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Corio has an estimated 15,792 residents, up from 15,497 at the 2021 Census — a change of 295 people, or 1.9%. 123 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 798 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Corio records an estimated population of around 15,792, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address additions. This represents a gain of 295 people (1.9%) above the 15,497 people counted during the 2021 Census. Underlying this shift is an AreaSearch resident count of 15,772, which incorporates the ABS June 2025 ERP release together with 123 validated new addresses registered after the Census. In terms of settlement density, the suburb of Corio sits at 798 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 1.9% post-census rise in the suburb of Corio trails the Rest of Vic. (4.4%) by only 2.5 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum. International arrivals served as the primary growth engine, driving roughly 66.0% of recent population additions across the suburb of Corio. Projections for the suburb of Corio utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling anchored to 2022, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government LGA projections redistributed to SA2 boundaries via weighted population growth techniques. The resulting age-stratified expansion trajectories are applied across 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 forecasts, the suburb of Corio is positioned in the top quartile of regional territories nationwide for expansion, with an anticipated increase of 3,639 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year gain of 22.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
367 new dwellings have been approved in Corio over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 138, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows Corio averaging approximately 73 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 367 dwellings across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 138 approved to date in FY-25. Despite recent population contractions, this level of planning activity represents a healthy construction rate for prospective buyers, particularly as newly approved homes carry an average construction cost of $348,000—well below regional benchmarks—pointing toward cost-effective building outcomes. In addition, $1.3 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year reinforces the locality's predominantly residential character.
Per capita residential construction in Corio is roughly half the level observed across Rest of Vic., though the area ranks within the 67th percentile nationwide. Approved residential building activity consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering an expanding selection of townhouses and apartments that cater to varied budgets, from larger family residences to compact options. This trend contrasts sharply with the established stock of 92.0% houses, reflecting tighter land availability along with changing buyer lifestyle and affordability considerations. Overall, the market remains low-density, averaging around 187 people per dwelling approval. With forward estimates indicating Corio will add 3,619 residents through to 2041 based on recent AreaSearch quarterly tracking, ongoing building volumes at current levels may fail to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property values.
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 23 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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Strategic developments, infrastructure upgrades, and local planning frameworks play a fundamental role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key projects expected to influence the locality, headlined by Lovely Banks Development, Gateway Green Estate, Stead Park Hockey Facility Upgrade, and Cedar Woods Corio Residential Estate, with comprehensive details provided on those holding the greatest local significance.
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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 $43.6 million Wathaurong Dreaming Project involves the redevelopment of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative headquarters into a state-of-the-art Aboriginal community and health hub. The three-storey facility consolidates comprehensive healthcare services, social and emotional wellbeing programs, family and youth support, cultural gathering spaces, and administration under one roof. Jointly funded by the Victorian Government, Federal Government, and the Co-operative, site demolition and main construction commenced in 2025/2026 with completion expected by 2027.
6,163 residents of Corio are employed, from a labour force of 7,113. Unemployment sits at 13.4%, with participation at 54.9%. 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 13,781, 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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Corio's labor market encompasses both white and blue-collar occupations, supported by a prominent industrial and manufacturing footprint, an unemployment rate of 13.4%, and largely steady job figures over the preceding year according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,163, yet local unemployment exceeds Regional Vic.'s 3.7% benchmark by 9.7 percentage points, while the labor participation rate of 54.9% trails the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Census returns indicate that only 8.9% of workers operated from home, though pandemic restrictions during Covid-19 must be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, local participation in manufacturing is pronounced, running at 1.6 times the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for just 2.0% of local employment, well below the 7.5% regional standard. A comparison between Census working figures and resident counts points to a relatively constrained internal job base. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.5% as the overall workforce shrank by 0.9%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage points drop in unemployment. Conversely, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the workforce diminish by 0.3%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on emerging labor requirements in Corio. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by discipline. Applying these industry growth rates to Corio's sectoral distribution indicates projected local employment gains of 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (calculated via simple weighted extrapolation without incorporating localized population forecasts).
