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Corio has an estimated 15,777 residents, up from 15,497 at the 2021 Census — a change of 280 people, or 1.8%. 139 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 797 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 ABS population updates and new address data validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Corio has an estimated population of 15,777 in May 2026. This represents an increase of 280 people (1.8%) from the 15,497 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This estimate is based on the June 2025 ABS ERP release indicating a resident population of 15,776, plus 139 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The suburb of Corio has a population density of 797 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Corio's post-census growth of 1.8% is within 2.5 percentage points of the Rest of Vic. (4.3%). Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for approximately 66.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch employs population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas without this data, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are used, adjusted by weighting growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the suburb of Corio is set for substantial growth, placing it in the top quartile of regional areas nationwide, with an expected increase of 3,718 persons by 2041 based on SA2 aggregations, representing an overall expansion of 23.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
367 new dwellings have been approved in Corio over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That is 4.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 145, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals, the suburb of Corio averaged approximately 73 new residential approvals annually, totaling 367 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26133 approvals have been logged. In the context of a declining population, this level of development has been relatively sufficient, which benefits buyers, with new residences constructed at an average cost of $527,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end market with premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $1.3 million during this financial year, pointing to a market that is overwhelmingly residential in nature.
In comparison to Rest of Vic., construction activity in the suburb of Corio is considerably lower, running at 55.0% below the regional average on a per-capita basis. This restricted addition of new housing typically underpins demand and supports values for existing residences. New builds consist of 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% semi-detached or attached options, maintaining the low-density character of the area which appeals to buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 535 people per residential approval highlights the quiet, low-scale nature of local building activity. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Corio will add 3,716 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should construction rates remain at current levels, the volume of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among home buyers and bolster price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Corio
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Corio, worth an estimated $228 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.5 billion. 16 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 projects, major works, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Cedar Woods Corio Residential Estate, the Stead Park Hockey Facility Upgrade, the Gateway Green Estate, and the Lovely Banks Development, with the primary developments of interest detailed in the list below.
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Stead Park Hockey Facility Upgrade
Redevelopment of Geelong's premier hockey venue at Stead Park, Corio, funded under the Victorian Government's Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Works include a new two-storey pavilion centrally located between the two hockey pitches, featuring four change rooms, match officials rooms, canteen, equipment storage and first aid on the ground floor, and a social space, meeting room, kitchen and terrace seating overlooking both pitches on the upper level. The western pitch is being redeveloped with a new playing surface, fencing, drainage, 500 lux sports lighting and an electronic scoreboard to support national-level hockey events.Additional accessible car parking and a new access road are also included. Construction commenced September 2025 and is being delivered by Fairbrother Pty Ltd on behalf of Development Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria.
Somerley
Somerley is a new masterplanned 18.6-hectare residential community in Corio, near Geelong. Acquired by Cedar Woods Properties, the project features 400 thoughtfully designed homes alongside beautiful parklands and a proposed central park. The estate caters to young families, first-home buyers, and downsizers, designed to address the anticipated housing supply shortfall in the greater Geelong market.
Corio Housing Development - Edenville
Three-stage $50 million development creating 108 new residences including 48 apartments across multiple lots at Sharland Road and McHarry Court. Mix of single and double-storey properties with lots ranging from 100-449sqm, aimed at creating affordable housing opportunities in Geelong's northern suburbs.
Gateway Green Estate
Masterplanned residential estate at the former Norlane High School site delivering approximately 125-130 homes through turnkey house and land packages together with future townhouse superlots. Civil construction is underway and completed house and land packages continue to be released for sale.
Corio Convenience Retail Hub
A completed convenience and retail hub strategically positioned at the corner of Princes Highway and Harpur Road in Geelong's evolving Corio Retail Precinct. The development offers multiple tenancies including 600-2,400sqm showrooms, 139.5sqm food outlet, and 146.8sqm coffee drive-thru, with exceptional exposure to over 43,000 vehicles daily. Located near major brands including Dan Murphys, KFC, McDonalds, Ampol, Petstock and Harvey Norman.
Wattle Grove Estate
A completed residential estate on 8.9 hectares providing 102 house lots, featuring a recently unveiled 4000m2 park with playground and nature play area, bookended by wetlands. Located 10 minutes from Geelong CBD with easy access to Melbourne, public transport, and local amenities including Beckley Park Saturday Community Market and Geelong Gate Homemaker Centre.
Geelong Growth Area Transport Infrastructure Strategy
A strategic framework developed by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Victorian State Government to guide transport investment across Geelong's three major growth areas - Armstrong Creek, Northern Geelong and Western Geelong. The strategy covers road and rail infrastructure, public transport, active travel and traffic management to support an estimated 175,000 new residents across the growth areas by 2051. Community engagement phases are complete and the strategy has informed the development of the broader Integrated Transport Strategy, which is currently in draft development with community feedback expected in early 2026.
Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment
The Wathaurong Dreaming Project is a landmark 43.6 million dollar redevelopment of the Morgan Street site to create a centralized cultural and community hub. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project integrates comprehensive healthcare services including 12 GP rooms and dental suites with family, youth, and justice support services. The facility features culturally significant spaces such as a yarning circle, a dance circle, and a preserved Scar Tree, alongside a 300-seat conference center and a womens tranquility garden.The redevelopment expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of adjacent land at 43 The Boulevard to provide essential car parking and improved accessibility.
6,172 residents of Corio are employed, from a labour force of 7,121. Unemployment sits at 13.3%, with participation at 54.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,760, about 87% 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 suburb of Corio has a diverse workforce composed of both professional and industrial workers, with manufacturing and industrial sectors playing a key role, an unemployment rate of 13.3%, and stable employment trends over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 6,172 local residents are employed, although the unemployment rate is 9.6% higher than the 3.7% rate seen in Regional Vic., indicating room for labor market improvement, and participation rates are notably lower at 54.6% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data shows that a minor 8.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment fields for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The suburb of Corio has a distinct concentration in manufacturing, where employment is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.0% of local jobs, compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic. The comparison between the working population at the Census and the resident population suggests a shortage of local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for broader statistical areas, during the year ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 0.5% while the labor force shrank by 0.9%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labor force contract by 0.3%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide further context for potential local job demand. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce profile to model future trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents should rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting of industry categories without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Corio is $1,152 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $537 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,075 a year against an average of $48,388. 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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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Corio has income levels below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $43,075, with an average income of $48,388, compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $47,219 for the median and $53,043 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Corio between the 5th and 10th percentiles nationally.
In terms of income brackets, 31.2% of the population (4,922 individuals) earn between $800 and $1,499, which contrasts with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 to $2,999 range is most common at 30.3%. Financial pressure from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only 82.4% of their income, which ranks in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Corio had 5,591 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. 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 time of the latest Census, housing types in the suburb of Corio consisted of 91.5% standalone houses and 8.4% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Corio were below the Regional Vic. average at 29.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.9%) or rented (41.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the regional average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent was $280, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Corio are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also much lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Corio counted 5,591 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 67.3%, consisting of couples with children at 24.5%, couples without children at 20.5%, and single parent households at 20.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.7%, with single person households representing 28.6% and group shared households making up 4.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.0% of adults in Corio hold a university qualification, including 6.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,412 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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 suburb of Corio experiences low levels of higher education, with university qualification rates of 10.0% falling well short of the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical education is prominent, with 35.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (27.2%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 32.7% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 11.5% in high schools, 10.2% in primary schools, and 3.1% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Corio reaches 77 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 the local transit network shows 77 active public transport stops in the suburb of Corio, including train connections. These stops are served by 8 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,851 passenger trips per week. Transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 232 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb of Corio is predominantly residential, leading to high levels of outward commuting, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the regional benchmark.
A relatively low 8.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time. Public transport services run at an average of 264 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 24 weekly services per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.2% of residents in Corio report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, the suburb of Corio faces significant public health challenges across multiple age groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~7,268 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 11.6% and 9.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 62.2% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort has elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.9% of the population (2,508 people), which is lower than the 23.9% share in Regional Vic. Health indicators for these senior residents show challenges that are generally consistent with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.8% of Corio residents were born overseas and 23.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.2%) and English (25.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Corio displays higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.8% of residents born outside Australia and 23.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.0% of the community. Islam represents the most notable statistical concentration, accounting for 6.0% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Regional Vic. average of 1.0%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of Corio are Australian at 26.2%, English at 25.9%, and Other ancestry at 14.1%, which is much higher than the regional average of 4.7%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Croatian ancestry representing 1.5% of the suburb of Corio (compared to 0.4% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2%), and Dutch at 2.2% (compared to 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Corio is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.7% 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 median age in the suburb of Corio is 34, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., the suburb of Corio has a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (17.3%) and a lower share of those aged 65 - 74 (9.1%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 15.0% to 17.3% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.1% to 10.3%, and children aged 5 to 14 declined from 12.7% to 11.1%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Corio will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to increase by 1,392 people (51%) from 2,729 to 4,122, while the 55 to 64 group is projected to rise by a minor 1% (20 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Corio
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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 — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,497 at the 2021 Census → 15,777 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 (SAL20640). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.