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Crib Point has an estimated 3,333 residents. That puts 508 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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Following examination of demographic adjustments from the ABS for the region and new address validations completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Crib Point has a population of approximately 3,333 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 10 people (0.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,343 people. The change is calculated from the local population of 3,325, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with 39 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size results in a density of 508 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with room for potential expansion.
Although the suburb of Crib Point recorded a 0.3% drop since the census, the SA3 region expanded by 2.0%, showing contrasting demographic trends. Population gains for the region were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 55.00000000000001% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch relies on growth projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas where this dataset is missing, AreaSearch applies the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, modifying them through a weighted aggregation of local government area growth to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transitions, a population increase slightly below the median of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the area projected to grow by 332 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, representing a rise of 9.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
59 new dwellings have been approved in Crib Point over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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's review of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical data, the suburb of Crib Point averages roughly 11 residential building approvals annually, translating to a total of 59 homes over the past 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 9 approvals have been logged. Because the population has declined recently, new additions have likely aligned with demand, giving buyers plenty of choices, while new construction displays an average value of $729,000, showing that developers are focusing on upper-tier buyers with premium homes. Additionally, there have been $18.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, showing a moderate rate of commercial construction activity.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Crib Point shows approximately two-thirds the level of new home approvals per capita, placing in the 23rd percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which means fewer options for buyers and stronger demand for existing properties. This rate of construction also falls below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential planning barriers. Recent building projects consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density developments, with an increasing variety of townhouses and apartments offering choices across different budgets, from family residences to affordable compact units. The ratio of 741 residents in the suburb of Crib Point per single dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low-development setting. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Crib Point will add 324 residents by 2041, looking at the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Construction rates are keeping pace with this projected growth, though homebuyers could experience rising competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Crib Point
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Crib Point, worth an estimated $916 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.96 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Mornington Peninsula Residential Development Program, Western Port Marine Infrastructure, HMAS Cerberus Redevelopment, and HMAS Cerberus Minor Building Refurbishments, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Port of Hastings Marine Infrastructure and Western Port Development
Ongoing planning and staged marine infrastructure upgrades across the Port of Hastings and Western Port. Current priorities include long-term port development, infrastructure supporting renewable energy supply chains, maintenance of commercial marine assets, protection of the internationally significant Ramsar wetlands, and continued improvements to boating and maritime infrastructure. The Port Development Strategy 2055 is guiding future investment while environmental assessment continues for major new marine infrastructure.
Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy
Strategic residential development program and Housing and Settlement Strategy guiding future housing and population growth across the Mornington Peninsula to 2036. The strategy aims to manage the delivery of approximately 24,000 new dwellings while protecting the region's character.
HMAS Cerberus Redevelopment
A $463 million redevelopment of the Royal Australian Navy's primary training facility at Crib Point, covering a 1,517-hectare site including heritage-listed areas. Delivered by managing contractor Lendlease in two phases (Phase 1 completed mid-2020, Phase 2 completed mid-2025), the project upgraded essential service infrastructure including water, electrical, sewerage, stormwater, ICT and gas; refurbished training facilities and living-in accommodation; and constructed new specialist training simulators including a Survival and Ship Safety facility. The base is now certified fit-for-purpose until at least 2037.In February 2026 the government announced a partial divestment of non-operational land including vacant land and the golf course.
HMAS Cerberus Minor Building Refurbishments
Separate minor building refurbishments project at HMAS Cerberus naval base under Medium Works Contract EST08651. Managed by Aurecon, this project involves ongoing facility upgrades, safety improvements, and modernization works distinct from the major redevelopment project.
Baabak Hastings Early Parenting Centre
Completed early parenting centre with 10 residential family units, 4 day-stay places, kitchen and dining area, playrooms, multi-purpose rooms, outdoor play areas and landscaping at 185 High Street, Hastings. Officially named Baabak Hastings Early Parenting Centre, using a Boonwurrung word meaning caring or nourishing a child. Delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC), with support from Peninsula Health, Brand Architects and builder SJ Higgins. The centre is now open and welcoming families on the Mornington Peninsula, part of a wider more than $168 million state early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program.
Hastings Town Centre Structure Plan
Council-adopted structure plan guiding land use, urban design and access in Hastings town centre. Focus areas include strengthening High Street as the civic and retail spine, improving pedestrian and cycling links, and enabling additional retail/commercial activity while supporting housing in non-residential precincts. Incorporated into the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme via Amendment C190morn.
