approximately 63 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an expanding growth corridor. Projections indicate that Cobblebank is set to add 7,258 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. While ongoing residential building is keeping reasonable pace with expected population expansion, prospective buyers might encounter tighter market competition as local numbers swell.
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Development applications around Cobblebank
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cobblebank, worth an estimated $972 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32 billion. 37 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, public works, and planning developments exert a fundamental influence over local community performance. In Cobblebank, AreaSearch has tracked 18 projects positioned to deliver meaningful local impacts. Major initiatives include New Melton Hospital, Robinsons Rise Estate Cobblebank, St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank Campus, and Ferris Road Duplication and Urbanisation, with key priority schemes outlined below.
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New Melton Hospital
The New Melton Hospital is an investment of over $900 million delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority through the Exemplar Health consortium, with Lendlease as head contractor. Located in Cobblebank, the state-of-the-art facility will provide a 24-hour emergency department, at least 274 beds, an intensive care unit, surgical suites, and mental health facilities. Structural construction is advancing rapidly towards completion in 2029.
St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank Campus
Multi-stage expansion of St Francis Catholic College's Cobblebank Campus. Stage 1 opened in 2023. Stage 2 Creative Hub is completing, while Stage 3 is under construction and will deliver a Year 10-12 senior learning building supported by a $6 million Victorian Government Building Fund grant. The campus will progressively expand to around 1,500 students by 2028, with additional facilities including a future Student Resource Centre planned.
Ferris Road Duplication and Urbanisation
Council-led urbanisation and duplication of Ferris Road from the Western Highway to Bridge Road, with shared paths on both sides and new signalised intersections. South of Bridge Road, a single urbanised carriageway will connect to a future east-west arterial. Delivery is being coordinated with the Melton level crossing removals (new Ferris Road road bridge over the rail line) and the new Melton Hospital. Traffic signals at Bridge Road/Ferris Road were switched on 6 March 2025, and piling and bridge foundation works progressed through 2025 toward the government target to make Melton boom-gate free in 2026.
Cobblebank Village Shopping Centre
A neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a Coles supermarket, featuring 18 specialty stores, a gym, medical facilities, dining options, and ample parking, designed to serve the rapidly growing Cobblebank community in Melbourne's western growth corridor.
Robinsons Rise Estate Cobblebank
Robinsons Rise Estate is a residential house and land development in Cobblebank, Melbourne's west, developed by Miravor Property Group. The estate offers over 300 lots across multiple stages featuring 7-star energy-rated homes with sustainable design, recycled water infrastructure, and community open spaces. Stage 2 is currently the latest release. The estate is located 250m from Cobblebank Train Station and within walking distance of Cobblebank Village, the under-construction Melton Hospital, and Cobblebank Stadium.
Melton Line Upgrade & Cobblebank Stabling Yard
A $650 million upgrade to the Melton Line to enable 9-car VLocity trains, increasing peak capacity by 50%. The project includes extending platforms at Cobblebank, Rockbank, Caroline Springs, and Deer Park stations, and constructing a new 6-train stabling yard at Cobblebank. It is integrated with the removal of four level crossings (Exford, Ferris, Coburns, and Hopkins roads) and a new four-platform Melton Station. Recent 2026 updates confirm construction is underway on the stabling yard and platform extensions at Rockbank and Cobblebank are slated for late 2026.A further $152.7 million was committed in May 2026 to begin planning for future electrification.
Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence (Western BACE)
A not-for-profit business hub in Melbourne's West supporting startups and small businesses with incubator programs, co-working spaces, STEM education for youth, mentoring, networking, and venue hire.
Opalia Estate, Weir Views
Opalia is a masterplanned residential estate on 57 hectares in Weir Views, within the Melton growth corridor. Commenced in 2018, the estate delivers approximately 581 homes ranging from 300 to 600 square metres. Community amenity includes the Opalia Plaza shopping centre anchored by Woolworths and Aldi alongside Chemist Warehouse, McDonald's, KFC, cafes and medical facilities, plus sports ovals, connecting pathways and open green spaces. Stages 1 through 9 have all titled, with remaining land stages and homes continuing to sell and settle through 2026.