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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According to postcode ATO records from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Corio sit below national standards, featuring a median income of $43,075 and an average income of $48,388, compared to Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $47,219 for median earnings and $53,043 for average earnings. Census metrics place household, family, and personal income tiers for Corio between the 5th and 10th percentiles nationwide.
The single largest earnings bracket is $800 - 1,499, capturing 31.2% of residents (4,927 people), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 30.3%. Financial pressure is pronounced, leaving residents with only 82.4% of income after housing costs, a figure sitting at 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 latest Census, Corio's residential landscape consisted of 91.5% houses alongside 8.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s split of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 29.7%, trailing the wider region, while remaining households were either carrying a mortgage (28.9%) or paying rent (41.4%). The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,300, below the $1,430 recorded across Regional Vic., and weekly rent sat at $280 compared to $285 regionally. On a broader scale, Corio's mortgage payments sit well beneath the national figure of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also tracking substantially lower than the Australian average 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 constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements at 67.3%, broken down into couples with children (24.5%), couples without children (20.5%), and single parent families (20.2%). Non-family residences account for the remaining 32.7%, consisting primarily of lone person households (28.6%) and group households (4.2%). The area records a median household size of 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 benchmark seen across Regional Vic..
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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Educational attainment in the area reflects notable gaps, as only 10.0% of the population holds a higher education degree compared to the 33.4% VIC standard, presenting opportunities for educational advancement. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 6.9%, postgraduate studies represent 2.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 0.9%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 35.5% of adults aged 15+ holding trade training, consisting of certificates (27.2%) and advanced diplomas (8.3%). Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 32.7% of residents attending an educational institution. This cohort comprises 11.5% in secondary education, 10.2% in primary education, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Corio reaches 77 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 7,200 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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Public transit across Corio includes 77 operating stops with train connectivity, serviced across 8 distinct routes that generate 7,159 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage remains favorable, placing local residents an average of 232 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the residential profile, commuting outward is standard, with car transport capturing 90% of travel. Motor vehicle access averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional standard, while 8.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census (which may reflect conditions during COVID-19). Transit schedules deliver an average of 1,022 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 92 weekly trips at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality rates highlight notable health burdens in Corio spanning multiple generations, alongside an exceptionally low private healthcare coverage level of roughly 46% of the population (~7,275 people). This uptake falls behind Regional Vic.'s 50.5% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the area's primary recorded conditions, affecting 9.9% and 11.6% of the population, respectively, while 62.2% of residents reported having no medical ailments, close to the 63.4% rate in Regional Vic.. Working-age individuals experience an elevated prevalence of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 16.7% of the community (2,637 people), below the 24.0% regional proportion, with older demographics displaying health outcomes that broadly match national averages.
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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Cultural diversity in Corio is significantly broader than in most local areas, with 27.8% of the community born abroad and 23.8% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the dominant religious denomination, adhered to by 43.0% of residents. In addition, Islam shows a distinct local presence at 6.0% of the population, considerably higher than the 1.0% regional mark in Regional Vic.. Regarding parental lineage, the leading declared backgrounds in Corio are Australian (26.2%), English (25.9%), and Other (14.1%), with the latter substantially exceeding the 4.7% regional figure. Specific community representations also show notable divergence from regional norms, including Croatian ancestry at 1.5% (against 0.4% regionally), Dutch at 2.2% (against 1.7%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Corio is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 31.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Corio displays a younger demographic structure than Regional Vic. overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 34.0% of the population compared to 28.5% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ make up 16.7% against a regional share of 24.0%. The median age is estimated at 35, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 8 years lower than the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that same Census. Across specific brackets, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) decreased from 24.1% at the Census to an estimated 21.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), projected to expand by 2,047 residents (47%) to 6,437.
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 Oct 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) | 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 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 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 — 123 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,497 at the 2021 Census → 15,792 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 (SAL20640). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.