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Cowes has an estimated 7,853 residents, up from 6,593 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,260 people, or 19.1%. Growth has averaged 4.6% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 650 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 377 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's evaluation of regional ABS updates and validated post-Census addresses, the population of the suburb of Cowes is approximated at 7,853 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,260 people (19.1%) compared to the 6,593 residents counted in the 2021 Census. Such gains are drawn from an estimated resident population of 7,785 established via the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, alongside 650 newly validated addresses logged following the Census. With a resulting density of 376 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial personal space as well as capacity for future expansion.
The 19.1% post-2021 Census expansion in the suburb of Cowes outpaced both Rest of Vic. (4.4%) and the overarching SA4 territory, establishing the locality as a regional growth frontrunner. Net interstate arrivals served as the principal catalyst, generating roughly 80.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (2024 release using a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modeling, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections converted to SA2 boundaries via weighted population aggregations. Furthermore, age-cohort growth distributions derived from these aggregations are applied to all territories across 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modeling points to remarkable gains that rank within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations nationwide, with the suburb of Cowes projected to expand by 3,817 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 forecasts—representing an overall growth rate of 47.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
608 new dwellings have been approved in Cowes over the past five years, an average of 121 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 96 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential construction in Cowes has averaged approximately 121 approved dwellings annually, amounting to roughly 608 residences across the last 5 financial years, with 63 authorizations already logged during FY-25. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 through FY-25, an average of 3.2 incoming residents arrived for each newly built home, creating a notable supply deficit that typically fuels upward pricing pressure and heightened buyer competition. New homes carry an average estimated construction cost of $666,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on upmarket, premium residential projects.
Concurrently, commercial activity remains moderate, evidenced by $9.5 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year. Per-capita residential construction in Cowes exceeded the Rest of Vic. benchmark by 43.0% across the 5 year timeframe, supporting established real estate valuations while preserving healthy inventory for buyers, notwithstanding a recent moderation in building pace. This volume tracks well above nationwide norms, signaling robust builder sentiment. The composition of approved residential development spans 70.0% standalone houses alongside 30.0% medium-density dwellings, delivering a diverse range of price points from entry-level compact options to expansive family residences. A ratio of approximately 104 people per approved dwelling highlights an expanding locality. Demographic projections anticipate an influx of 3,749 residents into Cowes up to 2041, based on AreaSearch's most recent quarterly assessment. While residential construction currently aligns with demographic expansion forecasts, prospective purchasers may encounter intensifying market competition as local numbers rise.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cowes
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cowes, worth an estimated $375 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.55 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture 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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Strategic planning initiatives, public infrastructure enhancements, and major developments exert a profound influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has tracked 10 key projects positioned to shape the local community. Prominent undertakings comprise the Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island development, the Isle of Wight Hotel Redevelopment, the Phillip Island Recreation Reserve Master Plan, and the Samuel Property Warley Avenue Apartments, with the following overview highlighting the most significant ventures.
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Isle of Wight Hotel Redevelopment
Redevelopment of 140-year-old pub into 7-story mixed-use hotel with 163 keys, pool deck, rooftop sports courts, and key-worker hostel. Includes pub, bistro, dining options, and shops.
Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island
Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island is a master-planned land lease community for downsizers over 50 located at 498 Settlement Road in Cowes. The development includes approximately 165 low-maintenance homes alongside multi-million-dollar community facilities including a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, and bowling green. Construction and progressive stage releases remain ongoing.
Phillip Island Recreation Reserve Master Plan
A long-term strategic master plan for 32 hectares of public open space, now progressing as the Phillip Island Sporting Precinct. The plan includes the development of two football and cricket ovals, four netball courts, a fenced off-leash dog park, and walking tracks. It also incorporates a future aquatic centre, though delivery of the aquatic component has been staged as a secondary phase following the redevelopment of the Wonthaggi facility.
Samuel Property Warley Avenue Apartments
Permit approved luxury residential development comprising 91 apartments across two five-storey buildings with 117 car spaces on a 4,053sqm beachfront site. The project remains approved, however the site was placed on the market during 2025 for sale to another developer with the benefit of the existing permit. No construction has commenced.
Phillip Island Community Hospital
A multi-million dollar double-storey community hospital at 50-58 Church Street, Cowes. Features include expanded Urgent Care Centre, day surgery across two operating theatres, low complexity dialysis, chemotherapy, dental services, radiology precinct with CT scans, ultrasound and general x-ray, and non-retail pharmacy. Construction by SJ Higgins started August 2023.
Community Housing Limited Social Housing
Construction of five single storey dwellings within unused road reserve between Roydon Road and Wyndham Avenue, Cowes. Part of Victoria's Big Housing Build program providing affordable housing for low to moderate income people. Planning permit assessment through Department of Transport and Planning.
Cowes to Ventnor Shared Path
A $980,000 shared path project connecting the townships of Cowes and Ventnor. Funded by federal government through active transport infrastructure program. The path will enhance cycling and walking connectivity for residents and visitors between the two Bass Coast communities.
Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre
A $19 million cultural centre designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects. Features include a theatre, library, gallery, museum, community function rooms and offices. Built to Passivhaus Standards with mass timber construction. The centre is named Berninneit, meaning 'Gather Together' in the local Bunurong language. Opened in November 2023.