Hastings Foreshore Masterplan Implementation
A council-adopted 2023 masterplan for the Hastings Foreshore extending from Hastings South to the northern end of Fred Smith Reserve. Staged delivery includes landscaping and path network upgrades in the Northern Foreshore area (now complete), seating and planting improvements, and car park maintenance. Concept designs are underway for a Flexible Events area capable of hosting markets, festivals, and concerts while preserving the existing foreshore character.
Henderson Grove
Boutique house-and-land estate delivering 70 residential lots, with 30 retained by Defence Housing Australia for Navy families stationed at HMAS Cerberus. Retail lots sold out; community features tree-lined streets and convenient access to Hastings town centre and transport.
1,645 residents of Crib Point are employed, from a labour force of 1,744. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 64.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,791, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Crib Point has a diverse labor force spanning blue-collar and white-collar roles, with construction showing strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.7% and an estimated 1.0% increase in employment over the last year, based on AreaSearch compilation of regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,645 local residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% higher than the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8%, and labor participation is significantly lower (64.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). According to Census data, a modest 12.7% of working residents worked from home, though the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The suburb of Crib Point has a strong employment concentration in construction, with its industry share measuring 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 3.3% of the local workforce, which is below the 10.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne. The local area appears to provide few job opportunities within its borders, as shown by the comparison of Census workers to resident workers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding statistical zones, the 12-month timeframe saw a job increase of 1.0% alongside a labor pool reduction of 0.3%, driving a 1.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional details on future hiring trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to project local shifts. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents will grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, which is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Crib Point is $1,447 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $730 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,715 a year against an average of $66,507. 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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The suburb of Crib Point's income level is just below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Crib Point's median income among taxpayers is $47,715 and the average income stands at $66,507, which compares to figures for Greater Melbourne's of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,305 (median) and $72,905 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Crib Point, between the 32nd and 34th percentiles.
Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 36.3% of residents (1,209 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Crib Point had 1,272 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,603 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structures in the suburb of Crib Point, measured during the latest Census, consisted of 81.2% standalone houses and 18.8% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metro Melbourne. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Crib Point matched the Melbourne metro average of 30.7%, with remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (50.4%) or tenants renting (18.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well below Melbourne metro's average at $1,603, while the median weekly rent stood at $340, compared to metro Melbourne averages of $2,000 and $390.
Nationwide, the suburb of Crib Point's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Crib Point counted 1,272 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 70.0% of all dwellings, consisting of 29.5% couples raising children, 25.3% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Single or group households comprise the remaining 30.0%, with single person households at 27.7% and group housing accounting for 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.3% of adults in Crib Point hold a university qualification, including 8.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 435 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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 local area faces some educational gaps, with university qualification levels (12.3%) falling far below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 47.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (35.2%). Learning participation is remarkably high, with 28.4% of residents actively enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 11.1% attending primary schools, 8.2% in high schools, and 2.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Crib Point reaches 13 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 380 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport analysis reveals 13 active transport stops operating within Crib Point comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 443 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 381 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 12.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 63 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.3% of residents in Crib Point report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Health statistics show notable issues affecting the suburb of Crib Point, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic illness rates, with common health concerns appearing across both young and old populations, while the percentage of people with private health cover is just ahead of the typical SA2 average at roughly 53% of the population (~1,770 people). This compares to 56.7% for Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.8 and 10.1% of residents, respectively, while 62.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The working-age population faces clear health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the local population (696 people), exceeding the 15.0% mark in Greater Melbourne. Seniors' health outcomes show challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Crib Point is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (31.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Crib Point is below average in cultural diversity, with 87.4% of its residents born in Australia, 90.3% holding citizenship, and 97.3% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 34.1% of residents. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral roots, the three largest groups in the suburb of Crib Point are English ancestry, making up 33.9% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian ancestry, comprising 31.8% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish ancestry at 8.4% of the population.
In addition, there are distinct differences in other ancestral groups: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.0% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Crib Point is 40. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 22.5% 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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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Crib Point is slightly older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and marginally older than the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65 - 74 age bracket is noticeably over-represented (11.3% locally), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is under-represented (11.7%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort expanded from 4.8% to 7.5% of the population, and the 85+ cohort grew from 0.9% to 2.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort shrank from 13.9% to 11.7%.
Population modeling projects that the age distribution of the suburb of Crib Point will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 124 people (50%) from 249 to 374. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Crib Point
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 Jul 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,343 at the 2021 Census → 3,333 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 (SAL20674). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.