2,988 residents of Cobblebank are employed, from a labour force of 3,103. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 69.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 4,862, about 83% 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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The local labour force in Cobblebank displays strong qualifications across varied industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 3.7% and a 2.2% annual increase in job numbers according to aggregated AreaSearch metrics. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,988, maintaining a jobless rate 1.1% below Greater Melbourne's 4.8% while labour participation mirrored the regional benchmark of 70.1%. At the Census, working from home was recorded among 17.9% of workers, a figure potentially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Primary fields of employment for residents encompass transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Logistics and freight functions exhibit an exceptionally strong footprint, with local employment in transport, postal & warehousing running at 3.4 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent a smaller share at 5.2% against the regional average of 10.1%. A comparison between Census resident tallies and local job counts indicates that local employment capacity within the area remains relatively constrained. SALM and ABS datasets aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that over the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.2% as the labour pool grew by 2.6%, causing the jobless rate to edge up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, employment climbed 2.1%, the workforce rose 2.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 offers additional perspective on industry demand trajectories. Projecting these nationwide benchmarks—which estimate overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—across the local industry structure suggests Cobblebank employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this weighted distribution serves purely illustrative purposes without factoring in localized demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cobblebank is $1,920 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $874 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,018 a year against an average of $67,748. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median individual income of $60,018 and a mean of $67,748 in the suburb of Cobblebank. These figures align closely with national baselines, whereas Greater Melbourne registered a median of $57,688 and a mean of $75,164. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local benchmarks to approximately $65,792 (median) and $74,265 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 places personal, family, and household earnings around the 61st percentile across the nation.
Income distribution statistics show that 50.1% of residents (2,918 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, exceeding the 32.8% observed regionally. Although mortgage and rent commitments absorb 20.1% of income, resilient earning power positions net disposable income at the 55th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cobblebank had 1,014 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 5% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the local residential landscape was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, which accounted for 99.7% of all residences alongside 0.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where separate houses constituted 67.9% and alternative formats 32.1%. Outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan standard at 4.9%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (61.6%) or leased to tenants (33.5%). Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $1,850 and weekly rents sat at $370, both sitting below the Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
On a nationwide basis, local mortgage payments remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cobblebank counted 1,014 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,640 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 12% 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 units constitute the vast majority of local households at 86.3%, comprising 55.4% couples with children, 17.5% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements represent 13.7% in total, consisting of lone person households at 11.7% and group households at 2.1%. With a median household size of 3.4 people, local dwellings house larger families than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.6% of adults in Cobblebank hold a university qualification, including 22.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher educational attainment in the community is notable, with 32.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to the SA3 area average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 22.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Technical and trade accreditations are similarly prevalent, as 35.6% of residents aged 15+ possess vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (17.6%) and certificates (18.0%). A substantial 37.0% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. Within this learning cohort, 14.6% attend primary school, 6.8% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% are undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cobblebank 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 across Cobblebank comprises 4 active transport stops operating exclusively as bus connections. These locations are linked by 2 individual routes that combine to deliver 288 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate, with dwellings situated an average of 470 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the commuter-oriented nature of the community, private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 88%, while rail handles 9%. Household vehicle access stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, higher than regional figures. In addition, 17.9% of workers conducted their duties from home at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules deliver an average frequency of 41 trips per day across the network, generating approximately 72 weekly trips per individual stop.
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84.0% of residents in Cobblebank report no long-term health condition. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Health indicators across Cobblebank remain positive according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality, with low incidences of major ailments observed among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage slightly surpasses the typical SA2 area rate, encompassing approximately 54% of the total population (~3,123 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The primary reported health conditions locally are asthma and mental health disorders, affecting 6.5 and 5.3% of the community respectively, while 84.0% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health ailments, outperforming the 72.6% recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age cohorts display strong general vitality with minimal chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over account for only 0.2% of the local population (11 people), well below the 15.1% seen throughout Greater Melbourne, and seniors in the area register particularly robust health outcomes that rank above national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.2% of Cobblebank residents were born overseas and 59.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (15.4%) and Australian (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally pronounced in Cobblebank, where 51.2% of residents were born overseas and 59.4% speak a primary language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation at 36.0% of the populace. Notably, the Other religious category demonstrates a substantial local presence, accounting for 26.2% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the three most common backgrounds in Cobblebank are Other at 33.0% (substantially above the regional average of 14.6%), Indian at 15.4% (well exceeding the 4.2% regional baseline), and Australian at 13.8%.
Distinct concentrations appear across several other backgrounds as well, with Filipino residents representing 5.2% (against 1.3% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 2.3% (against 0.3%), and Maltese at 1.9% (against 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cobblebank is 27, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.4% 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 Cobblebank leans heavily toward younger demographics. AreaSearch's August 2026 figures show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 60.7% of residents, compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 0.2% against a regional benchmark of 15.1%. This places the estimated median age at 27, dropping from 29 at the 2021 Census and sitting 10 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that Census, as well as below the national Census median of 38. Among broad age brackets, children and young adults (0 - 24) decreased their relative share from 42.3% at the Census to an estimated 20.4%.
Within the adult population, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 25.1% to an estimated 18.7% while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 19.9% to 42.0%, reflecting the maturing of existing residents. By 2041, younger demographics (0 - 24) are forecast to drive the bulk of expansion, adding 2,953 residents (248%) to reach 4,141, whereas older cohorts are projected to reduce in number over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cobblebank
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 340 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,601 at the 2021 Census → 5,825 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 (SAL20590). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.