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Cranbourne East has an estimated 29,720 residents, up from 24,679 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,041 people, or 20.4%. Growth has averaged 4.4% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 596 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 2,241 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 demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and newly registered street addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-census, the suburb of Cranbourne East has an estimated population of 29,720 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 5,041 people (20.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 24,679 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident total of 29,719 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 596 validated new addresses registered since the census date. This population translates to a density of 2,241 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations tracked by AreaSearch.
The 20.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Cranbourne East since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 9.3% and the countrywide median, positioning it among the top growth areas locally. This upward trajectory was chiefly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 41.0% of the total population rise in recent times, though international and interstate migration also registered gains. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age structure growth patterns from these calculations are extended to cover the years 2032 through 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Cranbourne East is projected to undergo rapid expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical tracts nationwide. The population is set to grow by 16,821 persons by 2041 according to compiled SA2 projections, representing a total surge of 56.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,402 new dwellings have been approved in Cranbourne East over the past five years, an average of 280 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 180 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 300, broadly in line with 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, Cranbourne East has averaged around 280 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling an estimated 1,402 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 275 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 4.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition, leading to pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average value of $298,000, consistent with regional patterns.
Additionally, $1.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Cranbourne East exhibits roughly 75% of the per capita construction volume recorded across Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 65th percentile of all examined locations in the country. This volume is notably higher than the national standard, demonstrating strong developer focus. Recent activity is dominated by detached houses at 90.0%, with apartments or townhouses making up the remaining 10.0%, preserving the conventional low-density suburban aesthetic favored by families looking for larger properties. The area records about 218 people per approved dwelling, leaving room for expansion. Forecasts indicate that Cranbourne East will welcome 16,818 additional residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of homes could fall short of demand, which would likely intensify buyer competition and support property price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cranbourne East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranbourne East, worth an estimated $5.06 billion. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40 billion. 44 are already under construction and 50 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 projects, regional planning decisions, and new developments have a major impact on property market trends. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects in the vicinity that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Clyde North Fire Station, WILMAC Clyde North, Pavilion Casey Fields, and Eastleigh Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Clyde North Fire Station
Construction of a new Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) fire station is currently underway at the Summit Business Park within the Meridian Estate. The facility is designed to house up to eight firefighters per shift and accommodate two modern fire appliances. The project aims to improve emergency response times in one of Australia's fastest-growing residential corridors. Recent progress indicates that while the project faced initial funding and commencement delays through 2024 and 2025, active site work is now proceeding toward a late 2026 delivery.
Orana Village Town Centre
Orana Village is a 3.5-hectare neighbourhood town centre within the Orana masterplanned community at Clyde North. Anchored by a full-line 3,582 square metre Coles supermarket with a six-bay click-and-collect drive-through and Liquorland, the centre includes a mix of specialty retail, an Indian grocer, cafes and dining, a medical and health precinct, Anytime Fitness gym, a 125-place Bluebird Early Learning Centre, a 7-Eleven petrol station, and a McDonald's. A 500 square metre landscaped Village Square with alfresco seating forms the community heart.The precinct connects to Orana's extensive cycling and walking path network and incorporates EV charging. Construction is underway and the centre is targeted to open in late 2026, serving a community of over 4,000 planned homes.
City of Casey Capital Works Program 2025/26
$125.8 million capital works program including $73.8 million for recreational, leisure, and community facilities, $12.6 million for roads, $11 million for parks, open space, and streetscapes, $5.2 million for drainage works, and various other infrastructure improvements across the City of Casey.
WILMAC Clyde North
Commercial and industrial land subdivision by Wilmac Properties in Clyde North, comprising 25 individually titled freehold lots in a high-exposure business hub. The estate is 100% sold out, construction is nearing completion and titles are expected in Q1 2026. The precinct includes Commercial 2 and industrial land, a 3000 sqm central park, and confirmed occupants including self-storage, childcare and fuel station uses. It is expected to support about 400 ongoing jobs and contribute more than AUD 100 million annually to the local economy.
Elmslie Common Townhomes
A modern townhouse development of 76 architecturally designed two-storey dwellings located within the premier Eastwood Estate. The project focuses on sustainable living with low maintenance landscaping, energy and water efficiency features. Located on the edge of Cranbourne's Retail Centre with walking distance to educational, recreational and sporting facilities including Casey Fields, Casey RACE and the newly opened Cranbourne East Primary School.
Adrian Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre
Adrian Street, Cranbourne East is a neighbourhood activity centre located in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing outer south-east growth corridors, offering a blend of convenience and modern services for the local community. The 18,000 sqm development includes an Aspire Childcare Centre providing early education and care for families, alongside 22 specialty retail tenancies designed to meet the everyday needs of locals. Situated just 100 metres from the South Gippsland Highway, the highly visible site ensures easy access for residents and commuters, and is within close proximity to schools, public transport links, the Casey Fields sports precinct and the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.Oreana's in-house construction team is delivering the project, with the build progressing through the roofing stage as of late 2025, and completion forecast for 2027.
