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Cockatoo (Vic.) has an estimated 4,643 residents, up from 4,408 at the 2021 Census — a change of 235 people, or 5.3%. Natural increase accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 163 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Cockatoo (Vic.) has a population estimated at around 4,643 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 235 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,408 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,634, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 163 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Cockatoo (Vic.) expected to expand by 104 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.0% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Cockatoo (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Cockatoo has experienced around 5 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with an estimated 25 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 2 so far in FY-26. At an average of just 0.6 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential for population growth above projections, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $847,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Additionally, $10.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Cockatoo has significantly less development activity (90.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 100.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated count of 1851 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Cockatoo is expected to grow by 95 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cockatoo (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cockatoo (Vic.), worth an estimated $12 billion. 14 are already under construction and 15 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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Local infrastructure updates, planning guidelines, and major project developments significantly influence regional economic performance. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades, Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program, Additional VLocity Trains, and Level Crossing Removal Project (Melbourne), with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Ridgelea Estate - Pakenham East
Large masterplanned residential community in Pakenham East delivering 3,000+ lots with a future town centre, schools, community facilities and extensive open space. Early stages are under construction with Stage 7 and 10 selling. The estate connects to Princes Hwy and the new East Pakenham Station, with ongoing civil works and lot titling across multiple stages.
The Rise Estate - Pakenham
Boutique greenfield subdivision in central Pakenham delivering 202 house and land lots alongside an 11,000 sqm local commercial precinct. Stages 1 and 2 were completed and handed over in November 2024, with many buyers already underway on their new homes. Stages 3 and 4 are in construction and progressing on schedule, with completion and handover anticipated across 2025 and 2026. The estate is marketed by KR Peters Real Estate with on-site sales at 110 Pakenham Road.
Maple Grove Estate
Masterplanned residential community in Pakenham East for approximately 3,200 residents. Features over 1,000 lots, 7.5 hectares of green space, a proposed primary school, community centre, and playgrounds. Located 550 metres from the new East Pakenham Train Station.
Officer Fields
Masterplanned residential community offering over 660 lots across four precincts including Robert's Run, the newest precinct now available. Features natural open spaces, Upper Gum Scrub Creek trail, and Pratincole Boulevard connecting the community. Development includes significant civil infrastructure upgrades to McMullen and Brown Roads.
Arbor Officer
Premium residential development with 301 homes featuring six-leaf EnviroDevelopment certification, the only project in Cardinia Shire to achieve national certification in all six elements: ecosystems, waste, energy, materials, water and community. Located in Officer foothills with easy access to train station and town centre.
Pakenham East Precinct (Honora Fields)
A 630 hectare masterplanned greenfield community on the eastern edge of Pakenham delivering around 7,200 homes for more than 22,000 residents. The precinct includes multiple schools, community centres, sports reserves, parks, a town centre and local convenience centre. Civil works and residential development continue across Stockland Averley, Parklea Ridgelea and Satterley Maple Grove. During 2026 Geographic Names Victoria reserved the proposed suburb name Honora Fields but required Cardinia Shire Council to undertake a further compliant community consultation before final registration of the suburb name.
Stockland Averley
Stockland Averley is a masterplanned residential community in the Pakenham East growth corridor comprising around 1,555 homesites. The community includes extensive wetlands, open space, future schools, a community activity centre and a future town centre. Land releases, display homes and civil works continue, with multiple stages currently under construction and sales ongoing.
Pakenham Revitalisation Project - Stage 1 (Main Street Gateway)
Stage 1 delivers the Main Street Gateway streetscape upgrade between Drake Place and the Henty Street roundabout. Works include wider footpaths, new pedestrian crossings, upgraded lighting, street furniture, landscaping, updated parking layouts and improved outdoor dining and community spaces. Council endorsed detailed design in June 2024. Tendering is active July to August 2025 with contractor appointment targeted for September 2025. Construction is expected October 2025 to April 2026.
2,711 residents of Cockatoo (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 2,796. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 76.4%. 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 3,436, about 74% 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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Cockatoo features a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.0%, and 4.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,711 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (76.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical employs just 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 4.1% alongside labour force increasing by 4.0%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Cockatoo. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cockatoo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Cockatoo (Vic.) is $1,991 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $853 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,955 a year against an average of $71,779. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Cockatoo had a median income among taxpayers of $52,955 with the average level standing at $71,779. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,049 (median) and $78,684 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Cockatoo cluster around the 61st percentile nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 42.8% of the community (1,987 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.8% in the same category. After housing, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cockatoo (Vic.) had 1,431 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 67% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,742 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Cockatoo, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 100.0% houses and no other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Cockatoo was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 24.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (67.3%) or rented (7.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Melbourne metro average at $1,742, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390.
Nationally, Cockatoo's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cockatoo (Vic.) counted 1,431 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,507 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 79.6% of all households, comprising 41.9% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Cockatoo (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 368 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (18.2%) substantially below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 46.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (33.7%). Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.
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Public transport in Cockatoo (Vic.) reaches 18 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 590 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Public transport analysis reveals 18 active transport stops operating within Cockatoo comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 493 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 593 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, above the regional average. Some 21.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 70 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.5% of residents in Cockatoo (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Cockatoo faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~2,562 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.9 and 9.5% of residents, respectively, while 66.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (626 people), which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cockatoo (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (29.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cockatoo was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.5% of its population being citizens, 86.7% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Cockatoo was found to be Christianity, which makes up 29.5% of people in Cockatoo. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cockatoo are Australian, comprising 32.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 18.4%, English, comprising 29.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 20.1%, and Irish, comprising 7.9% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 2.9% of Cockatoo (vs 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%) and Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cockatoo (Vic.) is 36. 23.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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At 36 years, the median age in the suburb of Cockatoo (Vic.) is nearly matching the Greater Melbourne average of 37 similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Cockatoo (Vic.) has a higher concentration of 55 - 64 residents (13.0%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 2.3% to 4.1% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.0% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 15.0% to 13.9%.
Demographic modeling suggests the age profile of the suburb of Cockatoo (Vic.) will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 51%, adding 96 residents to reach 287. Senior residents (65+) will drive 62% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cockatoo (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 |
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| 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,408 at the 2021 Census → 4,643 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 (SAL20600). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.