3,205 residents of Cowes are employed, from a labour force of 3,318. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 48.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 6,797, 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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Cowes boasts a highly skilled labor pool where tourism and hospitality play leading roles, alongside an unemployment rate of 3.4% and an estimated employment growth of 6.9% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area information. By March 2026, the area recorded 3,205 individuals in employment, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.3% lower than the 3.7% level observed in Regional Vic., although workforce participation lags behind at 48.7% relative to the 61.1% rate in Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a moderate 21.3% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown periods must be taken into account.
The leading employment sectors among residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. Accommodation & food demonstrates notable local concentration, capturing a workforce share 2.0 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 2.0% of local jobs in Cowes compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. Comparing resident worker numbers against local Census workplace counts suggests a relatively modest volume of employment positions within the immediate area. AreaSearch's evaluation of combined ABS and SALM metrics over the 12-month timeframe shows a 6.9% rise in employed residents alongside a 5.8% expansion in the total workforce, driving a 1.1 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with its jobless rate edging down 0.2 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from Mar-26, which have been aligned with Cowes's industry distribution across five and ten-year intervals. Against nationwide projections of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, applying sectoral projections to Cowes's specific industry distribution suggests local job growth of 6.4% across five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted model that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cowes is $1,026 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $586 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,177 a year against an average of $52,087. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode level indicate that median taxpayer earnings in Cowes reached $37,177, alongside an average figure of $52,087. These amounts track below national benchmarks, as well as the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $40,753 (median) and $57,098 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census 2021 results place local earnings within Australia's 4th to 10th percentiles.
The single largest income group comprises 29.9% of residents (2,348 people) earning between $400 - 799, in sharp contrast to the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier constitutes 30.3%. Housing costs exert substantial pressure, leaving residents with 83.0% of disposable income and placing the locality in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cowes had 2,747 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 4% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $331 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,550 a month. Rent absorbs 32.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Single-family detached houses represented 83.7% of local housing stock at the most recent Census, with semi-detached structures, apartments, and other residential types making up the remaining 16.3%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings recorded across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership without a mortgage stood at 49.1%—surpassing regional levels—while mortgaged properties made up 23.4% and rentals accounted for 27.6%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,550 and weekly rents averaged $331, both exceeding Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285. Nevertheless, these housing costs sit comfortably below nationwide averages of $1,863 for monthly home loans and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cowes counted 2,747 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,272 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 62.9% of local households, encompassing couples without offspring (35.0%), families with dependent children (17.6%), and single parent arrangements (9.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.1%, consisting predominantly of single-person dwellings at 34.8% alongside group accommodations at 2.4%. The typical household comprises 2.1 people, tracking below the 2.4 average registered across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.1% of adults in Cowes hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 654 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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Educational attainment levels show that 19.1% of residents hold university credentials, falling short of the 33.4% state benchmark across VIC and highlighting a focus area for local educational programs. Tertiary qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education forms a cornerstone of local qualifications, with 41.9% of adults aged 15+ possessing technical training, comprising certificates (27.8%) and advanced diplomas (14.1%). Formal study engages 24.3% of the resident community. Broken down by schooling level, 9.6% attend primary school, 6.8% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.6% participate in higher education.
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Public transport in Cowes reaches 24 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 410 m from its nearest stop. 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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The public transit network in Cowes encompasses 24 operational stops serviced across 3 routes, which together provide 152 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is moderate, with typical dwellings situated 407 meters from an active stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, daily commuting is heavily oriented outward, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys and walking representing 7%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 1.2 vehicles per household. Additionally, 21.3% of the workforce worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 21 daily trips across the collective network, corresponding to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.3% of residents in Cowes report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Mortality figures and chronic illness diagnostics evaluated by AreaSearch show that health indicators in Cowes align broadly with national standards. Common ailments among the general public track at typical levels, though rates climb above nationwide averages within senior demographics, and private healthcare insurance remains low at roughly 48% coverage (~3,730 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 50.5% in Regional Vic. and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported health issues locally, affecting 12.3% and 9.6% of the population, respectively, while 58.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness. Those aged 65 and over represent 38.5% of the local population (3,023 people), noticeably higher than the 24.0% regional proportion. Health metrics among senior cohorts reflect several difficulties, despite comparing more favorably nationwide than those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cowes is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Cowes broadly mirror broader regional benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.1% of the population, 78.6% of residents born domestically, and 91.5% speaking exclusively English within their households. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 46.2% of residents. The most noticeable relative divergence is seen in Judaism, which stands at 0.1% in Cowes, matching the 0.1% level observed throughout Regional Vic.. English (33.1%), Australian (27.1%), and Scottish (9.2%) constitute the three most widely declared parental ancestries in Cowes. Other specific ancestral groups exhibit above-average local presence, including Dutch ancestry at 1.8% in Cowes (compared to 1.7% regionally), Maltese ancestry at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Welsh background at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cowes is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 14.9% 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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The age distribution in Cowes skews substantially older than regional norms, with residents aged 65+ making up 38.5% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., while younger individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 21.1% against 28.5% regionally. The median age is estimated at 55 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census, which sits 12 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and well above the Australian median of 38 from that same Census. Since that count, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 34.9% to an estimated 38.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest absolute expansion will occur among retirees and elderly residents, increasing by 1,497 residents (50%) to 4,520. In relative terms, the 25 - 44 cohort is set to grow fastest, surging 61% to reach 2,135 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cowes
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 10 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 Sep 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 — 650 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,593 at the 2021 Census → 7,853 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 (SAL20657). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.