Cranbourne East Railway Station
The Cranbourne East Railway Station is a proposed stop on the 14km Clyde Rail Link, an extension of the existing Cranbourne line. As of mid-2026, the project remains an unfunded advocacy priority for the City of Casey under its 'Building a Better Casey' campaign. The station is intended to serve the rapidly expanding Cranbourne East and Casey Fields precincts, providing rail access to the Cranbourne Community Hospital and the Casey Fields sports complex. While the state government completed the Cranbourne Line track duplication in 2022 to enable future growth, the actual extension and station construction have not yet received formal budget allocation from the Victorian Government.
The Precinct
A massive 61.59-hectare strategic infill site within the Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan. The project is designed as a high-density mixed-use hub featuring a 24.3-hectare Major Town Centre, 15.4 hectares for business and office use, and residential zones for approximately 500 dwellings. It serves as the primary commercial and retail heart for the rapidly expanding Clyde North corridor.
15,290 residents of Cranbourne East are employed, from a labour force of 16,138. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 71.2%. 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 23,699, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in Cranbourne East is highly skilled, with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and employment growth estimated at 5.3% over the prior year, based on localized data consolidated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 15,290 residents were employed, while the jobless rate sat 0.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor participation rate corresponds closely to the metro average of 70.2%. Census records show a moderate 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, occurring at 1.4 times the regional average rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.4% of workers in Cranbourne East compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. The residential nature of the locality suggests limited commercial employment opportunities on site, as shown by the disparity between the local working population and resident workers. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 5.3% and the active workforce grow by 5.5%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Long-term employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective hiring trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to outline future job creation. While countrywide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Cranbourne East could see a workforce expansion of 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and excludes specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cranbourne East is $1,912 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $773 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,034 a year against an average of $56,391. 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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Data from the tax office for postcode areas compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $50,034 and an average of $56,391 in Cranbourne East. This sits below the national median, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, the figures would represent approximately $54,847 for the median and $61,816 for the average in March 2026. According to census findings, household earnings are in the 59th percentile ($1,912 weekly), while individual income sits in the 43rd percentile.
The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, containing 45.3% of residents (13,463 people), which resembles the regional distribution where 32.8% fall in this range. Mortgages and rent absorb 19.5% of household income, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the 55th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cranbourne East had 7,177 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing options in Cranbourne East at the time of the census consisted of 88.6% standalone houses and 11.4% alternative housing types such as duplexes and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and alternative dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership in Cranbourne East stood at 16.0%, which is lower than the metropolitan rate, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (59.4%) or rented (24.6%). The median monthly home loan payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan median, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390.
Across the nation, mortgage costs in Cranbourne East exceed the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cranbourne East counted 7,177 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,643 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 14% 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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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 84.0%, consisting of couples with children at 53.6%, couples without children at 18.1%, and single parents at 11.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.0%, with single person homes at 14.1% and group living situations at 2.0%. The median household occupancy of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.9% of adults in Cranbourne East hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.7% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 7,411 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 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 region presents educational challenges, with university completion rates (25.9%) falling short of the Greater Melbourne standard of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for target educational investments. Bachelor degrees represent 16.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training are common, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (20.7%). Enrolment in school and study is high, with 36.4% of the population participating in formal education. This comprises 13.9% in primary schools, 9.1% in high schools, and 4.4% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cranbourne East reaches 61 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 390 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 local transit options shows 61 active passenger stops within Cranbourne East, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 8 separate routes that combine to provide 1,513 weekly services. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 391 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 89% of workers, and trains used by 6%. Residents own an average of 1.6 vehicles per home, which is above the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic restrictions. Public transport services run an average of 216 times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 24 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.5% of residents in Cranbourne East report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% 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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General health metrics show below-average scores in Cranbourne East based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, though the prevalence of common health conditions in the broader population is typical, rising above the national average in older brackets. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering about 49% of residents (~14,619 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 6.8% and 5.8% of the population, respectively. However, 77.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 10.9% of the population (3,239 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes among these older residents show some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.2% of Cranbourne East residents were born overseas and 50.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.7%) and Australian (16.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cranbourne East exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 50.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 48.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 37.6% of the population. The most prominent deviation is in the Other religious category, which represents 10.8% of the population, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestral groups are Other at 26.1% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 14.6%), English at 16.7%, and Australian at 16.5%. Notable differences also appear in other backgrounds: Indian residents make up 13.4% of the population (compared to 4.2% regionally), Sri Lankan background accounts for 1.6% (compared to 0.8%), and Samoan background is 1.7% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranbourne East is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.0% 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 of 32 years in the suburb of Cranbourne East is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Cranbourne East has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.7%) and a smaller share aged 55 - 64 (6.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 45 to 54 group expanded from 10.0% to 11.4% of the total, and the 55 to 64 bracket grew from 5.6% to 6.7%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group shrank from 9.4% to 7.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 17.9% to 16.7%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Cranbourne East will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 93%, adding 3,137 residents to reach 6,526.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cranbourne East
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 18 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 596 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,679 at the 2021 Census → 29,720 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 (SAL20663). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.